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UL U2343-hr Fire RatingWallLoad-BearingSTC 60
Steel StudMulti-Layer GypsumResilient ChannelLoad-Bearing WallHigh STCDesign

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

UL-listed 3-hour fire-rated steel stud wall assembly. 3-5/8" steel studs at 16" o.c., 2 layers of 1/2" Type X gypsum board each side on resilient channels.

Cross-Section Diagram

1234566.50"WALL ASSEMBLYSECTION · NOT TO SCALE6 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")
43-5/8" steel studs at 16" o.c.(3.625")
51/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")
61/2" Type X gypsum board(1/2")

Specifications

Fire Rating
3-Hour
STC Rating
STC 60
Load Bearing
Yes
Total Thickness
6.5"
Source / Publisher
UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
Design Number
U234
Assembly Type
Wall
Test Standard
CAN/ULC-S101
Construction Group
Light Frame
Number of Layers
6 layers

Applicable Codes

IRC R302.1IBC 2021 Table 722.1

Construction Summary

3-5/8" steel studs at 16" o.c., 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"
43-5/8" steel studs at 16" o.c.3.625"
51/2" Type X gypsum board1/2"
61/2" 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.