Design No.

L521
June 11, 2021

Unrestrained Assembly Rating — 1 Hr

Finish Rating — 25 Min (See Items 5 and 5A), 20 Min (See Items 6H and 7A)
This design was evaluated using a load design method other than the Limit States Design
Method (e.g., Working Stress Design Method). For jurisdictions employing the Limit States
Design Method, such as Canada, a load restriction factor shall be used — See
Guide BXUV or BXUV7

* Indicates such products shall bear the UL or cUL Certification Mark for jurisdictions
employing the UL or cUL Certification (such as Canada), respectively.
1. Flooring System — The flooring system shall consist of one of the following:
System No. 1
Subflooring — Nom 23/32 in. thick wood structural panels installed perpendicular to trusses with
end joints staggered. Plywood or panels secured to trusses with construction adhesive and No. 6d
ringed shank nails, spaced 12 in. OC along each truss. Staples having equal or greater withdrawal and
lateral resistance strength may be substituted for the 6d nails.

Vapor Barrier — (Optional) — Nom 0.030 in. thick commercial asphalt saturated felt.

Finish Floor — Min 1 by 4 in. T & G lumber installed perpendicular to trusses, or min 15/32 in. thick
wood structural panels, min grade "Underlayment" or "Single-Floor". Face grain of plywood or
strength axis of panel to be perpendicular to joists with joints staggered.

System No. 2
Subflooring — Nom 23/32 in. thick wood structural panels installed perpendicular to trusses with
end joints staggered. Plywood or panels secured to trusses with construction adhesive and No. 6d
ringed shank nails, spaced 12 in. OC along each truss. Staples having equal or greater withdrawal and
lateral resistance strength may be substituted for the 6d nails.

Vapor Barrier — (Optional) — Nom 0.030 in. thick commercial asphalt saturated felt.

Finish Flooring* — Floor Topping Mixture — Min 3/4 in. thickness of floor topping mixture having
a minimum compressive strength of 1800 psi. Refer to manufacturer's instructions accompanying the
material for specific mix design.

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Types LRK, HSLRK, CSD

LATICRETE SUPERCAP L L C — Types LRK, HSLRK

USG MEXICO S A DE C V — Types LRK, HSLRK, CSD

Floor Mat Materials* — (Optional) — Floor mat material loose laid over the subfloor. Refer to
manufacturer's instructions regarding the minimum thickness of floor topping over each floor mat
material.

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Types SAM, LEVELROCK® Brand Sound Reduction Board,
LEVELROCK® Brand Floor Underlayment SRM-25

Alternate Floor Mat Materials* — (Optional) — Floor mat material loose laid over the subfloor.
Refer to manufacturer's instructions regarding minimum thickness of floor topping over floor mat.
GRASSWORX L L C — SC Types

System No. 3 (For Use with Item 7A Only)

Finish Floor — Nom 23/32 in. thick wood structural panels installed perpendicular to trusses with
end joints staggered. Plywood or panels secured to trusses with construction adhesive and 2-1/2 in.
long nails, spaced 12 in. OC along each truss and 8 in. OC at the perimeter.

System No. 4
Structural Cement-Fiber Units* — Nom 3/4 in. thick, with long edges tongue and grooved. Long
dimension of panels to be perpendicular to wood trusses with end joints staggered a min of 2 ft and
centered over the trusses. Panels secured to wood trusses with 1-5/8 in. long, No. 8, self-
countersinking wood screw spaced a max of 12 in. OC in the field with a screw located 1 in. and 2 in.
from each edge, and 8 in. OC on the perimeter with a screw located 2 in. from each edge, located 1/2
in. from the end edges of the panel.
UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Types STRUCTO-CRETE, USGSP

Finish Flooring — Floor Topping Mixture* — Min 3/4 in. thickness of floor topping mixture having
a minimum compressive strength of 1800 psi. Refer to manufacturer's instructions accompanying the
material for specific mix design.
UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Types LRK, HSLRK, CSD

LATICRETE SUPERCAP L L C — Types LRK, HSLRK

USG MEXICO S A DE C V — Types LRK, HSLRK, CSD

Floor Mat Materials* — (Optional) — Floor mat material loose laid over the subfloor. Refer to
manufacturer's instructions regarding the minimum thickness of floor topping over each floor mat
material.
UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Types SAM, LEVELROCK® Brand Sound Reduction Board,
LEVELROCK® Brand Floor Underlayment SRM-25

System No. 5
Structural Cement-Fiber Units* — Nom 3/4 in. thick, with long edges tongue and grooved. Long
dimension of panels to be perpendicular to wood trusses with end joints staggered a min of 2 ft and
centered over the trusses. Panels secured to wood trusses with 1-5/8 in. long, No. 8, self-
countersinking wood screw spaced a max of 12 in. OC in the field with a screw located 1 in. and 2 in.
from each edge, and 8 in. OC on the perimeter with a screw located 2 in. from each edge, located 1/2
in. from the end edges of the panel.
UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Types STRUCTO-CRETE, USGSP

System No. 6
Subflooring — Nom 23/32 in. thick wood structural panels installed perpendicular to trusses with
end joints staggered. Plywood or panels secured to trusses with construction adhesive and No. 6d
ringed shank nails, spaced 12 in. OC along each truss. Staples having equal or greater withdrawal and
lateral resistance strength may be substituted for the 6d nails. Vapor Barrier — (Optional) — Nom
0.030 in. thick commercial asphalt saturated felt. Floor Mat Materials* — (Optional) — Floor mat
material nom 1/8 in. (3 mm) thick loose laid over the subfloor. Floor topping thickness shall be a min
of 3/4 in. (19 mm).
HACKER INDUSTRIES INC — FIRM-FILL SCM 125

Alternate Floor Mat Materials — (Optional) — Floor mat material nom 1/4 in. (6 mm) thick loose
laid over the subfloor. Floor topping thickness shall be a min of 1 in. (25 mm).
HACKER INDUSTRIES INC — Type FIRM-FILL SCM 250

Alternate Floor Mat Materials — (Optional) — Floor mat material nom 3/8 in. (10 mm) thick loose
laid over the subfloor. Floor topping thickness shall be a min of 1-1/4 in. (32 mm)
HACKER INDUSTRIES INC — FIRM-FILL SCM 400

Alternate Floor Mat Materials — (Optional) — Floor mat material nom 3/4 in. (19 mm) thick loose
laid over the subfloor. Floor topping thickness shall be a min of 1-1/2 in. (38 mm).
HACKER INDUSTRIES INC — Type FIRM-FILL SCM 750

