With more than 700 systems addressing almost every imaginable condition, the ga 600 2015 is. Since 1973, model building codes such as the ibc and the nec have referenced the ga600 fire resistance and sound control design. The systems in this manual utilize gypsum products to provide fire resistance to. A notforprofit trade association founded in 1930, promoting the use of gypsum while advancing the development, growth, and general welfare of the gypsum industry in the united states and canada on behalf of its member companies. The gypsum association ga announced the release of the 21st edition of the fire resistance design manual ga 600 2015. Ga 600 introduction to the fire resistance design manual supplement to construction dimensions magazine gypsumation provides essential gypsum board information to aec professionals, contractors, and code officials twice annually. System details for fire and sound rated systems are described in the gypsum associations fire resistance design manual, ga600. Fire resistance design manual sound control 19th ed. Revised on a three year basis, ga 600 has been referenced by the model building codes as a source of fire resistive designs for more than 40 years. Whats more, it features an expanded section on sound transmission class data. This edition offers over 600 proprietary building system designs. The 20th edition of the gypsum associations flagship publication depicts over 600 systems that may be used for firerated walls and partitions, floorceiling systems, roofceiling systems, and to protect columns, beams, and girders. Nails shall be spaced a maximum of 7 178 mm on center on ceilings, and a maximum of 8 203 mm on center for walls.
Gypsum fire resistance design manual, 21st edition gypsum association, gypsum on. Jul 22, 2015 the gypsum association ga announced the release of the 21st edition of the fire resistance design manual ga 600 2015. Per icc esr38 the latest editions of these publications, namely, ga 2162018 and ga 600 2018, are code accepted. Usg fireresistant assemblies catalog english sa100. Ga 600 15 gypsum fire resistance design manual, 21st. Hyattsville, md the gypsum association is pleased to announce the release of the 19 th edition of ga 600, fire resistance design manual frdm. The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis. The publication includes more than 700 systems, almost.
Gypsum fire resistance design manual, 21st edition as low as. The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis referenced by the. Fire resistance design manual ga 600 2012 the 20th edition. Silver spring, md december 19, 2018 the gypsum association ga is pleased to announce the release of ga 600 2018 fire resistance and sound control design manual. The ga 600 is revised on a three year basis, a cycle that coincides with the international building code and complete family of coordinated icodes. The 2015 edition contains nearly 100 new systems that supplement.
Ga 600 2015 fire resistance design manual contact the manufacturer for more detailed information on proprietary products. Links to readonly versions of prior editions of ga 216 specification for the application and finishing of gypsum panel products and ga 600 fire resistance and sound control design manual. Fire resistance densglass sheathing is noncombustible as described and tested in accordance with astm e 6. Gypsum fire resistance design manual, 21st edition. Ga 600 15 gypsum fire resistance design manual, 21st edition 2015. Gypsum association releases 2015 fire resistance design. Wp 4230 generic 2 hour fire gypsum wallboard, wood studs, mineral fiber insulation base layer 58 type x gypsum wallboard applied at right angles to each side. With more than 700 systems addressing almost every imaginable condition, the ga 600 2015 is the best edition yet. Fibrous glass duct construction standards, 5th edition, 2002.
As i write this, the 21st edition of the gypsum associations fire resistance design manual ga 600 2015 has been on the street for only a month. Fire resistance design manual ga 600 2012 the 20th edition skip to the end of the images gallery. Fire rated walls and partitions floorceiling systems roofceiling systems and to protect columns, beams, and girders the frdm is currently referenced by the international building code, the national fire co. The gypsum association ga is pleased to announce the release of ga600 2018 fire resistance and sound control design manual. Since 1959, the gypsum association has engaged extensively in testing and evaluation of both generic and proprietary systems. From this testing comes the fire resistance design ma. In the latest version of the gypsum fire resistance design manual, systems are classified according to their typical uses and their fire resistance.
Revised on a three year cycle, ga 600 has been referenced by the model building codes as a source of fire resistive designs for more than 40 years. The gypsum association has released the 21st edition of the fire resistance design manual. Fire resistance design manual ga 600 2, published by the gypsum association ga fire resistance directory3, published by underwriters laboratories, inc. Gypsum association releases twentysecond edition of manual. The provisions of ga 600 1988 shall be subject to the following modifications. Jul 31, 2015 the gypsum association has released the 21st edition of the fire resistance design manual. Fill fire resistance design manual ga 600 2012 the 20th edition, download blank or editable online. Sign, fax and printable from pc, ipad, tablet or mobile with pdffiller instantly no software. From this testing comes the fire resistance design manual ga 600. Links to readonly versions of prior editions of ga216 specification for the application and finishing of gypsum panel products and ga 600 fire resistance and sound control design manual. In the latest version of the fire resistance design manual, systems are classified according to their typical uses and their fire resistance ratings. Table 3 onehour fireresistancerated wood floorceiling assemblies. Ga 600 2003 3 the gypsum association fire resistance design manualis referenced by the following code and standards writing organizations.
