Design No.

U340

September 23, 2020

Bearing Wall Rating — 1 Hr.

Finish Rating — See Item 2
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.

HORIZONTAL SECTION
1. Wood Studs — Nom 2 by 4 in. alternating on opposite sides of nom 2 by 6 in. wood plates. Spaced 24 in. OC max
on each side of wood plates, staggered 12 in. OC (or staggered equally if less than 24 in. OC) on opposite side.

2. Gypsum Board* — 5/8 in. thick gypsum board, paper or vinyl faced with beveled, square, tapered or rounded
edges. Gypsum board nailed to each stud 7 in. OC with 6d cement coated nails, 1-7/8 in. long, 0.0915 in. shank diam
and 1/4 in. diam head. As an alternate, No. 6 bugle head drywall screws, 1-7/8 in. long, may be substituted for the 6d
cement coated nails. When used in widths other than 48 in., gypsum board to be installed horizontally.

When Steel Framing Members* (Item 5 or any alternate clips) are used, gypsum board attached to furring channels
with 1 in. long Type S bugle-head steel screws spaced 12 in. OC.

AMERICAN GYPSUM CO — Types AG-C.

CERTAINTEED GYPSUM INC — Type C

CGC INC — Types C, IP-X2 (Finish rating 26 min).

CONTINENTAL BUILDING PRODUCTS OPERATING CO, L L C — Type LGFC-C/A.

GEORGIA-PACIFIC GYPSUM L L C — Types 5 (Finish rating 26 min), DAPC, TG-C.

NATIONAL GYPSUM CO — Types FSK-C, FSW-C, FSW-G.

PABCO BUILDING PRODUCTS L L C, DBA PABCO GYPSUM — Type C or PG-C.

THAI GYPSUM PRODUCTS PCL — Type C.

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Types C, IP-X2 (Finish rating 26 min).

2A. Gypsum Board* — (As an alternate to Item 2) — Nominal 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft. wide panels, applied vertically to studs
and bearing plates on one side of the assembly with 1-5/8 in. long Type S screws spaced 12 in. OC at perimeter of
panels and 8 in. OC in the field. Horizontal joints of vertically applied panels need not be backed by studs. Panel joints
covered with paper tape and two layers of joint compound. Screwheads covered with two layers of joint compound.
Batts and Blankets placed in stud cavity as described in Item 4B. Not evaluated for use with Steel Framing Members,
Furring Channels or Fiber, Sprayed.
PABCO BUILDING PRODUCTS L L C, DBA PABCO GYPSUM — Type QuietRock 530 (finish rating 23 min).

2B. Gypsum Board* — (As an alternate to Item 2) — 5/8 in. thick gypsum panels, with beveled, square, or tapered
edges, applied either horizontally or vertically. Gypsum panels fastened to framing with 1-1/4 in. long Type W coarse
thread gypsum panel steel screws spaced a max 8 in. OC, with last screw 1 in. from edge of board. When used in
widths of other than 48 in., gypsum boards are to be installed horizontally.

AMERICAN GYPSUM CO — Types AGX-1, M-Glass or AG-C, LightRoc

NATIONAL GYPSUM CO — Type FSK, Type FSK-G, Type FSW, Type FSW-3, Type FSW-5, Type FSW-G, Type FSK-C,
Type FSW-C, Type FSMR-C, Type FSW-6, Type FSL

2C. Gypsum Board* — (As an alternate to Item 2) — Nominal 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft. wide panels, applied vertically. Panels
nailed 7 in. OC with 6d cement coated nails 1-7/8 in. long, 0.0915 in. shank diam and 15/64 in. diam heads. Horizontal
joints of vertically applied panels to be backed by studs.

PABCO BUILDING PRODUCTS L L C, DBA PABCO GYPSUM — Type QuietRock ES.

2D. Wall and Partition Facings and Accessories* — (As an alternate to Item 2) — Nominal 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft. wide
panels, applied vertically. Panels nailed 7 in. OC with 6d cement coated nails 1-7/8 in. long, 0.0915 in. shank diam and
15/64 in. diam heads. Horizontal joints of vertically applied panels to be backed by studs.

PABCO BUILDING PRODUCTS L L C, DBA PABCO GYPSUM — Type QuietRock 527.