Metal Lath (Optional) — (Optional) — For use with 3/8 in. (10 mm), or greater, floor mat materials,
3/8 in. expanded steel diamond mesh, 3.4 lbs/sq yd placed over the floor mat material. Hacker Floor
Primer to be applied prior to the placement of the metal lath. When metal lath is used, floor topping
thickness a nom 1 in. (25 mm) over the floor mat.Finish Flooring — Floor Topping Mixture* — Min
3/4 in. thickness of floor topping mixture having a min compressive strength of 1100 psi. Mixture
shall consist of 6.8 gal of water to 80 lbs of floor topping mixture to 1.9 cu ft of sand.
HACKER INDUSTRIES INC — Firm-Fill Gypsum Concrete, Firm-Fill 2010, Firm-Fill 3310, Firm-Fill
4010, Gyp-Span Radiant

System No. 7
Subflooring — Nom 23/32 in. thick wood structural panels installed perpendicular to trusses with
end joints staggered. Plywood or panels secured to trusses with construction adhesive and No. 6d
ringed shank nails, spaced 12 in. OC along each truss. Staples having equal or greater withdrawal and
lateral resistance strength may be substituted for the 6d nails.Vapor Barrier — (Optional) — Nom
0.030 in. thick commercial asphalt saturated felt.Finish Floor* — Mineral and Fiber Board — Min
1/2 in. thick, supplied in sizes ranging from 3 ft by 4 ft to 8 ft by 12 ft.
HOMASOTE CO — Type 440-32 Mineral and Fiber Board
 System No. 8
Subflooring —Nom 23/32 in. thick wood structural panels installed perpendicular to trusses with
end joints staggered. Plywood or panels secured to trusses with construction adhesive and No. 6d
ringed shank nails, spaced 12 in. OC along each truss. Staples having equal or greater withdrawal and
lateral resistance strength may be substituted for the 6d nails.

Vapor Barrier —(Optional) - Nom 0.030 in. thick commercial asphalt saturated felt.

Floor Mat Materials* — (Optional) — Floor mat material nom 5/64 in. (2 mm) thick adhered to
subfloor with Hacker Floor Primer. Primer to be applied to the surface of the mat prior to the
placement of floor-topping mixture. Floor topping thickness a min 1 in. over the floor mat.

HACKER INDUSTRIES INC — Type Hacker Sound-Mat

Alternate Floor Mat Materials — (Optional) — Floor mat material nom 1/4 in. (6 mm) thick adhered
to subfloor with Hacker Floor Primer. Primer to be applied to the surface of the mat prior to the
placement of a min 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) of floor-topping mixture.

HACKER INDUSTRIES INC — Type Hacker Sound-Mat II

Metal Lath (Optional) — For use with 3/8 in. (10 mm) floor mat materials, 3/8 in. expanded steel
diamond mesh, 3.4 lbs/sq yd placed over the floor mat material. Hacker Floor Primer to be applied
prior to the placement of the metal lath. When metal lath is used, floor topping thickness a nom 1-
1/4 in. over the floor mat.

Finish Flooring — Floor Topping Mixture* — Min 3/4 in. thickness of floor topping mixture having
a min compressive strength of 1100 psi. Mixture shall consist of 6.8 gal of water to 80 lbs of floor
topping mixture to 1.9 cu ft of sand.

HACKER INDUSTRIES INC — Firm-Fill Gypsum Concrete, Firm-Fill High Strength, Gyp-Span Radiant

2. Trusses — Parallel chord trusses, spaced a max of 24 in. OC, fabricated from nom 2 by 4 lumber,
with lumber oriented vertically or horizontally. Min truss depth is 12 in. when no Ceiling Damper* is
used and 18 in. when a Ceiling Damper* is used. Truss members secured together with min 0.0356
in. thick galv steel plates. Plates have 5/16 in. long teeth projecting perpendicular to the plane of the
plate. The teeth are in pairs facing each other (made by the same punch), forming a split tooth type
plate. Each tooth has a chisel point on its outside edge. These points are diagonally opposite each
other for each pair. The top half of each tooth has a twist for stiffness. The pairs are repeated on
approx. 7/8 in. centers with four rows of teeth per inch of plate width.

3. Air Duct* — Any UL Class 0 or Class 1 flexible air duct installed in accordance with the instructions
provided by the damper manufacturer.

4. Ceiling Damper* — For use with min 18 in. deep trusses. Max nom area shall be 324 sq in. with
the length not to exceed 24 in. and the width not to exceed 20 in. Max height of damper shall be 14
in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 162 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling area. Damper
installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions provided with the damper. A
steel grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions.
C&S AIR PRODUCTS — Model RD-521

POTTORFF — Model CFD-521

4A. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — For use with min 18 in. deep trusses. Max nom area shall be 196
sq in. with the length not to exceed 26 in. and the width not to exceed 14 in. Max height of damper
shall be 7 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 98 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling area.
Damper installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions provided with the
damper. A steel grille (Item 9) not to exceed 144 in.2 shall be installed in accordance with installation
instructions.
C&S AIR PRODUCTS — Model RD-521-BT

POTTORFF — Model CFD-521-BT

4B. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — For use with min 18 in. deep trusses. Max nom area shall be 256
sq in. with the length not to exceed 24 in. and the width not to exceed 20 in. Max height of damper
shall be 17 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 128 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling area.
Damper installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions provided with the
damper. A steel grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions.
C&S AIR PRODUCTS — Models RD-521-IP, RD-521-NP

POTTORFF — Models CFD-521-IP, CFD-521-NP

4C. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — For use with min 18 in. deep trusses. Max nom area shall be 144
sq in. with the length not to exceed 14 in. and the width not to exceed 12 in. Max height of damper
shall be 17-7/8 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 74 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling
area. Damper installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions provided with
the damper. A steel grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions.
C&S AIR PRODUCTS — Models RD-521-90, RD-521-NP90

POTTORFF — Models CFD-521-90, CFD-521-90NP

4D. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — Ceiling damper & fan assembly for use with min 18 in. deep
trusses. Max nom area shall be 75 sq in. with the length not to exceed 8-9/16 in. and the width not to
exceed 8-3/4 in. Max height of damper shall be 9-7/8 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not
exceed 38 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling area. Damper shall be installed in combination with one of
the fan models described in, and in accordance with, the manufacturer's installation instructions
provided with the damper. A plastic grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation
instructions.
DELTA ELECTRONICS INC — Models CRD2, GBR-CRD, ITG-CRD

4E. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — Ceiling damper & fan assembly for use with min 18 in. deep
trusses. Max nom area shall be 75 sq in. with the length not to exceed 9-1/4 in. and the width not to
exceed 9-3/4 in. Max height of damper shall be 9-7/8 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not
exceed 45 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling area. Damper shall be installed in combination with one of
the fan models described in, and in accordance with, the manufacturer's installation instructions
provided with the damper. A plastic grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation
instructions.
DELTA ELECTRONICS INC — Model SIG-CRD

