Gypsum Board Fire Test(1)

REPORT NUMBER: 101950461SAT-001A_Rev.
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ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: April 7, 2015
REVISED DATE: July 21, 2015
TEST REPORT
EVALUATION CENTER
16015 Shady Falls Road
Elmendorf, TX 78112
Phone: (210) 635-8100
Fax: (210) 635-8101
www.intertek.com
RENDERED TO
Wall and Ceiling Conference

5726 Sonoma Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
PRODUCT EVALUATED: Fire Rated Wall

EVALUATION PROPERTY: Fire Resistance
Report of Testing a Fire Rated Wall for compliance with the

applicable requirements of the following criteria: ASTM E119-14,
Standard Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials, 2014 Edition (Modified per Section 4.2.1).
This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client.
Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any
party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this
report. Only the Client is authorized to copy or distribute this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or
one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by
Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply
that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program.
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1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 2
2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3
3 Test Samples ........................................................................................................................ 3
3.1. SAMPLE SELECTION .................................................................................................... 3
3.2. SAMPLE AND ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 3
4 Testing and Evaluation Methods ........................................................................................... 4
4.1. INSTRUMENTATION ..................................................................................................... 4
4.2. TEST STANDARD 1 ....................................................................................................... 4
4.2.1. Deviation from Standard Method ............................................................................. 4
5 Testing and Evaluation Results............................................................................................. 4
5.1. RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS ................................................................................. 4
5.1.1. Surface Deflection ................................................................................................... 5
5.1.2. Analysis ................................................................................................................... 6
6 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................ 7
APPENDIX A – Assembly Drawings..……………………………………………………………..…...8
APPENDIX B - Test Data …………………………………………….………………………………..13
APPENDIX C - Test Photographs……………………………………………………………………..25
LIST OF CALIBRATED INSTRUMENTATION ……………………………………………………...44
REVISION SUMMARY / LAST PAGE OF REPORT……………………………………………..…45
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2 Introduction
Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (Intertek) has conducted testing for the Wall and Ceiling
Conference, on a Fire Rated Wall Assembly, to evaluate Fire Resistance. Testing was
conducted in accordance with the following the standard methods: ASTM E119-14, Standard
Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2014 Edition (Modified per
Section 4.2.1 in this report). This evaluation took place on March 11, 2015. The intent of this
testing was to see how the rating of an approved 1-hour wall assembly might be impacted by
"typical" field damage.
3 Test Samples
3.1. SAMPLE SELECTION
Intertek acquired all items for this testing from locally sourced providers and constructed the wall
assembly as described in Section 3.2 of this document.
3.2. SAMPLE AND ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION
1. Framing  3-5/8” deep, 25EQ (25 GA "equivalent") G90 galvanized steel studs spaced 24”
o.c. between 25EQ top and bottom track.
2. Interior and Exterior Cladding  One layer of 4’ x 10’ x 5/8” USG SheetRock® Brand
Firecode Core TYPE X™ (ASTM C 1396 compliant) gypsum board oriented vertically
secured using 1-1/4” self-drilling drywall screws spaced 8” o.c around the perimeter and 12"
o.c. in the field. Exposed seams were covered with joint tape, and the tape and fasteners
received 2 layers of joint compound.
On the exposed and unexposed surfaces, the following ”typical” field damages were simulated:
Note – For simplicity of this test/report, the following eight different conditions were identified by
the test sponsor as “typical” field damages.
 Nominal 1/8" vertical gap (as measured from the face of the gypsum board) at one board
joint filled with joint compound
 Damaged drywall board corner covered with joint compound
 Trade Damage: Nominal 1-1/2" x 1/2" chip in gypsum board core and face paper
covered with joint compound
 Missed fastener removed and filled with joint compound
 Over-driven fastener covered with joint compound
 Gypsum board paper face torn and filled with joint compound
 Drywall board edge covered with joint compound
 Interior paper (brown paper) scratched/torn – not covered with joint compound
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4 Testing and Evaluation Methods
4.1. INSTRUMENTATION
The unexposed surface of the assembly was instrumented with a total of thirteen (13), 24 GA,
Type K, fiberglass jacketed thermocouples; TCs 1-9 were evenly distributed across the face of
the specimen in compliance with the test standard (however, these nine TCs were not used to
determine pass/fail conditions for this test). TC #10 was installed over the vertical joint with the
nominal 1/8" gap, #11 was over the missed fastener, TC #12 was near the over-driven fastener
and TC #13 was located over the trade damage (see Appendix A). The output of the
thermocouples and the furnace probes were monitored by a 100-channel Yokogawa, Inc.,
Darwin Data Acquisition Unit. The computer was programmed to scan and save data every 30
seconds. Following the test, the files were imported into MS Excel for tabular and graphical
display (presented in Appendix B).
4.2. TEST STANDARD 1
Testing was conducted in accordance with the applicable requirements of, and following the
standard methods of ASTM E119-14, Standard Methods for Fire Tests of Building
Construction and Materials, 2014 Edition (Modified per Section 4.2.1).
The assembly was secured to the large scale vertical furnace and was tested to the standard
time-temperature curve described in the E119 standard.
4.2.1. Deviation from Standard Method
 The intent of this testing is to see how the rating of an approved 1-hour wall assembly
would be impacted by "typical" field damage. For this reason, an hourly rating for the
wall assembly was not reported.
 The test standard requires a hose stream test to be performed at the end of the fire test,
but none was conducted as part of this evaluation.
5 Testing and Evaluation Results

