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UL U1971-hr Fire RatingWallSTC 37
Steel StudGypsum BoardPartitionDesign

Steel Stud Wall — single layer 5/8" Type C

UL-listed 1-hour fire-rated steel stud wall assembly. 3-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c., single layer of 5/8" Type C gypsum board each side.

Cross-Section Diagram

1234.88"WALL ASSEMBLYSECTION · NOT TO SCALE3 LAYERSsee legend for ① ② ③
Legend
15/8" Type C gypsum board(5/8")
23-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c.(3.625")
35/8" Type C gypsum board(5/8")

Specifications

Fire Rating
1-Hour
STC Rating
STC 37
Load Bearing
No
Total Thickness
4.875"
Source / Publisher
UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
Design Number
U197
Assembly Type
Wall
Test Standard
UL 263
Construction Group
Light Frame
Number of Layers
3 layers

Applicable Codes

IBC 2024 Table 722.1IBC 2021 §722

Construction Summary

3-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c., single layer of 5/8" Type C gypsum board each side

Material Layers

LayerMaterialThickness
15/8" Type C gypsum board5/8"
23-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c.3.625"
35/8" Type C gypsum board5/8"

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.