Typical assembly (not a tested listing)
1-Hour Fire Rated Steel Stud Partition — 1 layer 5/8" Type X
Typical 1-hour fire-rated steel stud partition. GA file SP2202: 3-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c., 1 layer of 5/8" Type X 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., 1 layer of 5/8" Type X gypsum board each side
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