Fire Resistance Directory GCP Applied Technologies Ul Designs Fire-Resistance Ratings - ANSI/UL 263
Fire Resistance Directory GCP Applied Technologies Ul Designs Fire-Resistance Ratings - ANSI/UL 263
Fire Resistance Directory GCP Applied Technologies Ul Designs Fire-Resistance Ratings - ANSI/UL 263
Restrained Assembly Ratings — 3/4, 1, 1-1/2, 2 or 3 Hr (See Items 1, 3A, 6, 10 and 11)
Unrestrained Beam Ratings — 1, 1-1/2, 2, 3 and 4 Hr (See Items 4, 4A, 10 and 11)
This design was evaluated using a load design method other than the Limit States Design Method (e.g., Working Stress Design
Method). For jurisdictions employing the Limit States Design Method, such as Canada, a load restriction factor shall be used — See
Guide BXUV or BXUV7
* Indicates such products shall bear the UL or cUL Certification Mark for jurisdictions employing the UL or cUL Certification (such
as Canada), respectively.
Supports — W8x28,W12x16 or alternate (per Section IV.6 in the front of the Fire Resistance Directory) steel beam or
min 8K1 steel joists when joist substitution applied.
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1. Normal Weight or Lightweight Concrete — Normal weight concrete carbonate or siliceous aggregate, 3500 psi
compressive strength, vibrated. Lightweight concrete, expanded shale, or slate aggregate by rotary-kiln method, or
expanded clay aggregate by rotary-kiln or sintered-grate method, or pumice aggregate, 3000 psi compressive strength,
vibrated, 4 to 7 percent entrained air.
*For use with 2 or 3 in. steel floor and form units only.
2A. Negative Reinforcement — - (Not Shown) - Optional - For 3/4, 1, 1-1/2 and 2 Hr Restrained Assembly Rating Only.
Used in lieu of Item 2 and with Items 2B or 2C. For floor spans with concrete cast continuous over the supporting beams.
Deformed bars designed to resist the support moments of the concrete slab in accordance with the latest ACI Building
Code Specifications.
2B. Fiber Reinforcement* — - (Not Shown) - For 3/4, 1, 1-1/2 and 2 Hr Restrained Assembly Rating Only. Required
with Item 2A. Engineered synthetic fibers added to concrete mix to control shrinkage cracks in concrete. Fibers added to
concrete mix at rate of 5 lbs of fiber for each cubic yard of concrete.
2C. Fiber Reinforcement* — (Not Shown) - For 3/4, 1, 1-1/2 and 2 Hr Restrained Assembly Rating Only. Required with
Item 2A. Engineered synthetic fibers added to concrete mix to control shrinkage cracks in concrete. Fibers added to
concrete mix at rate of 1 lbs of fiber for each cubic yard of concrete (Fibermesh 150) or 1.5 lbs of fiber for each cubic yard
of concrete (Fibermesh 300).
3. Steel Floor and Form Units* — Composite or Non-Composite, 1-1/2, 1-5/8, 2 or 3 in. deep galv units or 4-1/2 in.
deep non-composite galv units. Fluted units may be uncoated or phosphatized/painted. Min gauges are 22 MSG for fluted
and 20/20 MSG for cellular units. The following combinations of units may be used:
(3) One or two 3 in. deep, 12 in. wide, 18/18 MSG min cellular units, alternating with 3 in. deep
fluted or other cellular.
(4) Any blend of fluted and 18, 24, 26, 28, or 36 in. wide cellular.
(5) 3 in. deep, 30 in. wide cellular with 8-1/8 in. wide valley alongside joints may be used when
3/8 in. diam reinforcing bars are placed 1-1/2 in. to each side of side joints and 1 in. above
bottom of units.
(6) Corrugated, 1-5/16 in. deep, 30 in. wide, 24 MSG min galv units with shear wires factory
welded to deck corrugations. Welded to supports 12 in. OC. through welding washers. For shear
wire spacing of 8 in. or less the steel deck stress shall not exceed 20 KSI. For shear wire spacing
greater than 8 in. OC. but less than or equal to 12 in. OC. steel deck stress shall not exceed 12
KSI.
