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UL U1582-hr Fire RatingWallLoad-BearingSTC 63
Wood StudMulti-Layer GypsumFiberglass BattResilient ChannelLoad-Bearing WallHigh STCDesign

Wood Stud Wall — 2 layers 1/2" Type X on resilient channels

UL-listed 2-hour fire-rated wood stud wall assembly. 2x6 wood studs at 16" o.c. with R-13 fiberglass batt, 2 layers of 1/2" Type X gypsum board each side on resilient channels.

Cross-Section Diagram

12345679.88"WALL ASSEMBLYSECTION · NOT TO SCALE7 LAYERSsee legend for ① ② ③
Legend
11/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")
21/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")
3Resilient channels at 24" o.c.(7/8")
42x6 wood studs at 16" o.c.(5.5")
5R-13 fiberglass batt
61/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")
71/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")

Specifications

Fire Rating
2-Hour
STC Rating
STC 63
Load Bearing
Yes
Total Thickness
8.375"
Source / Publisher
UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
Design Number
U158
Assembly Type
Wall
Test Standard
ASTM E119
Construction Group
Light Frame
Number of Layers
7 layers

Applicable Codes

IRC R302.1

Construction Summary

2x6 wood studs at 16" o.c. with R-13 fiberglass batt, 2 layers of 1/2" Type X gypsum board each side on resilient channels

Material Layers

LayerMaterialThickness
11/2" Type X gypsum board1/2"
21/2" Type X gypsum board1/2"
3Resilient channels at 24" o.c.7/8"
42x6 wood studs at 16" o.c.5.5"
5R-13 fiberglass batt—
61/2" Type X gypsum board1/2"
71/2" Type X gypsum board1/2"

Important Notice

This assembly listing is for reference only. Always verify against the current UL Product iQ database before specifying in construction documents. Material substitutions may void the fire rating. Consult with a qualified fire protection engineer for project-specific requirements.