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We need to place a recessed paper towel dispenser in a 1 hour rated fire wall. The depth of the dispenser does not allow us to place a second layer of 5/8" sheetrock behind it. Is there a HILTI detail for this situation for maintaining the rating?

Posted by Bob Martinalmost 4 years ago
We need to place a recessed paper towel dispenser in a 1 hour rated fire wall. The depth of the dispenser does not allow us to place a second layer of 5/8" sheetrock behind it. Is there a HILTI detail for this situation for maintaining the rating?

Need help with detail installing a paper towel dispenser in one side of a 1 hr rated wall

1 hr rated wall,dispenser installation

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Posted by Ricardo Mejiaalmost 4 years ago
Hilti Verified

Hello Bob,

The first thing I would recommend is to consult with the manufacturer of the towel dispenser to check if they have a prescribed method for installing the device without compromising the rating of the wall. If they don't or if you are unable to follow that method, there is no listed firestop system to address this condition but we can address it with an engineering judgement.

See below:

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.)
 
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Best regards,
 
Fire Protection Design Team
Hilti North America

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