5.1. RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS
The test was initiated on March 11, 2015. Ben Duterte, Darin Coats and Mike Nonn
representing the Wall and Ceiling Conference were present to witness the test. The ambient
temperature at the time of the test was 57 F and the humidity was 81% R.H.
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Observations made during the test are as follows:
Time (min:sec) Observation(s)

0:00 The test was initiated at 9:36 AM
2:08 Gypsum paper on exposed surface flaming
3:40 Drywall paper consumed on exposed surface
9:18 Joint compound beginning to flake and fall from wall on exposed surface
19:00 Most joint compound has fallen on exposed surface; little remains
27:00 Horizontal crack developing on exposed surface at mid-height of wall
39:00 Fastener heads scorching paper on unexposed surface of wall
45:00 Crack developing on unexposed surface of wall in drywall mud
60:00 Burners extinguished; test terminated
There were no flames or gases hot enough to ignite cotton waste on the unexposed surface.
No hose stream was conducted on the wall assembly.
5.1.1. Surface Deflection
The deflection of the unexposed surface was measured at 3 equidistant locations, 30”, 60”, and
90” from left to right, across the horizontal midline, during the span of the test. The amount of
that deflection is presented in the table below.
Time (min) Position 1 (in) Position 2 (in) Position 3 (in)

Start of Test 0 0 0
15:00 0 0 0
30:00 1/2 3/4 3/4
45:00 1-1/4 1-3/4 1-3/4
58:00 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-1/2
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Correction Factor for the Fire Endurance Test
In accordance with the E119 test standard, a calculation for any correction to the indicated fire
resistance period was done. The calculated correction factor was -11 seconds. The standard
specifies that the fire resistance be determined to the nearest integral minute. Consequently, if
the correction factor is less than 30 seconds, and the test specimen met the criteria for the full
indicated fire resistance period, no correction is deemed necessary.
5.1.2. Analysis
The following simulated field damage conditions were instrumented with thermocouples on the
unexposed side of the wall assembly: 1/8” joint; missed fastener, over-driven fastener, trade
damage (1-1/2” x ½” paper damage). At 60 minutes, the temperatures at the instrumented
“typical” field damaged locations were as follows:
Location TC # Max Temp (°F) Max Allowed (°F)

1/8" Joint 10 344 381
Missed Fastener 11 250 382
Over-driven Fastener 12 573 381
Trade Damage 13 305 381
The temperature data for the selected field damage demonstrated equal or better temperature
rise than the standard nine (9) thermocouples required by ASTM E119. The highest
temperature measured was on the over-driven fastener (TC#12) which normally would not be
instrumented with a thermocouple per ASTM E119.
Note - The intent of this test was to see how the rating of an approved 1-hour wall assembly
might be impacted by selected “typical” field damage. The individual temperature rise criteria as
listed in the table above were based on ASTM E119 requirements of 325°F above the initial
temperature: 56°F or 57°F, as applicable, at the start of this test for a maximum temperature of
381°F or 382°F.
The other field damage was not instrumented, and included the following:
 Damaged drywall board corner covered with joint compound

