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USG SHAFT WALL SYSTEMSLIFE SAFETY ASSURANCE FOR MODERN BUILDING Interior Panel & Finishing SolutionsHIGH-PERFORMANCE SHAFT WALLSW alls 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 Testing4 SELECT YOUR SYSTEMP erformance Selector Limiting HeightsSolid SHAFT WallLimiting Spans14 DESIGN YOUR system Design Details Good Design Pra

USG Shaft Wall Systems are non-load-bearing gypsum wall partition asse mblies constructed from outside the shaft at each loor. Shafts are enclosed early in construct ion, and the walls are inished later, along with interior partitions. Installation is quick and ea sy, using components and application procedures familiar to drywall contractors.

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