4F. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — Ceiling damper & fan assembly for use with min 18 in. deep
trusses. Max nom area shall be 131 sq in. with the length not to exceed 11-1/16 in. and the width not
to exceed 11-7/8 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 66 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling
area. Damper shall be installed in combination with one of the fan models described in, and in
accordance with, the manufacturer's installation instructions provided with the damper. A plastic
grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions.
DELTA ELECTRONICS INC — Model SMT-CRD

4G. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — Ceiling damper & fan assembly for use with min 18 in. deep
trusses. Max nom area shall be 103 sq in. with the length not to exceed 10-1/8 in. and the width not
to exceed 10-1/8 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 52 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling
area. Damper shall be installed in combination with one of the fan models described in, and in
accordance with, the manufacturer's installation instructions provided with the damper. A plastic
grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions.
PANASONIC CORPORATION, PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA — Model PC-
RD05C5

4H. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — Ceiling damper & fan assembly for use with min 18 in. deep
trusses. Max nom area shall be 113 sq in. with the length not to exceed 10-1/8 in. and the width not
to exceed 11-1/8 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 57 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling
area. Damper shall be installed in combination with one of the fan models described in, and in
accordance with, the manufacturer's installation instructions provided with the damper. A plastic
grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions.
BROAN-NUTONE L L C — Model RDFUWT

4I. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — Ceiling damper & fan assembly for use with min 18 in. deep
trusses. Max nom area shall be 79 sq in. with the length not to exceed 10 in. and the width not to
exceed 7-15/16 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 40 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling
area. Damper shall be installed in combination with one of the fan models described in, and in
accordance with, the manufacturer's installation instructions provided with the damper. A metallic
grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions.
BROAN-NUTONE L L C — Models RDJ1 and RDH

4J. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — Ceiling damper & fan assembly for use with min 18 in. deep
trusses. Max nom area shall be 87 sq in. with the length not to exceed 9 in. and the width not to
exceed 9-11/16 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 44 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling
area. Damper shall be installed in combination with one of the fan models described in, and in
accordance with, the manufacturer's installation instructions provided with the damper. A plastic
grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions.
BROAN-NUTONE L L C — Model RDMWT

4K. Alternate Ceiling Damper* — Ceiling damper & fan assembly for use with min 18 in. deep
trusses. Max nom area shall be 87 sq in. with the length not to exceed 9 in. and the width not to
exceed 9-11/16 in. Aggregate damper openings shall not exceed 44 sq in. per 100 sq ft of ceiling
area. Damper shall be installed in combination with one of the fan models described in, and in
accordance with, the manufacturer's installation instructions provided with the damper. A plastic
grille (Item 9) shall be installed in accordance with installation instructions.
BROAN-NUTONE L L C — Model RDMWT2

5. Batts and Blankets* — (Optional) — Glass fiber or mineral wool insulation bearing the UL
Classification Marking as to Surface Burning Characteristics and/or Fire Resistance. When the resilient
channels (Item 6) or furring channels (Item 6A) are spaced 24 in. OC, no insulation shall be installed
in the concealed space. When the resilient channels (Item 6) or furring channels (Item 6A) are spaced
16 in. OC, the insulation shall be a max of 3-1/2 in. thick, and shall be secured against the subflooring
with staples at 12 in. OC or held suspended in the concealed space with 0.090 in. diam galv steel
wires attached to the wood trusses at 12 in. OC. When the resilient channels (Item 6) or furring
channels (Item 6A) are spaced a max of 12 in. OC or when the Steel Framing Members (Item 6B) are
used, there is no limit in the overall thickness of insulation, and the insulation can be secured against
the subflooring, held suspended in the concealed space or draped over the resilient or furring
channels (or Steel Framing Members) and gypsum panel membrane. When Steel Framing
Members (Item 6C) are used, max 3-1/2 in. thick insulation shall be draped over the furring channels
(Item 6Ca) and gypsum board ceiling membrane, and friction-fitted between trusses and Steel
Framing Members (Item 6Cd). The finished rating has only been determined when the insulation is
secured to the subflooring.

5A. Fiber, Sprayed* — (Dry Dense Packed 100% Borate Formulation) — (Optional) — As an alternate
to Item 5, When used, the resilient channel and gypsum board attachment is modified as specified in
Items 6 and 7 and wire mesh (Item 10) shall be attached to the furring channels to facilitate
installation of the material. The finished rating when Fiber, Sprayed is used has not been determined.
The fiber is applied without water or adhesive at a nominal dry density of 3.5 lb/ft3, in accordance
with the application instructions supplied with the product. When Item 5A (Fiber, Sprayed) is used,
two layers of gypsum board required as described in Item 7. Not evaluated for use with Item 6B, 6C,
6G or 6H.
U S GREENFIBER L L C — INS735, INS745, INS750LD, INS765LD, INS773LD, & SANCTUARY to be
used with dry application only.

5B. Fiber, Sprayed* — (Loose Fill 100% Borate Formulation) — (Optional) — As an alternate to Items
5 and 5A, The finished rating when Fiber, Sprayed is used has not been determined. The fiber is
applied without water or adhesive at a minimum dry density of 0.5 lb/ft3 and at a max thickness of 3-
1/2 in., in accordance with the application instructions supplied with the product. Wire mesh (Item
10) shall be attached to the furring channels to facilitate installation of the material. When Item 5B
(Fiber, Sprayed) is used, two layers of gypsum board required as described in Item 7. Not evaluated
for use with Item 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F, 6G, 6H or 6I.
U S GREENFIBER L L C — INS735, INS745, INS750LD, INS765LD, INS773LD, & SANCTUARY to be
used with dry application only.
5C. Foamed Plastic* — (As alternate to Item 5, 5A, or 5B, Not Shown) — Spray foam insulation
applied directly to the underside of the plywood subflooring. Spray foam insulation installed to a
maximum thickness of 10 in. at a nominal 0.5 lb/ft3 density, while maintaining a minimum 8-1/2 in.
clearance between the spray foam insulation and the gypsum board (Item 7). Spray foam insulation
is limited for use with minimum 18 in. deep trusses (Item 2). When spray foam insulation is installed,
resilient channels (Item 6) shall be installed maximum 12 in. OC, with channels adjacent to butt joints
of gypsum board (Item 7) spaced maximum 3 in. away from gypsum butt joints. Gypsum board (Item
7) to be installed using minimum 1-1/4 in. long Type S screws, spaced maximum 8 in. OC, and butted
end joints shall be staggered min. 2 ft within the assembly, and occur midway between the
continuous furring channels. If used with a fire damper (Items 4 through 4K) in the concealed space,
minimum 1 in. clearance to be maintained between damper housing and spray foam insulation. Not
evaluated for use with Items 5 through 5B, or 6A through 6I.
SES FOAM INC — Sucraseal

5D. Cavity Insulation - Batts and Blankets* or Fiber, Sprayed* — (As described above in Items 5
through 5B) — (For Use with Item 7A, Not Shown) — Min. 3-1/2 in thick with no limit on maximum
thickness fitted in the concealed space, draped over the resilient channel (Item 6H)/gypsum board
(Item 7A) ceiling membrane.

