I have a Type VA building with a fire barrier. I am looking for a base of wall detail for wood stud and drywall to wood floor joists. I found a head of wall detail HW-S-0145 and looking for one for the base condition. Can you tell me if there are any tested assemblies that i can use? This is a fire department comment.
Hello Lori,
Unfortunately we do not have any systems that show a gypsum wall to a wood floor assembly. However we can provide this detail through an engineering judgment. I've attached system BWS 0002 to show what the solution would essentially be, but depending on your wall type it may differ. I also provided information on how to request an Engineering Judgement below. Feel free to give us a call at 1-800-879-8000 if you have any further questions.
We are proud to announce the launch of the HILTI CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM (HCP), our company’s new engineering service website. This platform will be the home for all of your Fire Protection Design needs. Instead of emailing a PDF form for a request, the platform enables you to create new Engineering Judgment (EJ) requests, submit revisions to previously completed EJs or connect with an FPE on a question. HCP also enables you to track the status of your request.
You can find more information on how to access this new platform here: http://www.hilti.com/ej (US) or http://www.hilti.ca/ej (Canada.) If you have any questions or require assistance navigating the platform, please call Customer Service for help at 1-800-879-8000 (US) or 1-800-363-4458 (Canada.)
Along with HCP, Hilti is excited to announce our new mobile app for all your firestop needs: Hilti Firestop Selector. Using the Firestop Selector app gives you easy access to the Hilti Fire Protection Design Team from the jobsite, on the road, or in the office to request a new EJ, an EJ Revision, or a Question anytime, anywhere. You can download the app using the appropriate link below.
Hilti Firestop Selector App – Google Play Store
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If you have any questions, please reach out to our customer service team at 1-800-879-8000 (US) or 1-800-363-4458 (Canada) for assistance.
Best regards,
Fire Protection Design Team
Hilti North America
