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Understanding the UL Fire Resistance Directories - Ron Blank ...

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<strong>Understanding</strong> <strong>UL</strong>Page 5 – Gypsum Board9. Gypsum BoardGypsum board thicknesses specified in specific designs areminimums. Greater thicknesses of gypsum board are permitted aslong as <strong>the</strong> fastener length is increased to provide penetrationinto framing that is equal to or greater than that achieved with <strong>the</strong>specified gypsum board thickness and fasteners.Additional layers of gypsum board are permitted to be added to anydesign.For designs containing <strong>the</strong> statement "See Gypsum Board (CKNX)Category for names of Classified Companies," any product in <strong>the</strong>category (CKNX) that meets <strong>the</strong> specifications (i.e., thickness,size) described in <strong>the</strong> design may be used. This statement isapplicable to any gypsum board manufacturer who producesClassified gypsum board meeting <strong>the</strong> thickness and size of <strong>the</strong> boardspecified in <strong>the</strong> design. It is not required that <strong>the</strong>se Design Numbersappear in <strong>the</strong> individual Classifications.

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