5E. Foamed Plastic* — (As alternate to Item 5, 5A, or 5C, Not Shown) — Spray foam insulation
applied directly to the underside of the plywood subflooring. Spray foam insulation installed to a
maximum thickness of 10 in. at a nominal 0.5 lb/ft3 or 2.0 lb/ft3 density, depending on the product
installed. Spray foam insulation is limited to use with minimum 18 in. deep trusses (Item 2). When
spray foam insulation is installed, resilient channels (Item 6) shall be installed maximum 12 in. OC,
with channels adjacent to butt joints of gypsum board (Item 7) spaced maximum 3 in. away from
gypsum butt joints. Gypsum board (Item 7) to be installed using minimum 1-1/4 in. long Type S
screws, spaced maximum 8 in. OC, and butted end joints shall be staggered min. 2 ft within the
assembly, and occur midway between the continuous furring channels. If used with a fire damper
(Items 4 through 4H) in the concealed space, minimum 1 in. clearance to be maintained between
damper housing and spray foam insulation. Not evaluated for use with Items 5 through 5B, or 6A
through 6I.
BASF CORP — Enertite® NM, Enertite® G, FE178®, Spraytite® 178, Spraytite® 81206, Walltite®
200, Walltite® US, Walltite® US-N, and Walltite® HP+

5F. Foamed Plastic* — — (As alternate to Item 5, 5A, 5B, 5C or 5E, Not Shown) — Spray foam
insulation applied directly to the underside of the plywood subflooring. Spray foam insulation
installed to a maximum thickness of 17 in. at a nominal 0.5 lb/ft3 density, while maintaining a
minimum 1-1/2 in. clearance between the spray foam insulation and the gypsum board (Item 7).
Spray foam insulation is limited for use with minimum 18 in. deep trusses (Item 2). When spray foam
insulation is installed, resilient channels (Item 6) shall be installed maximum 12 in. OC, with channels
adjacent to butt joints of gypsum board (Item 7) spaced maximum 3 in. away from gypsum butt
joints. Gypsum board (Item 7) to be installed using minimum 1-1/4 in. long Type S screws, spaced
maximum 8 in. OC, and butted end joints shall be staggered min. 2 ft within the assembly, and occur
midway between the continuous furring channels. If used with a fire damper (Items 4 through 4K) in
the concealed space, no clearance is necessary between damper housing and spray foam insulation.
Not evaluated for use with Items 5 through 5B, or 6A through 6I.
SES FOAM INC — EasySeal.5
5G. Foamed Plastic* — (As alternate to Item 5 - not to be used in combination with any alternates
to item 5) — Spray foam insulation applied directly to the underside of the plywood subflooring.
Spray foam insulation installed to a maximum thickness of 11 in. at a nominal 0.5 lb/ft3 - 2.5
lb/ft3 density, while maintaining a minimum 7 in. clearance between the spray foam insulation and
the gypsum board (Item 7). Spray foam insulation is limited for use with minimum 18 in. deep trusses
(Item 2). When spray foam insulation is installed, resilient channels (Item 6) shall be installed
maximum 12 in. OC, with channels adjacent to butt joints of gypsum board spaced maximum 3 in.
away from gypsum butt joints. Gypsum board to be installed using minimum 1-1/4 in. long Type S
screws, spaced maximum 8 in. OC, and butted end joints shall be staggered min. 2 ft within the
assembly, and occur midway between the continuous furring channels. If used with a fire damper
(Items 4 through 4K) in the concealed space, no clearance is necessary between damper housing and
spray foam insulation. Only for use with item 6 not evaluated for use with alternates to item 6.
CARLISLE SPRAY FOAM INSULATION — Types SealTite Pro Closed Cell (CC), SealTite Pro Open Cell
(OC), SealTite Pro OCX, SealTite Pro No Trim 21, SealTite Pro One Zero, Foamsulate Closed Cell,
Foamsulate OCX, Foamsulate 70, and Foamsulate HFO.

6. Resilient Channels — Formed from min 25 MSG galv steel installed perpendicular to trusses.
When there is no insulation installed in the concealed space the resilient channels are spaced 24 in.
OC. When insulation (Item 5) is secured to the underside of the subfloor the resilient channels are
spaced 16 in. OC. When insulation, Items 5, 5A or 5B is applied over the resilient channel/gypsum
panel ceiling membrane, or when Item 5C, 5E or 5F is applied to underside of subflooring, the
resilient channels are spaced 12 in. OC. Channels secured to each truss with 1-1/4 in. long Type S
bugle head steel screws. Channels overlapped 4 in. at splices. Two channels, spaced 6 in. OC,
oriented opposite each gypsum panel end joint as shown in the above illustration. Additional
channels shall extend min 6 in. beyond each side edge of panel.

6A. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Item 6.

a. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel, 2-9/16 in. or 2-23/32 in. wide by 7/8 in.
deep, spaced 16 in. OC perpendicular to wood structural members. When insulation, Items 5, 5A or
5B is applied over the furring channel/gypsum panel ceiling membrane, the furring channel spacing
shall be reduced to 12 in. OC. Channels secured to trusses as described in Item b. Ends of adjoining
channels overlapped 6 in. and tied together with double strand of No. 18 AWG galv steel wire near
each end of overlap.

b. Steel Framing Members* —

Used to attach furring channels (Item a) to trusses (Item 2). Clips spaced 48 in. OC. RSIC-1 and RSIC-1
(2.75) clips secured to alternating trusses with No. 8 x 2-1/2 in. course drywall screw through the
center grommet. RSIC-V and RSIC-V (2.75) clips secured to alternating trusses with No. 8 x 1-1/2 in.
coarse drywall screw through the center hole. RSIC-Si-X secured to alternating trusses with No 10. X
3-1/2 in. coarse screw. Furring channels are friction fitted into clips. RSIC-1, RSIC-V and RSIC-Si-X
clips for use with 2-9/16 in. wide furring channels. RSIC-1 (2.75) and RSIC-V (2.75) clips for use with
2-23/32 in. wide furring channels. Adjoining channels are overlapped as described in Item a. As an
alternate, ends of adjoining channels may be overlapped 6 in. and secured together with two self-
tapping No. 6 framing screws, min 7/16 in. long at the midpoint of the overlap, with one screw on
each flange of the channel. Additional clips required to hold furring channel that supports the
gypsum board butt joints, as described in Item 7. When Fiber, Sprayed (Item 5B) is used, two layers
of nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum board shall be installed as described in Item 7.
PAC INTERNATIONAL L L C — Types RSIC-1, RSIC-V, RSIC-1 (2.75), RSIC-V (2.75), RSIC-Si-X

