1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for the installation
of interior nonstructural steel framing and furring members designed to receive
screw-attached gypsum panel products. The steel framing and furring members
covered in this specification are limited to those complying with Specification
C645.
1.2 Details of construction for a specific assembly to achieve the required
fire resistance shall be obtained from reports of fire-resistance tests,
engineering evaluations, or listings from recognized fire testing laboratories.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
The SI (metric) values given in parentheses are approximate and are provided for
information purposes only. 9 pp.
2. Referenced Documents
A641/A641M
Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire
C645
Specification for Non-Load Bearing (Axial) Steel Studs, Runners, (Tracks), and
Rigid Furring Channels for Screw Application of Gypsum Board
A653/A653M
Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron
Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
C11
Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
A366/A366M Specification for Commercial Steel (CS), Sheet, Carbon, (0.15 Maximum
Percent) Cold-Rolled
ASTM C754-04 Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products