The 20th edition of the gypsum associations flagship publication depicts over 600 systems that may be used for fire rated walls and partitions, floorceiling systems, roofceiling systems, and to protect columns, beams, and girders. Gypsum association fire resistance design manual ga600, ul and ulc fire resistance directories. The gypsum association fire resistance and sound control. The 20th edition of the gypsum associations flagship publication depicts over 600 systems that may be used for. Gypsum fire resistance design manual, 21st edition since 1959, the gypsum association has engaged extensively in testing and evaluation of both generic and proprietary systems. Introduction in the national building code of canada nbcc1 fire. Per icc esr38 the latest editions of these publications, namely, ga2162018 and ga 600. Association fire resistance design manual, 600, 21st ga edition for the 2018 ibc, 20th edition for the 2015 ibc, or 19th editionfor the 2012 and 2009 ibc, are recognized for use when installed in accordance with the manual and the corresponding fire test report listed in the manual. Ul design u417 icbo er4924 icbo er3579 and ner506 for further technical information regarding sound control and fire resistance refer to the following reports. While the majority of users have continued to order the traditional hardcopy version, 16 percent are taking advantage of the ebook, which allows users to search through the 300 page book by word or phrase.
In addition, the manual has been recognized in major jurisdictions in canada. Please adhere to the most stringent fastening requirements per applicable testing. The new fire resistance design manual 20150701 walls. Gypsum association releases 2015 fire resistance design manual. The fire resistance design manualis also referenced in the code documents of. Gypsum association fire resistance design manual ga600 ga wp 7008, wp 7020, wp 7056, wp 7057, wp 7078, wp 7082, wp 7083, wp 7098, wp 7099 12 proroc type c or 58 type x. Revise the heading on the top of page five in the section on use of manual to read as follows. The american wood council awc and its members have tested a number of woodframe fireresistancerated assemblies see photos. The primary source documents for documented fire resistance designs used in the united states are. Although, a new manual is released every three years, the work is actually continuous. Gypsum association releases twentysecond edition of ga600.
Fire rated walls and partitions floorceiling systems roofceiling systems and to protect columns, beams, and girders the frdm is currently referenced by the international building code, the national fire. Association fire resistance design manual, ga600, 21st. Ga60009 fire resistance design manual drywall framing. Since 1959, the association has regularly published its collection of the latest in fire resistance rated gypsum building system designs. Ga 600 09 fire resistance design manual free ebook download as pdf file. Fire resistance design manual ga 600 osu ohio state university u of c university of california ul underwriters laboratories inc. The digital fire resistance design manual 20151001. This edition offers a total of 89 new proprietary building system designs. October 2015 the gypsum association has released the 21st edition of the fire resistance design manual ga 600 2015. Whi warnock hersey international agencies sound bbn bolt, beranek and newman ck cedar knolls acoust. Ga 600 1988 fire resistance design manual, twelfth edition, as modified.
Since 1973, model building codes such as the ibc and the nec have referenced the ga 600 fire resistance and sound control design manual as a primary source of fire resistant and sound control rated designs the 2018 edition contains more than 700 fire and soundrated systems including. Many of the ul tested designs are reproduced in the product literature of companies whose products are. Fieldapplied sprayed fire resistive materials 4th edition as low as. Gypsum fire resistance design manual 21st edition ga 600 15 is a specification aid for those concerned with the design, construction or inspection of fire resistive and sound control systems that utilize gypsum products to provide fire resistance to walls, partitions, floorceilings, roofceilings, columns, beams, girders and trusses.
North american insulation manufacturers association, 44 11 canal center plaza, suite 310 103, alexandria, va 22314. The ga600 is revised on a three year basis, a cycle that coincides with the international building code and complete family of coordinated icodes. Fire resistance design manual ga6002012 the 20th edition. Ga6002015 fire resistance design manual contact the manufacturer for more detailed information on proprietary products. As i write this, the 21st edition of the gypsum associations fire resistance design manual frdm,ga 600 2015, is at the press. Ga 600 2018 plus fire resistance and sound control design manual gypsum association on. Per icc esr38 the latest editions of these publications, namely, ga2162018 and ga 600 2018, are code accepted.
Jul 01, 2015 as i write this, the 21st edition of the gypsum associations fire resistance design manual frdm,ga6002015, is at the press. Ga600 introduction to the fire resistance design manual. Ga 600 2018 fire resistance and sound control design manual premium version. In the latest version of the gypsum fire resistance design manual, systems are classified according to their typical uses and their fire resistance ratings. Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems, 2016 edition. Ga 600 2018 plus fire resistance and sound control design manual. Fire resistance densglass sheathing is noncombustible as described and tested in accordance with astm e6 or canulc s114. Ga6002018 fire resistance and sound control design manual. Gypsum association releases twentysecond edition of ga.
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