Typical assembly (not a tested listing)

3-Hour Fire Rated Wood Stud Wall — 3 layers 5/8" Type C

Typical 3-hour fire-rated wood stud wall assembly. 2x6 wood studs at 16" o.c., 3 layers of 5/8" Type C gypsum board each side. Illustrative example of typical construction — not a tested UL or GA listing. Use a listed design (UL Product iQ or GA-600) for construction documents.

2x6 wood studs at 16" o.c., 3 layers of 5/8" Type C gypsum board each side

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