6B. Steel Framing Members — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Item 6, main runners, cross tees,
cross channels and wall angle as listed below.
a. Main Runners — Nom 10 or 12 ft long, 15/16 in. or 1-1/2 in. wide face, spaced 4 ft. OC. Main
runners suspended by min 12 SWG galv steel hanger wires spaced 48 in. OC. Hanger wires to be
located adjacent to main runner/cross tee intersections. Hanger wires wrapped and twist-tied on 16d
nails driven in to side of trusses at least 5 in. above the bottom face.

b. Cross Tees or Channels — Nom 4 ft long cross tees, with 15/16 in. or 1-1/2 in. wide face, or nom
4 ft long cross channels, with 1-1/2 in. wide face, either spaced 16 in. OC, installed perpendicular to
the main runners. Additional cross tees or channels used 8 in. from each side of butted gypsum
board end joints. The cross tees or channels may be riveted or screw-attached to the wall angle or
channel to facilitate the ceiling installation.

c. Wall Angle or Channel — Painted or galv steel angle with 1 in. legs or channel with 1 in. legs, 1-
9/16 in. deep attached to walls at perimeter of ceiling with fasteners 16 in. OC. To support steel
framing member ends and for screw-attachment of the gypsum panel.
CGC INC — Type DGL or RX

USG INTERIORS LLC — Type DGL or RX

6C. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Item 6.

a. Furring Channels — Hat-shaped furring channels, 7/8 in. deep by 2-5/8 in. wide at the base and
1-1/4 in. wide at the face, formed from No. 25 ga. galv steel, spaced max. 16 in. OC perpendicular to
trusses and Cold Rolled Channels (Item 6Cb). Furring channels secured to Cold Rolled Channels at
every intersection with a 1/2 in. pan head self-drilling screw through each furring channel leg. Ends
of adjoining channels overlapped 4 in. and tied together with two double strand No. 18 SWG galv
steel wire ties, one at each end of overlap. Supplemental furring channels at base layer and outer
layer gypsum board butt joints are not required. Batts and Blankets draped over furring channels as
described in Item 5. Two layers of gypsum board attached to furring channels as described in Item 7.

b. Cold Rolled Channels — 1-1/2 in. by 1/2 in., formed from No. 16 ga. galv steel, positioned
vertically and parallel to trusses, friction-fitted into the channel caddy on the Steel Framing Members
(Item 6Cd). Adjoining lengths of cold rolled channels lapped min. 6 in. and wire-tied together with
two double strand 18 SWG galv steel wire ties, one at each end of overlap.

c. Blocking — Where truss design does not permit direct, full contact of the hanger bracket, a piece
of nominal 2 by 4 in. lumber (blocking), min. 6 in. long to permit full contact of the hanger bracket, to
be secured vertically to the side of the truss (Item 2) at the top and bottom of the blocking at each
Steel Framing Member (Item 6Cd) location.

d. Steel Framing Members* — Hangers spaced 48 in. OC. max along truss, and secured to the
Blocking (Item 6Cc) on alternating trusses with a single 5/16 in. by 2 in. hex head lag bolt or four #6
1-1/4 in. drywall screws through mounting hole(s) on the hanger bracket. The two 1/4 in. long steel
teeth on the hanger are embedded in the side of the blocking. Hanger positioned on blocking and
leveling bolt height adjusted such that furring channels are flush with bottom of trusses before
gypsum board installation. Spring gauge of hanger chosen per manufacturer's instructions.
KINETICS NOISE CONTROL INC — Type ICW

6D. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Item 6.

a. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel, 2-3/8 in. wide by 7/8 in. deep, spaced 16
in. OC perpendicular to wood structural members. When insulation, Items 5 or 5A is applied over the
furring channel/gypsum panel ceiling membrane, the furring channel spacing shall be reduced to 12
in. OC. Channels secured to trusses as described in Item b. Ends of adjoining channels overlapped 6
in. and tied together with double strand of No. 18 AWG galv steel wire near each end of overlap.

b. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item a) to trusses (Item 2). Clips
spaced 48 in. OC, and secured to the bottom chord of alternating trusses with two No. 8 x 2-1/2 in.
course drywall screws, one through the hole at each end of the clip. When insulation, Items 5 or 5A is
applied over the furring channel/gypsum panel ceiling membrane, the clip spacing shall be reduced
to 24 in. OC and secured to consecutive trusses. Furring channels are friction fitted into clips.
Adjoining channels are overlapped as described in Item a. As an alternate, ends of adjoining
channels may be overlapped 6 in. and secured together with two self-tapping No. 6 framing screws,
min 7/16 in. long at the midpoint of the overlap, with one screw on each flange of the channel.
Additional clips required to hold furring channel that supports the gypsum board butt joints, as
described in Item 7. Two layers of gypsum board required as described in Item 7. Not evaluated for
use with Item 5B.
KINETICS NOISE CONTROL INC — Type Isomax

6E. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Item 6.

a. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel, 2-3/8 in. wide by 7/8 in. deep, spaced 16
in. OC perpendicular to wood structural members. When insulation, Items 5 or 5A is applied over the
furring channel/gypsum panel ceiling membrane, the furring channel spacing shall be reduced to 12
in. OC. Channels secured to trusses as described in Item b. Ends of adjoining channels overlapped 6
in. and tied together with double strand of No. 18 AWG galvanized steel wire near each end of
overlap.

b. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item a) to trusses (Item 2). Clips
spaced 48 in. OC, and secured to the bottom chord of alternating trusses with one No. 8 x 2-1/2 in.
coarse drywall screw through center grommet. When insulation, Items 5 or 5A is applied over the
furring channel/gypsum panel ceiling membrane, the clip spacing shall be reduced to 24 in. OC and
secured to consecutive trusses. Furring channels are friction fitted into clips. Adjoining channels are
overlapped as described in Item a. As an alternate, ends of adjoining channels may be overlapped 6
in. and secured together with two self-tapping No. 6 framing screws, min 7/16 in. long at the
midpoint of the overlap, with one screw on each flange of the channel. Additional clips required to
hold furring channel that supports the gypsum board butt joints, as described in Item 7. Not
evaluated for use with Item 5B.
PLITEQ INC — Type Genie Clip

6F. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Items 6, furring channels and
Steel Framing Members as described below.
a. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel, 2-5/8 in. wide by 7/8 in deep, spaced 16 in
OC, perpendicular to joists. When insulation, Items 5 or 5A is applied over the furring
channel/gypsum panel ceiling membrane, the furring channel spacing shall be reduced to 12 in. OC.
Channels secured to joists as described in Item b.

b. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item a) to the trusses (Item 2). Clips
spaced at 48" OC and secured to the bottom of the joists with one 2 in. Coarse Drywall Screw with 1
in. diam washer through the center hole. Furring channels are then friction fitted into clips. Ends of
channels are overlapped 6" and tied together with double strand of No. 18 AWG galvanized steel
wire. Additional clips are required to hold furring channel that supports the gypsum board butt joints
as described in Item 7.
STUDCO BUILDING SYSTEMS — RESILMOUNT Sound Isolation Clips - Type A237 or A237R

6G. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Item 6 — Not for use with Items
5, 5A or 5B — Main runners nom 12 ft long, spaced 72 in. OC. Main runners suspended by min 12
SWG galv steel hanger wires spaced 48 in. OC. Cross tees, nom 6 ft long, installed perpendicular to
main runners and spaced 24 in. OC. Additional 6 ft long cross tees required at each gypsum board
end joint with butted gypsum board end joints centered between cross tees spaced 8 in. OC. The
main runners and cross tees may be riveted or screw attached to the wall angle or channel to
facilitate the ceiling installation.
USG INTERIORS LLC — Type DGL or RX

6H. Resilient Channels — For Use With Item 7A - Formed from min 25 MSG galv steel installed
perpendicular to trusses and spaced 16 in. OC. Channels secured to each truss with 1-5/8 in. long
Type S bugle head steel screws. Channels overlapped 4 in. at splices. Two channels, spaced 6 in. OC,
oriented opposite each gypsum panel end joint. Additional channels shall extend min 6 in. beyond
each side edge of panel. Insulation, Item 5D is applied over the resilient channel/gypsum panel
ceiling membrane.

6I. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Item 6, furring channels and Steel
Framing Members as described below.
a. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galvanized steel, 2-1/2 in. wide by 7/8 in deep,
spaced 16 in OC, perpendicular to trusses. When insulation, Items 5 or 5A is applied over the furring
channel/gypsum panel ceiling membrane, the furring channel spacing shall be reduced to 12 in. OC.
Channels secured to trusses as described in Item b.

b. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item 6Ia) to the trusses (Item 2).
Clips spaced 48 in. OC on alternating trusses and secured to the bottom chord of the trusses with
one 2-1/2 in. coarse drywall screw through the center grommet in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions. Furring channels are then friction fitted into clips. Ends of
channels are overlapped 6 in. and tied together with double strand of No. 18 AWG galvanized steel
wire. Additional clips are required to hold the furring channel that supports one end of the gypsum
board butt joints as described in Item 7.
REGUPOL AMERICA — Type SonusClip

6J. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — Used to attach resilient channels (Item 6) to trusses
(Item 2). Clips spaced 48 in. OC on adjacent trusses, and secured to trusses with one No. 8 x 2-1/2 in.
coarse drywall screw through center grommet hole. Channels secured to clips with one #10 x 1/2 in.
pan-head self-drilling screw. Ends of adjoining channels overlapped 6 in. and secured together with
two #8 15 x 1/2 in. Philips Modified Truss screws spaced 2-1/2 in. from the center of the overlap.
Gypsum board butt joints require additional resilient channels spaced 3 in. from the butt joint on
either side. One edge of the extra channels will extend to an adjacent truss where it is secured with a
clip.
KEENE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO INC — Type RC+ Assurance Clip

6K. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Item 6. furring channels and
Steel Framing Members as described below.
a. Furring Channels — Hat channels formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel, nom. 2-23/32 in. wide by 7/8
in. or 1-1/2 in. deep, When there is no insulation installed in the concealed space the resilient
channels are spaced 24 in. OC. When insulation (Item 5) is secured to the underside of the subfloor
the resilient channels are spaced 16 in. OC. When insulation, Items 5, 5A or 5B is applied over the
resilient channel/gypsum panel ceiling membrane, or when Item 5C, 5E or 5F is applied to underside
of subflooring, the resilient channels are spaced 12 in. OC. Channels secured to trusses as described
in Item b. Ends of adjoining channels overlapped 6 in. and tied together with double strand of No. 18
AWG galv steel wire near each end of overlap.

b. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item a) to trusses (Item 2). Clips
spaced 48 in. OC with No. 8 x 2-1/2 in. course drywall screw through the center grommet. Furring
channels are friction fitted into clips. Additional clips required to hold furring channel that supports
the gypsum board butt joints, as described in Item 7.
CLARKDIETRICH BUILDING SYSTEMS — Type ClarkDietrich Sound Clip

6L. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown

a. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel, nominal 2-1/2 in. wide by 7/8 in. deep,
spaced as indicated in Item 6, perpendicular to the trusses. Channels secured to Cold Rolled
Channels at every intersection with a 3/4 in. TEK screw through each furring channel leg. Ends of
adjoining channels overlapped 12 in. and fastened together with two double strand No. 18 SWG galv
steel wire ties, one at each end of overlap, or with two 3/4 in. TEK screws in each leg of the overlap
section. Two furring channels used at end joints of gypsum board (Item 7), each extending a min of 6
in. beyond both side edges of the board.

b. Cold Rolled Channels — 1-1/2 in. by 1/2 in., formed from No. 16 ga. galv steel, positioned
vertically and parallel to trusses, friction-fitted into the channel caddy on the Steel Framing Members
(Item 6Ld) and secured with two 3/4 in. TEK screws. Adjoining lengths of cold rolled channels lapped
min. 12 in. and secured along bottom legs with four 3/4 in. TEK screws and wire-tied together with
two double strand 18 SWG galv steel wire ties, one at each end of overlap.

c. Blocking — Where truss design does not permit direct, full contact of the hanger bracket, a piece
of nominal 2 by 4 in. lumber (blocking), min. 12 in. long to permit full contact of the hanger bracket,
to be secured vertically to the side of the trusses at the top and bottom of the blocking at each Steel
Framing Member (Item 6Ld) location with 16d nails or minimum 2-1/2 in. screws.

d. Steel Framing Members* — Spaced 48 in. OC. max along truss, and secured to the truss on
alternating trusses with two, #10 x 1-1/2 in. screws through mounting holes on the hanger bracket.
PAC INTERNATIONAL L L C — Type RSIC-SI-CRC EZ Clip

6M. Steel Framing Members* — (Not Shown) — As an alternate to Item 6.

a. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel, nominal 2-1/2 in. wide by 7/8 in. deep,
spaced as indicated in Item 6, perpendicular to trusses and friction fit into Steel Framing Members
(Item 6Mc). Ends of adjoining channels overlapped 6 in. and tied together with double strand of No.
18 SWG galv steel wire near each end of overlap or with two TEK screws along each leg of the 6 in.
overlap. Two furring channels used at end joints of gypsum board (Item 7). Butt joint channels held
in place by strong back channels placed upside down, on top of, and running perpendicular to
primary furring channels, extending 6 in. longer than length of gypsum side joint. Strong back
channels spaced maximum 48 in. OC. Strong back channels secured to every intersection of primary
furring channels with four 7/16 in. pan head screws, two along each of the legs at intersections. Butt
joint channels run perpendicular to strong back channels and shall be minimum 6 in. longer than
length of joint, secured to strong back channels with 7/16 in. pan head screws, two along each of the
legs at intersection with strong back channels.

