The gypsum association ga is pleased to announce the release of ga6002018 fire resistance and sound control design manual. The gypsum board systems manual is available on our web site at. Systems are classified according to their typical uses and their fireresistance ratings. Gypsum association a notforprofit trade association.
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Gypsum board is one of several building materials covered by the umbrella term gypsum panel. The gypsum association fire resistance design manual is referenced by the following code and standards writing organizations. Nrdca is a trade association of contractors, manufacturers and associates who provide, install or support the application of engineered composite roof deck substrates in the commercial roof top market. Share please print this document by clicking the print icon in the web viewer.
Please print this document by clicking the print icon in the web viewer. The association of wall and ceiling contractors home page. To maintain industrywide quality assurance standards for gypsum board defined in this manual as type x, the gypsum association requires that all companies listing proprietary tests or. The digital fire resistance design manual 20151001. Since 1959, the gypsum association has engaged extensively in testing and evaluation of both generic and proprietary systems. Gypsum panel products, ga801 for proper storage and handling requirements. Ga6002018 premium fire resistance and sound control design manual.
Since december 2016, more than half of gas extensive catalogue of free guidance documents has been updated to reflect the most current recommendations by industry experts. Such areas include but are not limited to saunas, steam rooms, gang shower rooms, and indoor pools. Describes complete line of construction products, including sheetrock brand gypsum panels and imperial brand gypsum base for drywall and veneer plaster construction, sheathing and ceilings. Ihs markit is your source for ga standards and publications. Gypsum fire resistance design manual, 21st edition since 1959, the gypsum association has engaged extensively in testing and evaluation of both generic and proprietary systems. The 20th edition of the gypsum associations flagship publication depicts over 600 systems that may be used for. Gypsum contractors reference list valid for january 2017 december 2017 page 2 of 2. How to use the national gypsum company gypsum construction guide national gypsum products for all your building needs your national gypsum company gypsum construction guide has been carefully developed to provide you with a comprehensive guide to the entire range of national gypsum products. Hyattsville, md the gypsum association is pleased to announce the release of the 19 th edition of ga600,fire resistance design manual frdm. Since 1959, the association has regularly published its collection of the latest in fireresistance rated gypsum building system designs.
A wall and ceiling trade association serving the wall and ceiling industry. Ga6002018 premium fire resistance and sound control. Links to readonly versions of prior editions of ga216 specification for the application and finishing of gypsum panel products and ga600 fire resistance and sound control design manual. Sound tested with 6 1 4 thick glass fiber insulation compressed and friction fit in stud space. The international codes icodes are the widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.
In 1990, the gypsum association agreed to print the first edition of ga214 and has never abdicated the responsibility. The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis. You can order the handbook here though i usually get mine free from product representatives. The gypsum association has released the 21st edition of the fire resistance design manual. Aug 01, 20 it is a common misconception that the gypsum association controls the content of ga214 because we print it and it bears an organizational identification number. The gypsum association fire resistance design manual 2015 ga600 21. Our gypsum association publications are in the adobe pdf format. With more than 700 systems addressing almost every imaginable. While the majority of users have continued to order the traditional hardcopy version, 16 percent are taking advantage of the ebook, which allows users to search through the 300 page book by word or phrase. It continues to be the recognized industry standard manual for specification and field practice for wall and ceiling work and continues to extend into all other regions within canada and usa. You will need acrobat reader to view these documents. The systems in this manual utilize gypsum products to provide fire resistance to walls, partitions, floor ceilings, roofceilings, columns, beams, girders, and trusses. The answers to the examination questions will be based on the editions listed below.
A notforprofit trade association founded in 1930, promoting the use of gypsum while advancing the development, growth, and general welfare of the gypsum industry in the united states and canada on behalf of its member companies. A notforprofit trade association founded in 1930, promoting the use of gypsum while advancing the. Association of builders and contractors institute, inc. Revised technical guidance is coming from the gypsum.
Revised every three years, ga600 has been referenced by the. Fire resistance design manualgypsum systemgypsum association. Fire resistance design manual, sound control 2012 the gypsum association on. Aci releases 2012 edition of the manual of concrete practice. The test procedure consists of the fire endurance test for all assem.
The nrdca has enhanced the engineered roof deck systems program by modifying the current program to include hsw and sd information. Based on these enhancments the program is now aiaces approved for 1 learning unit, hsw and sd. Revised on a three year cycle, ga600 has been referenced by the model building codes as a source of fireresistive designs for more than 40 years. Earlier this summer, the gypsum association ga revised 11 technical documents pertaining to the application, finishing, handling, and storage of gypsum panel products. The full version of the gypsum construction handbook. Association fire resistance design manual, 600, 21st ga edition for the 2018 ibc, 20th edition for the 2015 ibc, or 19th editionfor the 2012 and 2009 ibc, are recognized for use when installed in accordance with the manual and the corresponding fire test report listed in the manual. Fire resistance design manual ga6002012 the 20th edition. The most complete collection of current gypsum association publications compiled. The gypsum association fire resistance design manual ga600 21st edition, although not specifically listed as a. Oct 01, 2015 as i write this, the 21st edition of the gypsum associations fire resistance design manualga6002015 has been on the street for only a month. According to the gypsum association, gypsum board is the generic name for a family of panel products that consist of a noncombustible core, composed primarily of gypsum, and a paper surfacing on the face, back and long edges. Proform drywall finishing products construction guide. Evaluation reports code acceptances gypsum association. Edition 20 for the 2015 ibc, or 19th editionor the 2012 f and 2009 ibc, are recognized for use.
