1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers fiber-reinforced gypsum panels described in 1.1.1-1.1.4.

1.1.1 Interior Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panels are designed to be used for walls, ceilings, or partitions and affords a suitable surface to receive decoration.

1.1.2 Water Resistant Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Backing Panels are designed primarily to be used as a base for the application of ceramic or plastic tile on walls or ceilings. This product is also suitable for decoration.

1.1.3 Exterior Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Soffit Panels are designed for use on exterior soffits and carport ceilings that are completely protected from contact with liquid water.

1.1.4 Water Resistant Exterior Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Sheathing Panels are designed for use as sheathing on buildings.

1.2 Specifications applicable to all fiber-reinforced gypsum panels are located in Sections 1-4 and 9-11 except as modified by applicable product sections. Specifications applicable to specific panels are located in the following sections:

1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI (metric) are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system shall be used independently of the other. Values from the two systems shall not be combined.

1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems

C22/C22M Specification for Gypsum

C473 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products

C645 Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members

C1264 Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling, and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products

D1037 Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

Keywords

ceiling; fiber-reinforced gypsum panels; foil-backed; FRGP; gypsum; gypsum panel products; partition; sheathing; soffit; type X; wall ; water-resistant;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)

DOI: 10.1520/C1278_C1278M-03

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