Fire Trak Building Code Compliance
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Model Building Codes
The Fire Trak System meets the requirements of all standard building codes: ICBO, BOCA, SBCCI and the new ICC code. Fire Trak also meets individual state building code amendments or additions.
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Test Standards
Fire Trak has been tested at Underwriters Laboratories in accordance with:
- U.L. 2079 - Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems
- ASTM E 1966 - Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems
These tests require cycle testing (movement), furnace testing (hour rating) and hose stream testing (pressure, temperature shock). Fire-rated Head-of-Wall Joints must pass all three test requirements.
*Class I = 500 cycles at 1 cycle / minute (Thermal)
*Class II = 500 cycles at 10 cycles / minute (Wind Sway)
*Class III = 500 cycles at 30 cycles / minute (Seismic)
The Fire Trak System has class I, II and III cycling capabilities. The System is classified and listed for use with U-400 series walls. The listings are good for both roof and floor assemblies.
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Movement Capabilities
Fire Rated Condition:
Up to 3” of Compression (Deflection) and 3” of Extension
Up to 6” of Compression (Deflection) or Extension
The Fire Trak System does not require fire caulk or spray to achieve a fire rating and has far greater movement capabilities than other systems limited by compressibility, elasticity or bond strength.
Non-Rated Condition:
Fire Trak is not normally used on non-rated walls, unless the wall needs to be sealed to the deck (ie. sound control).
Posi Clips with deep leg track are typically used on non-rated walls.
Please download for reference our Comparison of UL HW-D Listings by Movement Table (Download).
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Understanding Nominal Joint Width (Installed Width)
And Actual Movement in U.L. Listings
Nominal Joint Width in U.L. listings refers to installed width. Nominal Joint width does not equal movement capability because the joint material can only move a percentage of its thickness. For example, systems that require fire caulk or spray can only move a percentage of their nominal joint width because they are limited by compressibility, elasticity or bond strength. To determine actual movement you must multiply nominal joint width by the percentage of compression and/or extension.
For illustration: A 1” nominal joint width with 25% compression has an actual deflection capability of only 1/4”.
The Fire Trak System, when installed at a nominal joint width of 1” has a full 100% movement in compression for a full 1” of deflection. By extension of track depth, the Fire Trak System can move 1” (100%) in both compression and extension for a combined range of movement of 2”.
The Fire Trak System is U.L. tested and listed at 1” and 3” nominal joint widths with 100% movement in both compression and extension for combined ranges of movement of 2” and 6”. The Fire Trak System can have any range of movement from 1” to 6” in 1/2” increments.
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Approvals
- California OSHPD R# 0475
- City of Los Angeles RR# 25207
- City of New York MEA# 198-98-M
Additional information is available upon request.
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Seismic, Smoke Containment & Sound
Seismic: Cycled at 30 CPM to meet seismic requirements (Class III)
Smoke Containment: L-rating of less than 1 CFM per lineal foot
Sound: Superior sound characteristics support applications with sound walls subject to deflection, but not necessarily fire-rated.
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