2E. Gypsum Board* — (As an alternate to Item 2) — Any 5/8 in. thick UL Classified Gypsum Board that is
eligible for use in Design Nos. L501, G512 or U305 — Nom. 5/8 in. thick gypsum board, paper or vinyl faced with
beveled, square, tapered or rounded edges. Gypsum board nailed to each stud 7 in. OC with 6d cement coated nails,
1-7/8 in. long, 0.0915 in. shank diam and 1/4 in. diam head. As an alternate, No. 6 bugle head drywall screws, 1-7/8 in.
long, may be substituted for the 6d cement coated nails. When used in widths other than 48 in., gypsum board to be
installed horizontally. Batts and Blankets placed in stud cavity as described in Item 4B.

When Steel Framing Members* (Item 5) are used, gypsum board attached to furring channels with 1 in. long Type S
bugle-head steel screws spaced 12 in. OC.

CABOT MANUFACTURING ULC (View Classification) — CKNX.R25370

AMERICAN GYPSUM CO (View Classification) — CKNX.R14196

BEIJING NEW BUILDING MATERIALS PUBLIC LTD CO (View Classification) — CKNX.R19374

CERTAINTEED GYPSUM INC (View Classification) — CKNX.R3660

CGC INC (View Classification) — CKNX.R19751

CONTINENTAL BUILDING PRODUCTS OPERATING CO, L L C (View Classification) — CKNX.R18482

GEORGIA-PACIFIC GYPSUM L L C (View Classification) — CKNX.R2717

LOADMASTER SYSTEMS INC (View Classification) — CKNX.R11809

NATIONAL GYPSUM CO (View Classification) — CKNX.R3501

PABCO BUILDING PRODUCTS L L C, DBA PABCO GYPSUM (View Classification) — CKNX.R7094

PANEL REY S A (View Classification) — CKNX.R21796

SIAM GYPSUM INDUSTRY (SARABURI) CO LTD (View Classification) — CKNX.R19262

THAI GYPSUM PRODUCTS PCL (View Classification) — CKNX.R27517

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO (View Classification) — CKNX.R1319

USG MEXICO S A DE C V (View Classification) — CKNX.R16089

2F. Gypsum Board* — (As an alternate to Item 2) — 5/8 in. thick gypsum panels, with beveled, square, or tapered
edges, applied either horizontally or vertically. Gypsum panels fastened to framing with 1-1/4 in. long Type W coarse
thread gypsum panel steel screws spaced a maximum 10 in. OC with the last two screws 4 and 1 in. from the edges of
the board. When used in widths other than 48 in., gypsum panels are to be installed horizontally.

CONTINENTAL BUILDING PRODUCTS OPERATING CO, L L C — Type LGFC6A (finish rating 21 min), Type LGFC2A,
Type LGFC-C/A, Type LGFC-WD, Type LGLLX

2G. Gypsum Board* — (For use with Item 5E) - Any 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft. wide, Gypsum Board UL Classified for Fire
Resistance (CKNX) eligible for use in Design Nos. U305 and L501 or G512. Two layers, applied vertically, and attached
furring channels (Item 5Ea). Vertical gypsum board side joints offset 24 inches between layers. Horizontal butt joints
offset 48 inches from adjacent board horizontal joints and 24 inches from base layer butt joint. Vertical joints
staggered one stud cavity on opposite sides of studs. Type S steel screws used to attach gypsum board to furring
channels. First layer - 1 in. long, 3 inches from the edge and 24 in. OC. Second layer- 1-5/8 in. long, spaced 1 inch from
the edge and 12 in. OC.

3. Joints and Nailheads — Gypsum board joints covered with tape and joint compound. Nail heads covered with joint
compound. As an alternate, nom 3/32 in. thick gypsum veneer plaster may be applied to entire surface of Classified
veneer baseboard. Joints reinforced.

4. Batts and Blankets* — (Optional) Required when Item 5E is used. Any thickness glass or mineral fiber batt
insulation friction-fit into stud cavities.

See Batts and Blankets (BZJZ) category for list of Classified companies.
4A. Fiber, Sprayed* — As an alternate to Batts and Blankets (Item 4) — Spray applied cellulose material. The fiber is
applied with water to completely fill the enclosed cavity in accordance with the application instructions supplied with
the product with a nominal dry density of 2.7 lb/ft3. Alternate Application Method: The fiber is applied without water
or adhesive at a nominal dry density of 3.5 lb/ft3, in accordance with the application instructions supplied with the
product. When Item 5, 5A, 5B, 5C or 5D is used, Fiber, Sprayed shall be INS735, INS745, INS765LD or INS770LD.

U S GREENFIBER L L C — INS735, INS745 and INS750LD for use with wet or dry application. INS515LD, INS541LD,
INS735, INS765LD, and INS773LD are to be used for dry application only.

