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UL U2133-hr Fire RatingWallSTC 62
Steel StudMulti-Layer GypsumMineral WoolResilient ChannelPartitionHigh STCDesign

Steel Stud Wall — 3 layers 1/2" Type X on resilient channels

UL-listed 3-hour fire-rated steel stud wall assembly. 3-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c. with R-15 mineral wool batt, 3 layers of 1/2" Type X gypsum board each side on resilient channels.

Cross-Section Diagram

1234567899.00"WALL ASSEMBLYSECTION · NOT TO SCALE9 LAYERSsee legend for ① ② ③
Legend
11/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")
21/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")
31/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")
4Resilient channels at 24" o.c.(7/8")
53-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c.(3.625")
6R-15 mineral wool batt
71/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")
81/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")
91/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")

Specifications

Fire Rating
3-Hour
STC Rating
STC 62
Load Bearing
No
Total Thickness
7.5"
Source / Publisher
UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
Design Number
U213
Assembly Type
Wall
Test Standard
ASTM E119
Construction Group
Light Frame
Number of Layers
9 layers

Applicable Codes

IBC 2024 Table 722.1IBC 2024 §722

Construction Summary

3-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c. with R-15 mineral wool batt, 3 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"
31/2" Type X gypsum board1/2"
4Resilient channels at 24" o.c.7/8"
53-5/8" steel studs at 24" o.c.3.625"
6R-15 mineral wool batt—
71/2" Type X gypsum board1/2"
81/2" Type X gypsum board1/2"
91/2" 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.