 Drywall board edge covered with joint compound
 Interior paper (brown paper) scratched/torn – not covered with joint compound
There was no evidence of reduced fire resistance due to these simulated field damage
conditions. Intertek considers that this would apply to the same wall assembly, but constructed
with other manufacturer's listed 5/8" Type X gypsum board (compliant with ASTM C1396).
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6 Conclusion
Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (Intertek) has conducted testing for the Wall and Ceiling
Conference, on a Fire Rated Wall Assembly, to evaluate Fire Resistance. Testing was
conducted in accordance with the following the standard methods of ASTM E119-14, Standard
Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2014 Edition (Modified per
Section 4.2.1 in this report). This evaluation took place on March 11, 2015. The intent of this
testing was to see how the rating of an approved 1-hour wall assembly might be impacted by
"typical" field damage.
There was no evidence of reduced fire resistance due to any of the simulated “typical” field
damage conditions in the assembly as tested.
The conclusions of this test report may not be used as part of the requirements for Intertek
product certification. Authority to Mark must be issued for a product to become certified.
INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES NA, INC.
Tested and
Reported by: ___Signature on File______
Jeffrey Patterson
Project Engineer, Fire Resistance
Reviewed by: __ Signature on File______

Victor M. Burgos
Project Engineer, Fire Resistance
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APPENDIX A
Assembly Drawings
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Temperature Data
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Photographs
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CALIBRATED INSTRUMENTATION USED FOR TESTING
Description Serial No. Calibration Due

Date
100-Channel Data
99LE004 3/19/2015
Acquisition System
Thermo/Hygrometer 130548115 9/19/2015
Stop Watch 140192492 03/20/2016
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REVISION SUMMARY
DATE SUMMARY
April 7, 2015 Original Issue Date
July 1, 2015 1) Updated revision number and date through report
2) Added details related to modification of the test standard
JMFlores, P.E. throughout report (Sections 2, 4, and 6)
3) Added Section 5.1.2 Analysis
4) Revised Section 6 Conclusion to incorporate results from
Section 5.1.2
5) Removed signature from test engineer on Section 6
MDey 6) Removed TCs 1-9 from the Graph on page 14 as they were
not part of this evaluation
7) Removed Graph on page 15 as it was not part of this
evaluation
July 21, 2015 1) Revised Section 3.2 and Section 5.1.2 descriptions of
“typical” field damages
JMFlores, P.E. 2) Revised Section 5.1.2 to include maximum temperature rise
criteria on “typical” field damages
3) Revised Section 5.1.2 to add discussion of applicability of
findings to the tested assembly but constructed using other
MDey manufacturer’s listed Type X, 5/8” gypsum board.
4) Revised Section 6 to remove test results table and
performance observations repeated from section 5.1.2
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REPORT NUMBER: 101950461SAT-001A_Rev.

Wall and Ceiling Conference

PRODUCT EVALUATED: Fire Rated Wall

Report of Testing a Fire Rated Wall for compliance with the

1 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 2

3 Test Samples ........................................................................................................................ 3

3.1. SAMPLE SELECTION .................................................................................................... 3

3.2. SAMPLE AND ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 3

4 Testing and Evaluation Methods ........................................................................................... 4

4.1. INSTRUMENTATION ..................................................................................................... 4

4.2. TEST STANDARD 1 ....................................................................................................... 4

4.2.1. Deviation from Standard Method ............................................................................. 4

5 Testing and Evaluation Results............................................................................................. 4

5.1. RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS ................................................................................. 4

5.1.1. Surface Deflection ................................................................................................... 5

5.1.2. Analysis ................................................................................................................... 6

APPENDIX A – Assembly Drawings..……………………………………………………………..…...8

APPENDIX B - Test Data …………………………………………….………………………………..13

APPENDIX C - Test Photographs……………………………………………………………………..25

LIST OF CALIBRATED INSTRUMENTATION ……………………………………………………...44

REVISION SUMMARY / LAST PAGE OF REPORT……………………………………………..…45

3.2. SAMPLE AND ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION

4 Testing and Evaluation Methods

4.2. TEST STANDARD 1

4.2.1. Deviation from Standard Method

5 Testing and Evaluation Results

Observations made during the test are as follows:

Time (min:sec) Observation(s)

5.1.1. Surface Deflection

Time (min) Position 1 (in) Position 2 (in) Position 3 (in)

Correction Factor for the Fire Endurance Test

Location TC # Max Temp (°F) Max Allowed (°F)

 Damaged drywall board corner covered with joint compound

INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES NA, INC.

Reviewed by: __ Signature on File______

CALIBRATED INSTRUMENTATION USED FOR TESTING

Description Serial No. Calibration Due

Stop Watch 140192492 03/20/2016

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