WS6-2.1 Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Wood Wall Assembly
2x6 Wood Stud Wall - 100% Design Load - ASTM E 119 / NFPA 251

1. Framing - Nominal 2x6 wood studs, spaced 24 in. o.c., double top plates, single bottom plate.
2. Sheathing:
      Base Layer - 5/8 in. Type X gypsum wallboard, 4 ft. wide, applied horizontally, unblocked.
      Face Layer - 5/8 in. Type X gypsum wallboard, 4 ft. wide, applied horizontally, unblocked.
           Horizontal application of wallboard represents the direction of least fire resistance as opposed to vertical application.
3. Insulation - 5-1/2 in. thick mineral wool insulation (2.5 pcf, nominal)
4. Gypsum Fasteners: Base Layer - 2-1/4 in. Type S drywall screws, spaced 24 in. o.c.
5. Gypsum Fasteners: Face Layer - 2-1/4 in. Type S drywall screws, spaced 8 in. o.c.
6. Joints and Fastener Heads - Wallboard joints covered with paper tape and joint compound, fastener heads covered with joint compound

Tests conducted at the Fire Test Laboratory of National Gypsum Research Center
Test No:WP-1262 (Fire Endurance)     November 3, 2000
              WP-1268 (Hose Stream)       December 8, 2000

Third Party Witness: Intertek Testing Services
                                 Report J20-006170.3
 
 

This assembly was tested at 100% design load, calculated in accordance with the 1997 National Design Specification® for Wood Construction. The authority having jurisdiction should be consulted to assure acceptance of this report.

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AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL                   AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION, INC                 December 2000