1. Wall Assembly — The 1 or 2 hour fire-rated gypsum board/stud wall assembly shall be constructed of the materials and in the manner specified in the individual U300, U400, V400 or W400 Series Wall and Partition Designs in the UL Fire Resistance Directory and shall include the following construction features:

A. Studs — Wall framing may consist of either wood studs or steel channel studs. Wood studs to consist of nom 2 by 4 in. (51 by 102 mm) lumber spaced 16 in. (406 mm) OC. Steel studs to be min 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) wide and spaced max 24 in. (610 mm) OC.

B. Gypsum Board* — 5/8 in. (16 mm) thick, 4 ft (1.22 m) wide with square or tapered edges. The gypsum board type, thickness, number of layers, fastener type and sheet orientation shall be as specified in the individual Wall and Partition Design. Max diameter of opening is 2-3/8 in. (60 mm).

The hourly F and FH Ratings of the firestop system are equal to the hourly fire rating of the wall assembly.

2. Nonmetallic Pipe — One non-metallic pipe or tubing to be installed either concentrically or eccentrically within the firestop system. The annular space shall be min 0 in. (point contact) to max 1/2 in. (13 mm). Pipe or tubing to be rigidly supported on both sides of wall assembly. The following types and sizes of non-metallic pipes or tubing may be used:

A. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe — Nom 1/2 in. (38 mm) diam (or smaller) Schedule 40 solid core or cellular core PVC pipe for use in closed (process or supply) or vented (drain, waste or vent) piping systems.

B. Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing (ENT) — Nom 1/2 in. (38 mm) (or smaller) PVC tubing installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

C. Cross Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing — Nom 1 in. (25 mm) (or smaller) PEX tubing installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

3. Firestop System — The firestop system shall consist of the following:

A. Packing Material — (Optional)— For 2 hr wall assemblies, foam backer rod firmly packed into opening as a permanent form. Packing material to be recessed from each surface of the wall to accommodate the required thickness of fill material.

B. Fill Void or Cavity Materials* - Caulk — Min 5/8 in. (16 mm) thickness of fill material applied within the annulus on both surfaces of the wall assembly. A min 1/2 in. (13 mm) diam bead of caulk shall be applied to the pipe/gypsum board interface at the point contact location on both sides of wall.

RECTORSEAL — Metacaulk 1000 or Metacaulk 350i