b. Blocking — Where truss design does not permit direct, full contact of the hanger bracket, a piece
of nominal 2 by 4 in. lumber (blocking), min. 12 in. long to permit full contact of the hanger bracket,
to be secured vertically to the side of the trusses at the top and bottom of the blocking at each Steel
Framing Member (Item 6c) location with 16d nails or minimum 2-1/2 in. screws.

c. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item 6La) to trusses. Clips spaced 48
in. OC and secured along truss webs at each furring channel intersection with min. 3/4 in. long self-
drilling #10 x 1-1/2 in. screws through each of the provided hole locations. Furring channels are
friction fitted into clips.
PAC INTERNATIONAL L L C — Type RSIC-S1-1 Ultra

6N. Steel Framing Members* — (Optional, Not Shown) — Used as an alternate method to attach
resilient channels to structural members. A resilient sound isolation accessory shall be used at each
attachment point of the resilient channels and spaced max 24 in. O.C. Channel ends butted and
centered under the structural members and attached with one accessory at each end. Additional
accessories used to hold resilient channels that support the gypsum board end joints. The accessory
envelops the mounting edge of the resilient channel. The accessory and resilient channel are
fastened to the structural members with the screws supplied with the accessory and per the
accessory manufacturer's installation instructions. Gypsum Board butt joints staggered minimum 24
in. OC and Gypsum Board screws spaced 8 in. OC when used.
PAC INTERNATIONAL L L C — Types RC-1 Boost

7. Gypsum Board* — Nom 5/8 in. thick, 48 in. wide gypsum panels. When resilient channels (Item 6)
are used, gypsum panels installed with long dimension perpendicular to resilient channels. Gypsum
panels secured with 1 in. long Type S bugle head steel screws spaced 12 in. OC and located a min of
1/2 in. from side joints and 3 in. from the end joints. When insulation (Items 5 or 5A) is applied over
the resilient channel/gypsum panel ceiling membrane screw spacing shall be reduced to 8 in. OC.
When insulation (Item 5C, 5E or 5F) is applied to the underside of the subflooring, screw spacing
shall be reduced to 8 in. OC and minimum 1-1/4 in. long Type S screws to install gypsum to the
resilient channels (Item 6), and butted end joints shall be staggered min. 2 ft within the assembly,
and occur midway between the continuous furring channels. End joints secured to both resilient
channels as shown in end joint detail. When Steel Framing Members (Item 6A) are used, gypsum
panels installed with long dimensions perpendicular to furring channels. Panels attached to the
furring channels using 1 in. long Type S bugle-head steel screws spaced 8 in. OC along butted end
joints and in the field of the panel. Butted end joints shall be staggered min. 2 ft within the assembly,
and occur midway between the continuous furring channels. Each end of each gypsum panel shall be
supported by a single length of furring channel equal to the width of the gypsum panel plus 6 in. on
each end. The two support furring channels shall be spaced approximately 3-1/2 in. OC, and be
attached to underside of the truss with one clip at each end of the channel. When Steel Framing
Members* (Item 6B) are used, gypsum panels installed with long dimension perpendicular to cross
tees with side joints centered along main runners and end joints centered along cross tees. Panels
fastened to cross tees with 1 in. long . Type S bugle-head screws spaced in the field and 8 in. OC
along end joints. Panels fastened to main runners with 1 in. long . Type S bugle-head screws spaced
midway between cross tees. Screws along sides and ends of panels spaced 3/8 to 1/2 in. from panel
edge. End joints of panels shall be staggered with spacing between joints on adjacent panels not less
than 4 2 ft OC. When Fiber, Sprayed (Items 5A or 5B) is used, two layers of nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft
wide gypsum board are installed with long dimensions perpendicular to furring channels. Base layer
gypsum board secured with 1 in. long Type S bugle head steel screws spaced 12 in. OC and located a
min of 1/2 in. from side joints and 3 in. from the end joints. End joints secured to both resilient
channels as shown in end joint detail. Outer layer gypsum board secured with 1-5/8 in. long Type S
bugle head steel screws spaced 12 in. OC and located a min of 1/2 in. from side joints and 3 in. from
the end joints. Outer layer shall be finished as described in Item 8. When both Steel Framing
Members (Item 6A) and Fiber, Sprayed (Items 5A or 5B) are used, furring channels spaced 12 in. OC
and two layers of nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum board are installed with long dimension
perpendicular to furring channels. Base layer secured to furring channels with nom 1 in. long Type S
bugle head screws spaced 8 in. OC along butted end joints and in the field of the board. Butted end
joints shall be staggered min. 2 ft within the assembly, and occur midway between the continuous
furring channels. Each end of each gypsum board shall be supported by a single length of furring
channel equal to the width of the gypsum board plus 6 in. on each end. The two support furring
channels shall be spaced approximately 3-1/2 in. OC, and be attached to the underside of the truss
with one clip at each end of the channel. Outer layer secured to furring channels using 1-5/8 in. long
Type S screws spaced 8 in. OC and 1-1/2 in. from the end joint. Butted end joints to be offset a min.
of 8 in. from base layer end joints. Butted side joints of outer layer to be offset min. 18 in. from
butted side joints of base layer. When Steel Framing Members (Item 6C) are used, two layers of
nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum board are installed with long dimensions perpendicular to furring
channels (Item 6Ca). Base layer attached to the furring channels using 1 in. long Type S bugle head
steel screws spaced 8 in. OC along butted end joints and 12 in. OC in the field of the board. Butted
end joints centered on the continuous furring channels. Butted base layer end joints to be offset a
min of 16 in. in adjacent courses. Outer layer attached to the furring channels using 1-5/8 in. long
Type S bugle head steel screws spaced 8 in. OC at butted end joints and 12 in. OC in the field. Butted
end joints centered on the continuous furring channels and offset a min of 16 in. from butted end
joints of base layer. Butted side joints of outer layer to be offset min 16 in. from butted side joints of
base layer. When Steel Framing Members (Item 6D) are used, two layers of nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft
wide gypsum board are installed with long dimensions perpendicular to furring channels. Base layer
attached to the furring channels using 1 in. long Type S bugle-head steel screws spaced 12 in. OC in
the field of the board. Butted end joints shall be staggered min 2 ft. within the assembly, and occur
midway between the continuous furring channels. Each end of each gypsum board shall be
supported by a single length of furring channel equal to the width of the gypsum board plus 6 in. on
each end. The two furring channels shall be spaced approximately 4 in. OC, and be attached to
underside of the truss with one Isomax clip at each end of the channel. Screw spacing along the
gypsum board butt joint shall be 8 in. OC. Outer layer attached to the furring channels using 1-5/8
in. long Type S bugle-head steel screws spaced 12 in. OC in the field. The end of the outer layer
boards at the butt joint shall be attached to the base layer boards with 1-5/8 in. long Type G screws
spaced 8 in. OC and 1-1/2 in. from the end joint. Butted end joints to be offset a min of 8 in. from
base layer end joints. Butted side joints of outer layer to be offset min 18 in. from butted side joints
of base layer. Outer layer shall be finished as described in Item 8. When Steel Framing
Members (Item 6E) are used, one layer of nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide are installed with long
dimensions perpendicular to furring channels. Gypsum board secured to furring channels using 1 in.
long No. 6 Type S bugle-head steel screws spaced 12 in. OC in the field of the board. Butted end
joints shall be staggered minimum 2 ft. within the assembly. Additional furring channels constructed
as per Item 6E shall be used to support each end of each gypsum board. These additional furring
channels shall be attached to underside of the truss with Genie clips as described in Item 6E. Screw
spacing along the gypsum board butt joint shall be 8 in. OC. Outer layer attached to the furring
channels using 1-5/8 in. long No. 6 Type S bugle-head steel screws spaced 12 in. OC in the field. The
outer layer boards at the butt joint shall be attached to the base layer boards with No. 10, 1-1/2 in.
long drywall screws spaced 8 in. OC and 1-1/2 in. from the end joint. Butted end joints to be offset a
min of 24 in. from base layer end joints. Butted side joints of outer layer to be offset min 16 in. from
butted side joints of base layer. When Steel Framing Members (Item 6F) are used, one layer of nom
5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum board is installed with long dimensions perpendicular to furring
channels. Gypsum board secured to furring channels with nom 1 in. long Type S bugle-head steel
screws spaced 8 in. OC in the field of the board. Gypsum board butted end joints shall be staggered
minimum 48 in. and centered over main furring channels. At the gypsum board butt joints, each end
of each gypsum board shall be supported by a single length of furring channel equal to the width of
the gypsum board plus 3 in. on each end. The two support furring channels shall be spaced
approximately 3 in. in from joint. Screw spacing along the gypsum board butt joint and along both
additional channels shall be 8 in. OC. Additional screws shall be placed in the adjacent section of
gypsum board into the aforementioned 3 in. extension of the extra butt joint channels as well as into
the main channel that runs between. Butt joint furring channels shall be attached with one
RESILMOUNT Sound Isolation Clip at each end of the channel.
When alternate Steel Framing Members* (Item 6G) are used, gypsum board sheets installed with
long dimension (side joints) perpendicular to the 6 ft long cross tees with the end joints staggered
min 4 ft and centered between cross tees which are spaced 8 in. OC. Gypsum board side joints may
occur beneath or between main runners. Prior to installation of the gypsum board sheets, backer
strips consisting of nom 7-3/4 in. wide pieces of gypsum board are to be laid atop the cross tee
flanges and centered over each butted end joint location. The backer strips are to be secured to the
flanges of the cross tees at opposite corners of the backer strip with hold down clips to prevent the
backer strips from being uplifted during screw-attachment of the gypsum board sheets. Gypsum
board fastened to cross tees with 1 in. drywall screws spaced 1 in. and 4 in. from the side joints and
max 8 in. OC in the field of the board. The butted end joints are to be secured to the backer strip
with No. 10 by 1-1/2 in. long Type G laminating screws located 1 in. from each side of the butted end
joint and spaced 1 in. and 4 in. from the side joints and max 8 in. OC in the field of the board.