The international codes icodes are the widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe, sustainable. From this testing comes the fire resistance design manual ga600. Gypsum association publications literature american gypsum. Now almost 400 pages, the 2018 manual contains more than 140 new systems that supplement existing designs for. Whats more, it features an expanded section on sound transmission class data. I have scanned discontinued listings from the latest 2015 and previous editions 2012 and 2009. Fire resistance design manual ga6002012 the 20th edition skip to the end of the images gallery. The fire resistance design manual provides contractors, designers, specifiers, owners, and others with a convenient compilation of the latest in tested gypsum board designed firerated protection systems as well as some tried and true older systems that have been with us for quite awhile. Fyi, the latest fire resistance design manual ga600 is the 21st edition 2015. Gypsum systems, 18th edition ga6002006 by gypsum association and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The fire resistance design manual provides contractors, designers, specifiers, owners, and others with a convenient compilation of the latest in tested gypsumboard designed firerated protection systems as well as some tried and true older systems that have been with us for quite awhile. Gypsum association releases twentysecond edition of manual. The 2012 standards manual is completely revised, and is current with the latest standards, codes and industry practices. Some of the questions will also be based on field experience and knowledge of trade practices. Ga6002018 premium fire resistance and sound control design manual gypsum association on. The architect has a gypsum shaftwall system show on the wall type schedule with ga wp7453 indicated. Gypsum association standards standards dm standards. Gypsum association releases 2015 fire resistance design manual. Gypsum contractors trade knowledge exam reference list. The most complete collection of current gypsum association publications compiled into a handy 3ring binder. Since 1946, bni building news has been the nations most comprehensive source of construction books, building codes, legal forms, cost estimating tools and other reference materials for the building trades. This system is not listed in the 20th edition of gypsum association fire resistance design manual ga6002012, but it is listed in the earlier 19th edition ga6002009. National gypsum company, drywall, cement board, gypsum board. And over the last 50 years, the manual has become the standard industry reference document for architects and design professionals, builders and drywall contractors, and the building code enforcement community.
The gypsum association fire resistance and sound control. Dec 20, 2018 the gypsum association ga is pleased to announce the release of ga6002018 fire resistance and sound control design manual. Aia registered engineered roof deck systems program. Describes complete line of construction products, including sheetrock brand gypsum panels and imperial brand gypsum base for drywall and veneer plaster construction, sheathing and. Edition, although not specifically listed as a reference standard in the 2009, 2012, or 2015 ibc, is an acceptable alternative. This system is not listed in the 20th edition of gypsum association fire resistance design manual ga600 2012, but it is listed in the earlier 19th edition ga6002009. Per icc esr38 the latest editions of these publications, namely, ga2162018 and ga6002018, are code accepted. Appendix 423 rating fire endurance canulc s101 this is the standard test for rating the fire resistance of columns, girders, astm e119, ul 263 beams, and wallpartition, floorceiling and roofceiling assemblies.
Application and finishing of gypsum panel products, ga 216, for exterior ceilings, soffits, and sills. If you send me an email i will sent this scan to you. The awcc developed, maintains and updates the wall and ceiling specification standards manual. The gypsum association ga is pleased to announce the release of ga600 2018. The 20th edition of the gypsum associations flagship publication depicts over 600 systems that may be used for firerated walls and partitions, floorceiling systems, roofceiling systems, and to protect columns, beams, and girders. Fire resistance design manual ga600 2012 the 20th edition skip to the end of the images gallery. Now almost 400 pages, the 2018 manual contains more than 140 new.
The manual is now available in an online accessible format for an annual subscription fee. Gypsum fire resistance design manual, 21st edition. Esr38 recognizes gypsum panel products for specific interior and exterior applications and references the associations ga600 fire resistance and sound control design manual for various loadbearing and nonloadbearing fireresistancerated wall, floorceiling, and roofceiling gypsum board assemblies. Gypsum wallboard, proprietary steel studs proprietary resilient sound isolation clip and 78 hat channel 24 o.
The gypsum association ga is pleased to announce the release of ga6002018. Gypsum standards cover gypsum board for walls, ceilings, and roofs. The gypsum associations fire resistance design manual and handling gypsum board. The gypsum association ga is in the final stages of completing the twentysecond edition of its flagship publication, ga6002018 fire resistance and sound control design manual. Gypsum board is one of several building materials covered. Also, beads, trims, framing, insulation, fasteners, adhesives, joint compounds, coatings, tapes, plaster finishes and textures. Ga216 application and finishing of gypsum panel products. Contractors manual, 2017 which includes the 2012 circular e. From this testing comes the fire resistance design ma.
The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis referenced by the. As i write this, the 21st edition of the gypsum associations fire resistance design manualga6002015 has been on the street for only a month. The 20th edition of the gypsum association s flagship publication depicts over 600 systems that may be used for firerated walls and partitions, floorceiling systems, roofceiling systems, and to protect columns, beams, and girders. The gypsum association, a notforprofit trade association founded in 1930, promotes the use of gypsum while advancing the development, growth, and general w. Application and finishing of gypsum panel products as a reference standard to be followed in the application and finishing of gypsum board.
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