Select Type X vs. Type C gypsum board correctly for a fire-rated assembly
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Steps
Identify the specific UL/GA fire-resistance design number required by the assembly before selecting board type
Use Type X board only where the design listing specifically permits it; do not substitute board types on a fire-rated assembly without checking the listing
Use Type C board where the design calls for it, typically in shaft wall or higher-performance applications requiring enhanced core additives for improved fire endurance
Confirm board thickness and layer count (single vs. double layer) match the listed design, since fire performance is validated as a tested assembly, not board type alone
Verify with the manufacturer that the specific product submitted is classified for the design number cited
Known gotchas
Type X and Type C are not interchangeable even though both have enhanced fire-resistant cores — a design tested with Type C is not automatically satisfied by Type X board
Fire rating is a property of the tested assembly (framing, layers, fasteners, board type) as a whole, not an inherent property of the board alone
Field substitution of board type without checking the design number is a common source of failed inspections
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