Ulc standards is accredited by the standards council of canada as a. Ansican ul standard for lightning protection components. Wl2014 february 01, 2001 f ratings 1 and 2 hr see item 3 t ratings 1 and 112 hr see item 3 1. Code challenges with multifamily area separation walls datetime. Fire ratedfire resistance ratings have long been used by ul, astm and building codes to measure the performance of various constructions for fire containment purposes.
Usg fireresistant assemblies catalog english sa100. Ferms fast finder, nec 2014 is the most comprehensive index of the nec. Wall assembly the firerated gypsum wallboardstud wall assembly shall be constructed of the materials and in the manner specified in the individual u300 or u400 series wall and partition designs in the ul fire resistance directory and. Standard for fire extinguisher, booster, and noncollapsible standpipe hose and hose assemblies. To find information about ul certified products and components quickly and easily, use ul product iq, an expansion of the former online certification directory. See general information for fire resistance ratings ansi ul 263 certified for united s tates design criteria and allowable variances see general information for fire resistance ratings canulcs101 certified for canada design criteria and allowable variances design no. Ulc standards develops and publishes standards and specifications for products having a bearing on fire, life safety and security, crime prevention, energy efficiency, environmental safety, security of assets and facilities, live working and workplace safety. Exterior fire resistance rated walls for more information visit. L502 in the ul fire resistance directory, or in the online certifications directory, cannot exceed 12 in. Indicates such products shall bear the ul or cul certification mark for jurisdictions. Design in the ul fire resistance directory except that a max 34 in. Reprint dec 2014 tests for fire resistance of building joint systems ul fire resistance 2014 fire resistance directory 1. Joint system max width of joint at time of installation of joint system is 2 in. Exterior fireresistance rated walls ul code authorities.
Underwriters laboratories of canada ulcworking for a safer world to summarize ul and ulc strive to bring the most current and accurate information available for fire resistance designs and to confirm with clarity, that the products on the ul and ulc directories comply with canadian requirements. Horizontal butt joints on opposite sides of the studs in singlelayer applications should be staggered a minimum of 12 in. Ul standards list ul standards directories ul product. As applied to elements of buildings, the fireresistance rating classifies the ability of an assembly to confine and isolate fire within a zone comprised of fire resistance. In addition, the 2014 ul fire resistance design directory lists names of companies qualified to use the underwriters laboratory mark, arranged by type of construction material. Fire resistance directory gcp applied technologies ul designs fireresistance ratings ansiul 263.
Proprietary gypsum panel products for use in ul classified systems ga605 rev. Ul fire resistance ratings are only applicable when the assemblies are constructed in accordance with the published design. Fire resistance assemblies and products are developed by the design submitter and have been investigated by ul for compliance with applicable requirements. Joint system max width of joint at time of installation of joint system is. The fireresistance rated wall assemblies published under the u, v and w series of designs on the ul online certifications directory are intended for interior applications unless otherwise specified or implied in the design. Wall assembly the 1 or 2 hr firerated gypsum boardstud wall. Review submittal description sd definitions in section 01 33 00 submittal procedures and edit the following list to. The hourly assembly rating of the joint system is equal to the hourly fire rating of the wall assembly in which it is installed. Fire rated 093v expansion trimtex drywall products. Underwriters laboratories ul ul fire resistance 2014 fire resistance directory 1. Roofing systems for exterior fire exposure ansiul790, astm e108 roof deck construction material with resistance to internal fire exposure ansiul1256 fireresistancerated construction ansiul263, astm e119 for use in attics and crawl spaces ac12, app.
Fire resistance directory gcp applied technologies ul designs fire resistance ratings ansi ul 263. Estimated range of acoustical performance is based on laboratory test data of similarly constructed assemblies. Each ul design lists the specific manufacturers and products that. Pyroguard shall be kiln dried after treatment kdat. As applied to elements of buildings, the fireresistance rating classifies the ability of an assembly to confine and isolate fire within a zone comprised of fireresistance rated. Fire suppression products that carry the ul mark gain a decisive competitive. Code challenges with multifamily area separation walls. Continuity headofwall joint systems an integral part of a buildings passive fire protection. Underwriters laboratories ul ul 723 2018 ul standard for safety test for surface burning characteristics of building materials ul 1479 2015 fire tests of throughpenetration firestops ul 2079 2004. As applied to elements of buildings, the fire resistance rating classifies the ability of an assembly to confine and isolate fire within a zone comprised of fire resistance. Sprayapplied fireresistive materials see table below for appropriate. The hourly f rating of the firestop system is equal to the hourly fire rating of the wall assembly in which it is installed.
Standard for tests for flammability of plastic materials for parts in devices and appliances. Only products which bear uls mark are considered as classified, listed, or recognized. Ul product iq features an intuitive and userfriendly design that gives users free access to all certification information. Wall assembly the firerated gypsum wallboardstud wall assembly shall be constructed of the materials and in the. Fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 see general information for fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 design no. The hourly fire rating of the joint system is equal to the hourly fire rating of the wall. The title of the standard used to investigate the product if there is a published ul standard or for international directories an appropriate international or regional standard for the specific product category. Uls association with fire safety, integrity, quality and performance is globally recognized. Only products which bear uls mark are considered certified. Manufactured and installed just like floor panels, aercon roof panels have a 4 hour fire resis tance rating per ul p932. U400 series wall and partition designs in the ul fire resistance directory.