ASC STEEL DECK, DIV OF ASC PROFILES L L C — 32 in. wide Types NH-32, NHN-32, NHF-32;
36 in. wide Types BH-36, BHN-36, BHN-35-1/4, BHF-36, BHF-36A, 2WH-36, 2WHS-36, 2WHF-36,
2WHF-36A, 3WxH-36, 3WxHF-36, 3WxHF-36A, 3WH-36, 3WHF-36, 3W-36, 3WF-36, DG3W-36,
DG3WF-36. All units may be galvanized or Prime Shield. Non-cellular decks may be vented
designated with a "V" suffix to the product name. Cellular deck top and bottom sections may be
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CANAM STEEL CORP — 24 in. wide, Types 1-1/2, 2 or 3 in. LOK-Floor and LOK-Floor Cell; 36 in.
wide, Types 2 or 3 in. LOK-Floor and LOK-Floor Cells; 24 in. wide, Types N-LOK and N-LOK Cell;
24, 30 or 36 in. wide, Type 1-1/2 in. B-LOK and B-LOK Cell.
NEW MILLENNIUM BUILDING SYSTEMS L L C — 24 in. wide Types CFD-2, CFD-3; 24, 30 or
36 in. wide Type CFD-1.5; 24 or 36 in. wide Types Mac-Lok 2, Mac-Lok 3; 24 in. wide, Types B2C,
B2FC, NC, NFC; 30 in. wide Type B3C; 12 in. wide Mac-Way cellular 45 MOW, 2-633 MTWA, 3-633
MTWA, 3-633 MTWV, 3-633 MTWV+, 24 in. wide Type Versa-Dek.
DECK WEST INC — 36 in. wide Type B-DW, 2-DW or 3-DW. Side joints of 2-DW and 3-DW may
be fastened together with min 1 in. long No. 12 x 14 self-drilling, self-tapping steel screw 36 in.
OC.
EPIC METALS CORP — 24 in. wide Types EC150, ECP150, EC300, ECP300, EC366, ECP366,
EC150, EC300 inverted, Epicore A; 30 in. wide Types ECB150, ECBR150; 36 in. wide Types
EC266.
H H ROBERTSON — QL Types, 24 in. wide 3 or 3 inverted, UKX, UKX-3, 2 in. 99, AKX, 21 or 21
inverted, 121, NKX, TKX; 24 or 30 in. wide GKX, GKX-A; 36 in. wide 99, AKX, WKX; 24 26, 94, 36
in. wide NKX; 1.5NKC, NKC, AKX, 2 or 3 in. TKC; 12 in. wide noncomposite Sec. 12; 17 in. wide
21; 26 or 28 in. wide UKX, 87.5 cm wide. Side joints of QL, 99, 121, WKX, TKX, TKC, and Metric
units — QL-77-900; QLC-78-900; may be welded together 60 in. OC. Side joints of 99, AKX, WKX,
GKX, GKX-A, TKX and Metric units — QL-77-900 and QLC-78-900 may be fastened together with
min 1 in. long No. 12x14 self-drilling, self-tapping steel screws 36 in. OC.
HAMBRO STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, DIV OF CANAM STEEL CORP — 36 in. wide, 1-1/2 in. Type
P3615HB. The max superimposed loadings for Type P3615HB units shall not exceed 250 PSF. For
single spans, the use of the units shall be limited to 5 ft. 6 in., 6 ft 0 in. and 6 ft 6 in. max spans
for the 22, 20 and 18 gauge units, respectively. For multiple spans, 18 gauge units may be used
on a max 7 ft 6 in. span with a max total superimposed loading of 240 PSF.
KAM INDUSTRIES LTD, DBA CORDECK — 24 in. wide Types 2 or 3 in. WDR.
MARLYN STEEL DECKS INC — Type 1.5 CF, 2.0 CF or 3.0 CF.
VERCO DECKING INC - A NUCOR CO — FORMLOK™ deck types PLB, B, BR, PLN3, N3, PLN, N,
PLW2, W2, PLW3, W3. Units may be galvanized, phos./ptd, or mill finish. Units may be cellular or
acoustical cellular, with the suffix "CD" or "CD-AC" added to the product name, respectively. All
non-cellular deck may be vented or non-vented.12 in. wide PLW2, W2, PLW3 or W3 units may be
blended with 24 or 36 in. wide PLW2, W2, PLW3 or W3 units, respectively; or Types N3, PLN3, N3-
CD, PLN3-CD.
