Fire resistance directory underwriters laboratories. The guide information, designs andor listings files must be presented in their entirety and in a nonmisleading manner, without any manipulation of the. Ul product iq features an intuitive and userfriendly design that gives users free access to all certification information. New smoke alarm technology and the impact on public safety. The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis. Ulc standards is accredited by the standards council of canada as a. 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. This article focuses on products ul certifies for protecting membrane penetrations in these walls. Ul fire resistance directory, except that a max 34 in.
Fire resistance assemblies and products are developed by the design submitter and have been investigated by ul for compliance with applicable requirements. Fire barrier a continuous membrane, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall or floor assembly that is designed and constructed with a specified fire resistance rating to limit the spread of fire and restrict the movement of smoke. We provide a wide range of publications that include the information you need to provide safe, sustainable code compliant installations. Structural fire resistance and fireresistancerated construction separation of adjacent spaces to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building safeguards against the spread of fire to or from buildings. The hourly fire rating of the joint system is equal to the hourly fire rating of the wall. Ul permits the reproduction of the material contained in the online certification directory subject to the following conditions. Fireresistance rated hwd assemblies are identified in the ul fire resistance directory, which can be found at the underwriters laboratories website at. The purpose of this pdf library is to enable engineers, designers, and contractors to easily access.
Fireresistive floorceiling assemblies fire engineering. 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. The required fire resistance of a building element, component or assembly shall be permitted to be established by any of the following methods or. Standard for surface raceways and fittings for use with data, signal, and control circuits.
See ul fire resistance directory for complete design details. Underwriters laboratories is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the ul mission through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. Fire resistance assemblies and products are developed by the design submitter and have been investigated by ul for compliance with applicable. With over a century of experience in the development of more than 1,500 standards, ul is an accredited standards developer in the us and canada. To find information about ul certified products and components quickly and easily, use ul product iq, an expansion of the former online certification directory.
Bxuv fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 cer tified for united states bxuv7 fire resistance ratings canulcs101 cer tified for canada see general information for fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 certified for united s tates design criteria and allowable variances. Methods for determining fire resistance the application of any of the methods listed in this section shall be based on the fire exposure and acceptance criteria specified in astm e119 or ul 263. Fireresistance ratings shall be determined in accordance with ansiul 263 or astm. Bxuv fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 cer tified for united states bxuv7 fire resistance ratings canulcs101 cer tified for canada. This test method is described in the standard for test methods for fire resistance of roofcovering materials, ul 790. Ul fsri welcomes new instructional design specialist. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before construction. See fire resistance directory metal roof deck panels. From there, you can view the ul guide information and also all listings under this category. Ul 263 standard for fire tests of building construction.
V455 fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 page bottom. The published information cannot always address every construction nuance encountered in the field. Fire blocking building materials installed to resist the free passage of flame to other areas of the building. Bxuv fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 see general information for fireresistance r atings ansiul 263 design no. Ul fire resistance directory pdf technical resources ul code authorities help address concerns for fire safety by promoting increased fire resistance in your residential construction.
Box 9101 quincy, massachusetts 022699101 see nfpa 90a, nfpa 101, nfpa 221, nfpa 5000, and the life safety code handbook the fire resistance design manualis also referenced in. For additional information concerning the ul 790 classification for densdeck roof boards, consult the ul certifications directory under categories tgfu roofing systems and. Manual on design for fire resistance of precast, prestressed concrete. Fsone high performance intumescent firestop sealant. Newsletters for code authorities ul quarterly newsletters provide code authorities with relevant technical articles and timely updates on ul developments that can enhance your ability to approve safe, sustainable code compliant installations. In addition, the manual has been recognized in major jurisdictions in canada. Ad firebarrier putty pads for use with max 2316 by 334 by 212 in. Our advisory services help ensure building owners that exterior wall assemblies will perform as expected and include. See fire resistance directory metal roof deck panels cetw. Membrane penetrations in fireresistance rated walls ul.
New buildings shall comply with the international building code. We understand that meeting fire resistance safety requirements can be. Ul standards list ul standards directories ul product. Tsn is dedicated to producing the highest quality light steel framing and connectors. Ul fire resistance ratings are only applicable when the assemblies are constructed in accordance with the published design. In order to provide the anticipated hourly fireresistance rating, these assemblies must be constructed and maintained in accordance with their design criteria e. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and. This material was extracted and drawn by 3m fire protection products from the 2007 edition of the ul fire resistance directory. Fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 see general information for fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 design no. Floorceiling acoustical assemblies1 roofceiling acoustical assemblies1 type of construction maximum time rating hrs ulc design number concrete thickness mm panel or tile size mm panel or tile type2 edge detail allowed3 panel or tile thickness.
The assembly described in this section is also described in uls fire resistance online certification directory as ul design u347. Anyone know of a source for ul fire resistance details in autocad. For additional information concerning fire ratings and fire safety, go to. Usg fireresistant assemblies catalog english sa100. It is a key differentiator for products within the exterior wall assembly market. Fireresistance ratings, stcs, fstcs, and iics are the results of. A convenient link to the ul guide information for each related product category is provided. V455 march 03, 2010 nonbearing wall rating 1 and 2 hr bxuv. Fireresistance rated wall assemblies are relied upon to help provide safety to people and property from fire, combustible products, and similar hazards. These designs are identified in the ulc and ul fire resistance directory, which is updated yearly and can be referenced at the underwriters laboratories of canada website at. Rapidrise fire test fireresistance designs for protecting structural members subject to petrochemical exposure fires are investigated according to ansiul 1709, rapid rise fire tests of protection materials for structural steel, and are covered under fireresistance ratings ansiul 1709 bybu. For use in troughpenetration firestop systems see ul fire resistance directory 66y7 firestop device for use in throughpenetration firestop systems see ul fire resistance directory 5n76 castin firestop devices cp 680p and cp 680m for use in dust and fiber free environments such as hospitals, computer.
Ul fsri fire safety academy where science meets the streets. Document 1, from the ul online fire resistance directory, shows an example of the construction of this type of assembly. Ul standards encompass uls extensive safety research and scientific expertise. In extending its global public safety mission, ul standards partners with national standards bodies in countries around. Fill, void or cavity material caulk or sealant min 58. 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. Covers hourly fire ratings for beams, floors, roofs, columns, walls and. 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. See ul fire resistance directory for span limitations and construction details.
Only products which bear uls mark are considered certified. For information related to outlet boxes and fittings classified for fire resistance, you can click on the details link following the ul category code qbwy. Fireratedfireresistance ratings have long been used by ul, astm and building codes to measure the performance of various constructions for fire containment purposes. 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. Box 9101 quincy, massachusetts 022699101 see nfpa 90a, nfpa 101, nfpa 221, nfpa 5000, and the life safety code handbook the fire resistance design manualis also referenced in the code documents of. 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. 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.
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