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USG SHAFT WALL SYSTEMSLIFE SAFETY ASSURANCE FOR MODERN BUILDING Interior Panel & Finishing SolutionsHIGH-PERFORMANCE SHAFT WALLSWalls that enclose elevator shafts, stairwells and other vertical shafts are the lifeline of a building. Should a i re occur, i rei ghters control the use of elevators, leaving stairwells as the only means for occupant egress or rescue within the building. Since these walls are an important part of the building, they must have the strength to withstand lateral loads and provide needed i re S GUIDEThis brochure explains: What a SHAFT wall system comprises The dif erent applications where SHAFT wall SYSTEMS can be used How to select and specify the appropriate components of a SHAFT wall systemPagesUNDERSTAND YOUR system OverviewApplicationsComponentsPerformanc e Testing4SELECT YOUR SYSTEMPerformance Selector Limiting HeightsSolid SHAFT WallLimiting Spans14DESIGN YOUR system Design Details Good Design Practices23SPECIFY YOUR SYSTEMApplication Guide Specifications36USG SHAFT Wall SYSTEMS | 3OVERVIEWUSG SHAFT Wall SYSTEMS are non-load-bearing gypsum wall partition assemblies constructed from outside the SHAFT at each loor.

USG Sheetrock® Brand Glass-Mat Liner Panels (UL Type SLX) • High-performance panel has a noncombustible and moisture- and mold-resis tant gypsum core enclosed in a moisture- and mold-resistant glass mat on both sides Can be left exposed for up to 12 months

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