VULCRAFT, DIV OF NUCOR CORP — 24, 30 or 36 in. wide, Type 1.5 VL, 1.5 VLI, 1.5PLVLI, 1.5
VLP, 1.5PLVLP; 24 or 36 in. wide. Types 2VLI, 2.0PLVLI, 2VLP, 2.0PLVLP, 3VLI, 3.0PLVLI, 3 VLP,
3.0PLVLP. 36 in. wide Types 1.5 SB, 1.5 SBR; 24 or 36 in wide Types 2.0 SB, 3.0 SB, 36 in. wide
Type High Strength 1.5 SBI, 36 in. wide Type High Strength 1.5 SBN.
Spacing of welds attaching units to supports shall be 12 in. OC for 12, 24 and 36 in. wide units,
four welds per sheet for 30 in. wide units, 6 in. OC for 18 in. wide and Sec. 12 units. Unless noted
otherwise, adjacent units button-punched or welded together 36 in. OC alongside joints. Adjacent
18 in. wide units welded together 30 in. OC alongside joints. For 3 Hr Rating, units with
overlapping type side joints welded together 24 in. OC max.
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The Unrestrained Assembly Rating is equal to the Unrestrained Beam Rating for a max
of 3 Hr and is limited to the following floor units and spans:
(a) 1-1/2, 2 and 3 in. deep, 24 in. wide, 22 MSG or thicker fluted with clear spans not more than
7 ft, 8 in.
(b) 1-1/2, 2 and 3 in. deep, 24 in. wide, 20 MSG or thicker fluted with clear spans not more than
8 ft, 8 in.
(c) 1-1/2 and 2 in. deep, 24 in. wide, 16 MSG or thicker fluted and 18/18 MSG or thicker cellular
with clear spans not more than 9 ft, 11 in.
(d) 3 in. deep, 36 in. wide, 18 MSG or thicker fluted and 24 in. wide, 20/18 MSG or thicker cellular
with clear spans not more than 13 ft, 2 in.
For assemblies utilizing 3-1/4 in. lightweight concrete topping with a max Restrained Assembly
Rating of 2 Hr, the Unrestrained Assembly Rating is equal to the Unrestrained Beam Rating and is
limited to the following floor units and spans:
(a) 1-1/2, 2, and 3 in. deep, 24 or 36 in. wide, 22 MSG fluted and 20/20 MSG cellular with clear
spans not more than 9 ft, 6 in.
(b) 2 and 3 in. deep, 24 or 36 in. wide 20 MSG fluted and 20/20 MSG cellular with clear spans not
more than 10 ft, 0 in.
(c) 3 in. deep, 24 in. wide, 20 MSG fluted and 20/20 MSG cellular with clear spans not more than
13 ft, 2 in.
3A. Steel Floor and Form Units* — (not Shown) - For 1 Hr, 1-1/2 Hr and 2 Hr ratings and as an alternate to Item 3.
The top flange of the steel beam and or joist shall be protected with Spray-Applied Fire Protection Material Item 4, and
the the thickness of the protection shall be to the final thickness required for the rating for that member. Composite, galv
steel units. Min gauge 20 MSG. Side joints of adjacent units fully overlapping, fastened together by using 1-1/4 in. long
self-drilling, self-tapping steel screws driven through Shear-Bond Clips at 13-3/4 in. OC. Steel end closures flashings made
of min gauge 16 MSG galv steel, fixed to the steel work before decking is placed. Lightweight concrete loading shall be
governed by normal weight concrete load tables. "Consult the below-listed deck manufacturer for comprehensive load
tables and design parameters associated with this assembly."
Restrained 1 1-1/2 2 2
Assembly Rating,
h
Unrestrained 1 1-1/2 2 2
Assembly Rating,
h (Steel Deck
Span 32 ft,
9-5/8 in.)
Unrestrained 0 0 0 0
Assembly Rating,
h (Steel Deck
Span > 32 ft,
9-5/8 in.)
BAILEY METAL PRODUCTS LTD — Type COMSLAB™ 210 and COMSLAB™ 225, Steel End Closure Flashing
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Note #1: Joists from the N series designs may be substituted for the listed beam. When joists are
substituted, the restrained rating of the joist must be equal to or greater that the restrained rating of the
assembly. Additional joist substitution requirements are contained in the front of the Fire Resistance
Directory.
#This thickness applies when optional Item 10 is used over 3-1/4 in. light weight concrete topping.
