Typical assembly (not a tested listing)
4-Hour Fire Rated Wood Stud Partition — 4 layers 5/8" Type C
Typical 4-hour fire-rated wood stud partition. GA file WP1218: 3-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c., 4 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.
3-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c., 4 layers of 5/8" Type C gypsum board each side
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