When Steel Framing Members (Item 6I) are used, one layer of nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum
board is installed with long dimensions perpendicular to furring channels. Gypsum board secured to
furring channels with nom 1-1/4 in. long, fine thread, #6, Type S bugle-head steel screws spaced 8 in.
OC along butt joints and in the field of the board. Gypsum board butted end joints shall be
staggered minimum 24 in. and occur 3 in. from the continuous furring channels. At the gypsum
board butt joints, an additional single length of furring channel shall be installed and be spaced
approximately 3 in. from the butt joint (6 in. from the continuous furring channels) to support the
floating end of the gypsum board. Each of these shorter sections of furring channel shall extend one
truss beyond the width of the gypsum panel and be attached to the adjacent trusses with one
SonusClip at every truss involved with the butt joint.

When Steel Framing Members (Item 6J) are used, one layer of nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum
board is installed with long dimensions perpendicular to resilient channels. Gypsum board secured to
resilient channels with nom 1 in. long Type S bugle-head steel screws spaced 8 in. OC in the field of
the board and located 3/4 in. from side joints and 3 in. end joints. Gypsum board joints are to be
staggered by a minimum of 24 in.

When Steel Framing Members (Item 6L) are used, nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum board,
installed as described in Item 7. Adjacent butt joints staggered minimum 48 in. OC.

When Steel Framing Members (Item 6M) are used, nom 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft wide gypsum board,
installed as described in Item 7. Butt joints staggered minimum 24 in. OC.

CGC INC — Types C, IP-X2, IPC-AR

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Types C, IP-X2, IPC-AR

USG BORAL DRYWALL SFZ LLC — Type C

USG MEXICO S A DE C V — Types C, IP-X2, IPC-AR

7A. Gypsum Board* — For use with Items 5D and 6H. Nom 5/8 in. thick, 48 in. wide gypsum panels
installed with long dimension perpendicular to resilient channels. Gypsum panels secured with 1 in.
long Type S bugle head steel screws spaced 8 in. OC and located a min of 1/2 in. from side joints and
3 in. from the end joints. Finish Rating with this ceiling system is 20 min.
CGC INC — Type ULIX

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Type ULIX

8. Finishing System — (Not Shown) — Vinyl, dry or premixed joint compound, applied in two coats
to joints and screw-heads. Nom 2 in. wide paper tape embedded in first layer of compound over all
joints. As an alternate, nom 3/32 in. thick veneer plaster may be applied to the entire surface of
gypsum board.

9. Grille — Grille installed in accordance with the installation instructions provided with the ceiling
damper.

10. Wire Mesh — (Not Shown) — For use with Item 5A and 5B — 1 in. 20 gauge galvanized poultry
netting installed between the furring channels and gypsum board. The poultry netting is attached
with washers and 1/2 in. wafer head screws, spaced 24 in. OC., to the furring channels. The Fiber,
Sprayed (Item 5A or 5B) is installed through cut-openings in the poultry netting, in-between trusses.
The cut-openings in the poultry netting shall be staggered at a maximum of 6 ft.

* Indicates such products shall bear the UL or cUL Certification Mark for jurisdictions
employing the UL or cUL Certification (such as Canada), respectively.
Last Updated on 2021-06-11