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Stacked Shaft Wall Limiting Height Calculator

Input Values

Lateral Pressure

PSF.

Deflection Limit

Fire-resistance Rating

Required Total Height

ft.

in.

Maximum Single Story Height

ft.

in.

Lowest Level Height

ft.

in.

Results

		212CH26-18
		212CH20-34
		400CH26-18
		400CH20-34
		600CH20-34

Note: The construction specifications (e.g. framing size, spacing, panel type, etc.) prescribed within UL Design No. 415 and/or ULC Design No. W452 supersede the output of the tool herin. The requirements of the UL and/or ULC Designs shall be followed.

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Disclaimer: All data and calculations are based on USG/CGC CH Stud framing and only represent USG/CGC Shaft Wall Systems installed vertically. The information and data contained in this calculation tool have been developed to be used for USG/CGC assemblies. Any substitutions of framing must be verified with the framing manufacturer. This tool assumes the user will follow USG/CGC technical information and literature, mounting, and assembly instructions, etc., during installation.

USG/CGC believes this calculation tool will be a valuable addition to user’s specification and ordering process; however, we recommend the results to be reviewed and confirmed by an expert, particularly regarding compliance with applicable norms and permits, prior to installation.

More information for USG SHAFT WALL SYSTEMS can be found in this guide

More information for CGC SHAFT WALL SYSTEMS can be found in this guide

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