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What fire/sound rating can be achieved while providing light gauge steel framing (LGSF) in wall, floor or ceiling assemblies?

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What fire/sound rating can be achieved while providing light gauge steel framing (LGSF) in wall, floor or ceiling assemblies?

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• Since the steel stud or floor joist is one part of a wall or floor/ceiling system, actual wall and floor assemblies are tested for its fire resistance while maintaining its structural integrity by various approved testing agencies throughout the country. Reference the ClarkWestern CD-ROM or web site for LGSEA technical note 420 for more definitive information. In addition, this final information (for both fire and sound ratings) is also reported and summarized in the Gypsum Association’s Fire Resistance Design Manual. The Gypsum Association can be contacted at (202) 289-5440 for a copy of their document.

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• Since the steel stud or floor joist is one part of a wall or floor/ceiling system, actual wall and floor assemblies are tested for its fire resistance while maintaining its structural integrity by various approved testing agencies throughout the country. For Interior framing reference ProSTUD’s UL & STC Ratings web site.