4B. Batts and Blankets* — (Required for use with Wall and Partition Facings and Accessories, Item 2A and Gypsum
Board Item 2E) — Glass fiber insulation, nom 3-1/2 in. thick, min. density of 0.80 pcf, with a flame spread of 25 or less
and a smoke developed of 50 or less, friction-fitted to completely fill the stud cavities. See Batts and
Blankets Category (BKNV) for names of manufacturers.
4C. Fiber, Sprayed* — As an alternate to Batts and Blankets (Item 4) — Spray applied cellulose fiber. The fiber is
applied with water to completely fill the enclosed cavity in accordance with the application instructions supplied with
the product. The minimum dry density shall be 4.30 lbs./ft3.

INTERNATIONAL CELLULOSE CORP — Celbar-RL

4D. Fiber, Sprayed* — As an alternate to Batts and Blankets (Item 4) — Spray-applied cellulose material. The fiber is
applied with water to completely fill the enclosed cavity in accordance with the application instructions supplied with
the product. To facilitate the installation of the material, any thin, woven or non-woven netting may be attached by
any means possible to the outer face the studs. The material shall reach equilibrium moisture content before the
installation of materials on either face of the studs. The minimum dry density shall be 5.79 lbs/ft3.

APPLEGATE HOLDINGS L L C — Applegate Advanced Stabilized Cellulose Insulation

5. Steel Framing Members* — (Optional, Not Shown) — Furring channels and Steel Framing Members as described
below:

A. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel. 2-9/16 in. or 2-23/32 in. wide by 7/8 in. deep,
spaced 24 in. OC perpendicular to studs. Channels secured to studs as described in Item B. Ends of adjoining
channels are overlapped 6 in. and tied together with double strand of No. 18 SWG galv steel wire near each
end of overlap. As an alternate, ends of adjoining channels may be overlapped 6 in. and secured together with
two self-tapping #6 framing screws, min. 7/16 in. long at the midpoint of the overlap, with one screw on each
flange of the channel. Gypsum board attached to furring channels as described in Item 2.

B. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item A) to studs (Item 1) . Clips spaced 48 in.
OC., and secured to studs with No. 8 x 2-1/2 in. coarse drywall screw through the center grommet. Furring
channels are friction fitted into clips. RSIC-1 clip for use with 2-9/16 in. wide furring channels. RSIC-1 (2.75) clip
for use with 2-23/32 in. wide furring channels.

PAC INTERNATIONAL L L C — Types RSIC-1, RSIC-1 (2.75).

5A. Steel Framing Members* — (Optional, Not Shown, As an alternate to Item 5) — Furring channels and Steel
Framing Members as described below:

A. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel. 2-3/8 in. wide by 7/8 in. deep, spaced 24 in. OC
perpendicular to studs. Channels secured to studs as described in Item b. Ends of adjoining channels are
overlapped 6 in. and tied together with double strand of No. 18 SWG galv steel wire near each end of overlap.
As an alternate, ends of adjoining channels may be overlapped 6 in. and secured together with two self-
tapping #6 framing screws, min. 7/16 in. long at the midpoint of the overlap, with one screw on each flange of
the channel. Gypsum board attached to furring channels as described in Item 2.
 B. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item A) to studs. Clips spaced 48 in. OC.
Genie clips secured to studs with No. 8 x 1-1/2 in. coarse drywall screw through the center hole. Furring
channels are friction fitted into clips.

PLITEQ INC — Type Genie Clip

5B. Steel Framing Members* — (Optional, Not Shown, As an alternate to Item 5) — Furring channels and Steel
Framing Members as described below:

A. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel. Spaced 24 in. OC perpendicular to studs. Channels
secured to studs as described in Item b. Ends of adjoining channels overlapped 6 in. and tied together with
double strand of No. 18 AWG galvanized steel wire.Gypsum board attached to furring channels as described in
Item 2.

B. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item 5BA) to studs. Clips spaced 48 in. OC.,
and secured to studs with 2 in. coarse drywall screw with 1 in. diam washer through the center hole. Furring
channels are friction fitted into clips.

STUDCO BUILDING SYSTEMS — RESILMOUNT Sound Isolation Clips - Type A237R

5C. Steel Framing Members* — (Optional, Not Shown, As an alternate to Item 5) — Furring channels and Steel
Framing Members as described below:

A. Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel. Spaced 24 in. OC perpendicular to studs. Channels
secured to studs as described in Item 5Cb. Ends of adjoining channels overlapped 6 in. and tied together with
double strand of No. 18 AWG galvanized steel wire.Gypsum board attached to furring channels as described in
Item 2.

B. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item 5Ca) to studs. Clips spaced 48 in. OC.,
and secured to studs with No. 8 x 2-1/2 in. coarse drywall screw through the center hole. Furring channels are
friction fitted into clips.

REGUPOL AMERICA — Type SonusClip

5D. Steel Framing Members* — (Optional, Not Shown, As an alternate to Item 5) — Resilient channels and Steel
Framing Members as described below:

a. Resilient Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel, spaced 24 in. OC, and perpendicular to studs.
Channels secured to studs as described in Item b. Ends of adjoining channels overlapped 6 in. and secured in
place with two No. 8 15 x 1/2 in. Philips Modified Truss screws spaced 2-1/2 in. from the center of the overlap.
Gypsum board attached to resilient channels as described in Item 2.
 b. Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach resilient channels (Item 5Da) to studs. Clips spaced 48 in. OC.,
and secured to studs with No. 8 x 2-1/2 in. coarse drywall screw through the center hole. Resilient channels are
secured to clips with one No. 10 x 1/2 in. pan-head self-drilling screw.

KEENE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO INC — Type RC+ Assurance Clip

5E. Steel Framing Members* — (Optional, Not Shown, As an alternate to Item 5) — Resilient channels and Framing
Members as described below:

a. Resilient Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel, spaced 24 in. OC, and perpendicular to studs.
Channels secured to studs as described in Item 5Eb. Ends of adjoining channels overlapped 6 in. and tied
together with double strand of No. 18 AWG galvanized steel wire. As an alternate, ends of adjoining channels
may be overlapped 6 in. and secured together with two self-tapping No. 6 framing screws, min. 7/16 in. long
at the midpoint of the overlap, with one screw on each flange of the channel. Two layers of gypsum board
attached to furring channels as described in Item 2G.

b. Framing Members* — Used to attach resilient channels (Item 5Ea) to studs (Item 1). Rafts secured to stud,
spaced a maximum of 24 in. OC. horizontally, vertically spaced 3 in. from the top and bottom and 24 inch on
center along each stud and secured with two 1-1/4 inch (No. 6) Type W drywall screws. One on each side of
the core. Fasteners should not be placed closer than 1/4 inch to the edges of the mounts.

BCD LLC — Type HushFrame Raft Connector

5F. Steel Framing Members* — (Optional, Not Shown, As an alternate to Item 5) — Used as an alternate method to
attach resilient channels to wall studs. A resilient sound isolation accessory shall be used at each attachment point of
the resilient channels and spaced max 24 in. O.C. Channel ends butted and centered under the structural members
and attached with one accessory at each end. Additional accessories used to hold resilient channels that support the
gypsum board end joints. The accessory envelops the mounting edge of the resilient channel. The accessory and
resilient channel are fastened to the structural members with the screws supplied with the accessory and per the
accessory manufacturer's installation instructions.

PAC INTERNATIONAL L L C — Type RC-1 Boost

5G Steel Framing Members* — (Optional, Not Shown, As an alternate to Item 5) — Furring channels and Steel
Framing Members as described below:

a Furring Channels — Formed of No. 25 MSG galv steel. 2-23/32 in. wide by 7/8 in. or 1-1/2 in. deep, spaced
24 in. OC perpendicular to studs. Channels secured to studs as described in Item b. Ends of adjoining channels
are overlapped 6 in. and tied together with double strand of No. 18 SWG galv steel wire near each end of
overlap. As an alternate, ends of adjoining channels may be overlapped 6 in. and secured together with two
self-tapping #6 framing screws, min. 7/16 in. long at the midpoint of the overlap, with one screw on each
flange of the channel. Gypsum board attached to furring channels as described in Item 2.
 b Steel Framing Members* — Used to attach furring channels (Item 5Ga) to studs. Clips spaced maximum 48
in. OC. Clips secured to studs with No. 8 x 2-1/2 in. coarse drywall screw through the center grommet. Furring
channels are friction fitted into clips.

CLARKDIETRICH BUILDING SYSTEMS — Type ClarkDietrich Sound Clip

6. Furring Channel — Optional — Not Shown — For use on one side of the wall with Item 2B - Resilient channels, 25
MSG galv steel, spaced vertically 24 in. OC, flange portion screw attached to one side of studs with 1-1/4 in. long
diamond shaped point, double lead Phillips head steel screws.