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The thicknesses of Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Materials shown in the table below are applicable when the thickness
applied to the beams' lower flange edges is reduced to one-half that shown in the table.
+Thickness applied to beams' lower flange edges shall be a minimum of 1/4 in.
ARABIAN VERMICULITE INDUSTRIES — Types MK-6/HY, MK-6/HY Extended Set, MK-6/HB, MK-6s, MK-6 GF, MK-6 GF
Extended Set, MK-10 HB, MK-10 HB Extended Set, MK-1000/HB, MK-1000/HB Extended Set, Z-106, Z-106/G.
GCP KOREA INC — Types MK-6/HY, MK-6/HY Extended Set, MK-6/HB, MK-6s, MK-6 GF, MK-6 GF Extended Set, MK-10
HB, MK-10 HB Extended Set, MK-1000/HB, MK-1000/HB Extended Set, Z-106/G, Z-106.
GCP APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES INC — Types MK-6/HY, MK-6/HY Extended Set, MK-6/HB, MK-6s, MK-6 GF, MK-6 GF
Extended Set, MK-10 HB, MK-10 HB Extended Set, MK-1000/HB, MK-1000/HB Extended Set, RG, Z-106/G, Z-106.
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2 2 2 1, 1-3/16## 7/8
3 3 3 1-5/16 1-7/16
3 3 4 1-5/8 2
Note #1: Joists from the N series designs may be substituted for the listed beam. When joists are
substituted, the restrained rating of the joist must be equal to or greater that the restrained rating of the
assembly. Additional joist substitution requirements are contained in the front of the Fire Resistance
Directory.
##This thickness applies when optional Item 10 is used over 3-1/4 in. light weight concrete topping.
4B. Alternate Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Materials — Applied by mixing with water and spraying in one or more
coats to a final thickness as shown in the tables below to steel beam surfaces which must be clean and free of dirt, loose
scale and oil. The thicknesses shown in the table below are applicable to beams supporting all fluted floor or form units.
Min avg and min ind density of 40/36 pcf respectively for Types AV-650, Z-146, Z-146PC and Z-146T cementitious
mixture. Min avg and min ind density of 50/45 pcf respectively for Types AV800, Z-156, Z-156T and Z-156PC. For density
determination refer to Design Information Section.
W8x28
Beam Supporting
(see Note #1)
2 2 2 1, 1-3/16## 7/8
3 3 3 1-5/16 1-7/16
3 3 4 1-5/8 2
Note #1: Joists from the N series designs may be substituted for the listed beam. When joists are
substituted, the restrained rating of the joist must be equal to or greater that the restrained rating of the
assembly. Additional joist substitution requirements are contained in the front of the Fire Resistance
Directory.
##This thickness applies when optional Item 10 is used over 3-1/4 in. light weight concrete topping.
ARABIAN VERMICULITE INDUSTRIES — Types AV-650, AV-800 and Z-146 investigated for exterior use.
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5. Shear-Connector-Studs-Optional — Studs 3/4 in. diam by 3 in. long, for 1-1/2 in. deep form units to 5-1/4 in. long
for 3 in. deep form units, headed type or equivalent per AISC specifications. Welded to the top flange of the beam
through the steel form units.
6. Electrical Inserts — (Not shown) Classified as "Outlet Boxes and Fittings Classified for Fire Resistance".
For use with 2-1/2 in. lightweight concrete topping over QL-WKX steel floor units. Installed over factory-punched holes in
floor units per accompanying installation instructions. Spacing shall not be more than one insert in each 14 sq ft of floor
area with spacing along floor units not less than 48 in. OC. The holes cut in insert cover for passage of wires shall be no
more than 1/8 in. larger diam than wire. Restrained Assembly Rating is 3/4 hr with Tapmate II-FS-1 and 1 hr with
Tapmate II-FS-2 inserts.
WIREMOLD CO — After set Inserts. Single-service after set inserts installed per accompanying installation instructions in
2-1/2 in. diam hole core-drilled through min 3-1/4 in. thick concrete topping to top of cell of any min 3 in. deep cellular
steel floor unit specified under Item 3. Spacing shall be no more than one insert in each 10 sq ft of floor area in each span
with a min center to center spacing of 16 in. If the high potential and low potential raceways of the cellular steel floor unit
are separated by a valley filled with concrete, the center to center spacing of the high potential and low potential single-
service after set inserts may be reduced to a min of 7-1/2 in. Restrained Assembly Rating is 2 hr or less with internally
protected Type 436 after set insert with Type M4-, M6- or M8- Series single-service activation fitting.