As applied to elements of buildings, the fire resistance rating classifies the ability of an assembly to confine and isolate fire within a zone comprised of fire resistance rated. Gcp applied technologies ul designs fireresistance ratings ansiul 263. See general information for fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 certified for united s tates design criteria and allowable variances see general information for fire resistance ratings canulcs101 certified for canada design criteria and allowable variances design no. Ul fire resistance complete document 2015 edition, 15. D800 or d900 series designs in the ul fire resistance directory and as summarized below. Ul 555c standard for ceiling dampers standards catalog.
An overview of the building code and ul fire resistance directory. Ulc standards develops and publishes standards and specifications for products having a bearing on fire, life safety and security, crime prevention, energy efficiency, environmental safety, security of assets and facilities, live working and workplace safety and other areas. Photo 2 from the ul online fire resistance directory shows an. For the most uptodate fire resistance ratings, refer to the ul online certifications directory, ul u493. Guide information for electrical equipment the white book 201516 ul product categories correlated to the 2011 and 2014 national electrical code ul s general guide information is updated daily. Through penetration firestop system figure 2 when the duct penetrates a fire rated assembly an approved fire stop system must be employed.
Ul followup service and each piece shall bear the ul classified mark indicating the extended 30 minute astm e84 test. Wall assembly the 1 or 2 hr firerated gypsum boardstud wall assembly shall be constructed of the materials and in the manner described in the individual u300, u400 or v400 series wall and partition designs in the ul fire resistance. Figure 2 provides a complete list of ul ulc firestop design. Fireratedfireresistance ratings have long been used by ul, astm and building codes to measure the performance of various constructions for fire containment purposes. Fire rated fire resistance ratings have long been used by ul ulc, astm and building codes to measure the performance of various constructions for fire containment purposes. Ul listed or classified products, equipment, system, devices, and materials. Fireresistive floorceiling assemblies fire engineering. Ul has made the change in its most recent reissue of the ul fire resistance directory.
These doors are evaluated for their fire performance in accordance with the requirements of ul 10a, the standard for safety of tinclad fire doors, ul 10b, the standard for safety of fire tests. Most backordered items can be rushed in from the publisher in as little as 24 hours. June, 2014 the fire resistance directory published by underwriters laboratories inc. If you are a knowledgeable inspector who needs instant information at your fingertips all the time, ferms fast finder is for you. October 20, 2014 for the installation of sprinkler systemscompliant automatic fire sprinkler system. Being able to visually see how and when the ul directory is applied will save you time, money, and frustration. Fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 see general information for fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 design no. Document 1, from the ul online fire resistance directory, shows an example of the construction of this type of. U930 fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 page bottom. Ceiling dampers and ceiling air diffusers intended for use in hvac systems where the airflow is operational at the time of a fire, such as in a smoke control system, or from other situations in which the fan system is operational at. The complete ul fire resistance directory will also be.
The ul fire resistance directory is available from underwriters laboratory, 8472728800. Rapidrise fire test fire resistance designs for protecting structural members subject to petrochemical exposure fires are investigated according to ansi ul 1709, rapid rise fire tests of protection materials for structural steel, and are covered under fire resistance ratings ansi ul 1709 bybu. Partition assemblies, of the fire resistance design information section of the ul online certifications directory. Wall may also be constructed of any ul classified concrete blocks. See general information for fireresistance ratings. Before installation, ensure that the wall is built to outlined specifications for xhbn. Fire resistance directory 2000 paperback march 1, 2000 by underwriters laboratories author 5. Covers hourly fire ratings for beams, floors, roofs, columns, walls and. Ul rated for 1 hour and 2 hour assembly, refer to ul detail documentation for full assembly information. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before construction. The kiln drying process is monitored by underwriters laboratories, inc. The assembly described in this section is also described in uls fire resistance online certification directory as ul design u347.
See concrete blocks cazt category in the fire resistance directory for names of manufacturers. Firerated fireresistance ratings have long been used by ululc, astm and building codes to measure the performance of various constructions for fire containment purposes. Cables aggregate crosssectional area of cables in smooth sleeve to be min 8 percent to max 48 percent of the aggregate crosssectional area of the smooth sleeve. Ansicanul standard for lightning protection components.
Hard copy editions of ulc building materials, fire resistance and fire stop listing directories. Ad firebarrier putty pads for use with max 2316 by 334 by 212 in. Features 2hour fire rating per ul 2196 low smoke, halogen free design simple to terminate with commercially available brass mc connectors. Listed under u300 and u400series wall or partition design in the ul fire resistance directory. We understand that meeting fire resistance safety requirements can be. Ul online certifications directory fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 configuration b. Exterior fireresistance rated walls for more information visit. Whether the fire is above or below the roof, aercon roof panels provide the peace of mind that your structure is fire resistant. The details of this system appear in electrical circuit integrity system fhit, system no. The different types of fire resistance assemblies fras including wall, ceiling, and floor assemblies. Guide information for electrical equipment the white book 201516 ul product categories correlated to the 2011 and 2014 national electrical code uls general guide information is updated daily. Established in the united states in 1894, ul operates globally, offering a comprehensive. This substitution is covered by the guide information for the product category fire resistance ratings bxuv that appears in the front of the ul fire resistance directory volume 1 and in the ul online certifications directory. More information on those products is located in uls online certifications directory.
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