7. Non-Bearing Wall Partition Intersection — (Optional) — Two nominal 2 by 4 in. stud or nominal 2 by 6 in. stud
nailed together with two 3in. long 10d nails spaced a max. 16 in. OC. vertically and fastened to one side of the
minimum 2 by 4 in. stud with 3 in. long 10d nails spaced a max 16 in. OC. vertically. Intersection between partition
wood studs to be flush with the 2 by 4 in. studs. The wall partition wood studs are to be framed by with a second 2 by
4 in. wood stud fastened with 3 in. long 10d nails spaced a max. 16 in. OC. vertically. Maximum one non-bearing wall
partition intersection per stud cavity. Non-bearing wall partition stud depth shall be at a minimum equal to the depth
of the bearing wall.

8. Wall and Partition Facings and Accessories* — (Optional, Not Shown) — Nominal 1/2 in. thick, 4 ft. wide panels,
for optional use as an additional layer on one or both sides of the assembly. Panels attached in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations. When the QR-500 or QR-510 panel is installed between the wood framing and the
UL Classified gypsum board, the required UL Classified gypsum board layer(s) is/are to be installed as indicated as to
fastener type and spacing, except that the required fastener length shall be increased by a minimum of 1/2 in. Not
evaluated or intended as a substitute for the required layer(s) of UL Classified Gypsum Board.

PABCO BUILDING PRODUCTS L L C, DBA PABCO GYPSUM — Type QuietRock QR-500 and QR-510

9. Mineral and Fiber Board* — (Optional, Not Shown) — For use with Items 9A-9D — For optional use as an
additional layer on one side of wall. Nom 1/2 in. thick, 4 ft. wide with long dimension parallel and centered over studs.
Attached to studs and top and bottom bearing plates with minimum 1-3/8 in. long ring shanked nails or 1-1/4 in. long
Type W steel screws, spaced 12 in. OC and 24 in. OC along all intermediate framing. The required UL Classified
gypsum board layer (Item 9D) is to be installed over the Mineral and Fiber Boards. Glass Fiber Insulation, Item 9A, or
Batts and Blankets, Item 9B, and Adhesive, Item 9C, are required.

HOMASOTE CO — Homasote Type 440-32

9A. Glass Fiber Insulation* — (For use with Item 9) 5-1/2 in. thick glass fiber batts bearing the UL Classification
Marking as to Surface Burning and/or Fire Resistance, placed to completely fill the interior of the wall. See Batts and
Blankets (BKNV or BZJZ) categories for names of Classified companies.

9B. Batts and Blankets* — (As an alternate to Item 9A, For use with Item 9), 5-1/2 in. thick mineral wool batts, placed
to completely fill interior of wall.

THERMAFIBER INC — Type SAFB, SAFB FF

9C. Adhesive — (For use with Item 9) — Construction grade adhesive applied in vertical, serpentine, nominal 3/8 in.
wide beads down the length of both vertical edges of Mineral and Fiber Board (Item 9).

9D. Gypsum Board* — (For use with Item 9) — 5/8 in. thick, 4 ft. wide, applied vertically over Mineral and Fiber Board
(Item 9) with vertical joints located anywhere over stud cavities. Secured to mineral and fiber boards with 1-1/2 in.
Type G Screws spaced 8 in. OC along edges of each vertical joint and 12 in. OC in intermediate field of the Mineral and
Fiber Board (Item 9). Secured to outermost studs and bearing plates with 2 in. long Type S screws spaced 8 in. OC.
Gypsum Board joints covered with paper tape and joint compound. Screw heads covered with joint compound. Finish
Rating 30 Min.

AMERICAN GYPSUM CO — Type AG-C

CERTAINTEED GYPSUM INC — Type C

CGC INC — Types C, IP-X2, IPC-AR

CONTINENTAL BUILDING PRODUCTS OPERATING CO, L L C — Type LGFC-C/A

GEORGIA-PACIFIC GYPSUM L L C — Types 5, DAPC, TG-C

NATIONAL GYPSUM CO — Types eXP-C, FSK-C, FSW-C

PABCO BUILDING PRODUCTS L L C, DBA PABCO GYPSUM — Type PG-C

PANEL REY S A — Type PRC

THAI GYPSUM PRODUCTS PCL — Type C

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO — Types C, IP-X2, IPC-AR

USG MEXICO S A DE C V — Types C, IP-X2, IPC-AR

* Indicates such products shall bear the UL or cUL Certification Mark for jurisdictions
employing the UL or cUL Certification (such as Canada), respectively.
Last Updated on 2020-09-23