WIREMOLD CO — — Internally protected Type 436 after set insert with Type M4-, M6- or M8- Series single-service
activation fitting.
7. Roof Covering Materials* — (Optional, not shown) Consisting of materials compatible with insulations described
herein which provide Class A, B or C coverings. See Roofing Materials and Systems Directory - Roof Covering Materials
(TEVT).
8. Insulating Concrete — (not shown) Optional. Various types of insulating concrete prepared and applied in the
thickness indicated:
SIPLAST INC
SIPLAST INC
B. Cellular Concrete-Roof Topping Mixture* — Concentrate mixed with water and Portland
Cement per manufacturers specifications. Min. thickness of 2-in. as measured to the top surface of
the structural concrete or foamed plastic (Item 9) when used. 28-day min compressive strength of
190 psi as determined with ASTM C495-66.
CELCORE INC — Type Celcore with cast dry density of 31 (+ or - 3.0) pcf or Type Celcore MF
with cast dry density of 29 (+ or - 3.0) pcf.
ELASTIZELL CORP OF AMERICA — Type II. Mix #1 of cast dry density 39 (+ or -) 3.0 pcf, Mix
#2 of cast dry density 40 (+ or -) 3.0 pcf, Mix #3 of cast dry density 47 (+ or -) 3.0 pcf.
SIPLAST INC — Mix No. 1 or 2. Cast dry density of 32+3 (Mix No. 1) or 36+3 (mix No. 2) pcf.
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D. Cellular Concrete-Roof Topping Mixture* — Foam Concentrate mixed with water, Portland
Cement and UL Classified Vermiculite Aggregate per manufacturer's application instructions. Cast
dry density of 33 (+ or -) 3.0 pcf and 28-day compressive strength of min 250 psi as determined
in accordance with ASTM C495-86.
E. Floor Topping Mixture* (Optional, not shown) — Approx 4.5 gal of water to 41 lbs of NVS
Premix floor topping mixture. Slurry coat 1/8 in. thickness beneath foamed plastic (Item 9) when
used, 1 in. min topping thickness.
SIPLAST INC
Floor Topping Mixture may be covered with Built-Up or Single Membrane Roof Covering.
9. Foamed Plastic* — (Optional-not shown) For use only with vermiculate or cellular concretes or Floor Topping mixture
( Item 8E) -Rigid polystyrene foamed plastic insulation having slots and/or holes sandwiched between vermiculite
concrete slurry which is applied to the normal or lightweight concrete surface and concrete topping.
SIPLAST INC
10. Roof Insulation-Mineral and Fiber Boards* or Foamed Plastic* — (Optional, not shown) — Mineral and fiber
boards or polyisocyanurate roof insulation applied over concrete floor with no restriction on board thickness. When
mineral and fiber boards or polyisocyanurate roof insulation are used the unrestrained beam rating shall be increased by a
min of 1/2 hr. See Mineral and Fiber Boards (CERZ) or Foamed Plastic (CCVW) category for names of Manufacturers.
11. Roof Insulation-Mineral and Fiber Boards* or Foamed Plastic* — (Optional, not shown) — Mineral and fiber
boards or polyisocyanurate roof insulation applied over concrete floor with no restriction on board thickness. When
mineral and fiber boards or polyisocyanurate roof insulation are used the thickness of Spray-Applied Fire Resistive
Materials shown in the table below are applicable when the thickness applied to the beams' lower flange edges is reduced
by one-half and the beams are supporting solid concrete slabs or floor assemblies containing only fluted floor or form
units with lightweight concrete. The table below is applicable when W8x28 or alternate (per BXUV. GuideInfo in the front
of the Fire Resistance Directory) steel beam is used. See Mineral and Fiber Boards (CERZ) or Foamed Plastic (CCVW)
category for names of Manufacturers.
1 7/16+ 3/4
1-1/2 11/16 1
2 15/16 1-1/4
3 1-7/16 1-11/16
+ Thickness applied to beams' lower flange edges shall be a min of 1/4 in.
* Indicates such products shall bear the UL or cUL Certification Mark for jurisdictions employing the UL or cUL Certification
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