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GENERAL CONTRACCTTOR 2820 Oakes Avenue, Suite B Apartments
C O L E Everett, Washington 98201 8215 236th Street SW
ASS°° LLC P: (425) 609-0400 Edmonds, Washington 98026
RFI #119: GA Files for Submitted GWB
Status
Open
To
Jeff Chandler (Housing Hope Properties)
From
Brian Nupen (Kirtley-Cole Associates LLC)
Ryan Boone (ARC Architects)
2820 Oakes Avenue, Suite B
Kim Williams (Designs Northwest Architects, Inc.)
Everett, Washington 98201
(Response Required)
Date Initiated
Feb 28, 2024
Due Date
Mar 6, 2024
Location
Project Stage
Course of Construction
Cost Impact
No
Schedule Impact
No
Spec Section
Cost Code
Drawing Number
A7.0
Reference
Linked Drawings
Received From Lloyd Wickberg (Artistic Drywall Textures Inc) Sub Job
Copies To Kyle Amaya (Kirtley-Cole Associates LLC), Tim
Ferguson (Kirtley-Cole Associates LLC), Brien
Hager (Kirtley-Cole Associates LLC), Chelsea Inglis
(Kirtley-Cole Associates LLC), Todd Nelson (Kirtley-
Cole Associates LLC), Brian Nupen (Kirtley-Cole
Associates LLC), John Safstrom (Kirtley-Cole
Associates LLC)
Activity/
Question
Official Response
Question from Brian Nupen Kirtley-Cole Associates LLC on Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 at 12:57 PM PST
In addition to the generic GA File WP 3661, sheet A7.0 contains (4) proprietary GA files.
'GA File FC 5050 is based on CertainTeed Gypsum's 5/8" Type X. Submittal #092900-01 has been updated to comply with
this GA File.
"We are proposing the attached GA File RC 2613 for use in lieu of GA File RC 2603. This GA File utilizes USG's 5/8"
EcoSmart Panels Firecode X. Submittal #092900-01 has been updated to comply with GA File RC 2613. Please confirm
this is acceptable.
'GA File WP 3262 is based on UL Design U340. Please find the attached UL Design U340 wherein system 213 indicates
CertainTeed's 5/8" Type X (indicated as type X-1 that is the same product). Submittal #092900-01 has been updated to
comply with GA File WP 3262. Please advise if any exception is taken to this approach.
'GA File WP 7940 is based on UL Designs U305 and U337. Please find the attached UL Designs U305 and U337 wherein
system 3 indicates CertainTeed's 5/8" Type X (indicated as type X-1 that is the same product). Submittal #092900-01 has
been updated to comply with GA File WP 7940. Please advise if any exception is taken to this approach.
Attachments
GA RC2613.pdf, UL file U305 for GA file WP7940.pdf, UL file U337 for GA file WP7940.pdf, UL file U340 for GA file
WP7940.pdf
Response from Kim Williams Designs Northwest Architects, Inc. on Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024 at 08:43 PM PST
See attached DNW memo response to RFI #119.
Kim Williams, Designs Northwest Architects.
Attachments
RFI_119_DNW response_03.05.2024.pdf
Kirtley-Cole Associates LLC Page 1 of 1 Printed On: Mar 6, 2024 08:04 AM PST
DESIGNS
northwest
ARCHITECTS
RFI #119 Questions from KCA:
RFI #119 RESPONSE
ELCFA / Madrona Highlands
March 5, 2024
In addition to the generic GA File WP 3661, sheet A7.0 contains (4) proprietary GA files.
1. GA File FC 5050 is based on CertainTeed Gypsum's 5/8" Type X. Submittal #092900-01 has been updated to
comply with this GA File.
Response: Ok.
We are proposing the attached GA File RC 2613 for use in lieu of GA File RC 2603. This GA File utilizes USG's 5/8"
EcoSmart Panels Firecode X. Submittal #092900-01 has been updated to comply with GA File RC 2613. Please
confirm this is acceptable.
Response: Yes, GA File No. RC 2613 using USG 5/8" EcoSmart Panels Firecode X is acceptable in lieu of GA
File RC 2603 on A7.0. Assembly must be installed to meet 2021 GA File version of RC 2613 (shown below)
and installed per fire design notes to achieve minimum 1-hr fire roof/ceiling assembly rating. Provide at no
cost change, or credit to Owner.
ROOF -CEILING SYSTEMS
GA FILE NO. PROPRIETARY
RC 2613
GYPSUM PANELS. RESILIENT CHANNELS. INSULATION,
DAMPER. WOOD TRUSSES
Fire Design:
One layer 5/8" proprietary type X gypsum panels applied at right
angles to resilient channels 16" o.c. with 1"Type S screws 8" o.c.
Resilient channels 3" from panel edges on either side of end
joints. Resilient channels applied at right angles to bottom chord
of wood trusses 24" o.c. with 1-1/4" Type S screws. Minimum
3-1/2" of glass fiber insulation over the resilient channels or loose -
fill cellulose insulation spray applied to the back of the ceiling
membrane. Trusses supporting 15/32" wood structural panels
applied at right angles to trusses with construction adhesive and
6d ring shank nails 12" o.c.
Optional ceiling damper.
PROPRIETARY GYPSUM PANEL
United States Gypsum Company
— 5/8" Sheetrock Brand EcoSmart Panels Firecode ' X
(continues)
1 HOUR
FIRE
Approx.
Ceiling Weight: 1.8 psf (Fire)
Fire Test: UL R1319,
4788040362. 7-11-17.
4788103982. 8-16-17.
4787448457. 10-3-16.
UL Designs P522, P531, P544
Tel 360.629.3441
26915 102°a Dr. NW I Suite 2011 Stanwood, WA 98292
DesignsNW.com
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3. GA File WP 3262 is based on UL Design U340. Please find the attached UL Design U340 wherein system 2B
indicates CertainTeed's 5/8" Type X (indicated as type X-1 that is the same product). Submittal #092900-01 has
been updated to comply with GA File WP 3262. Please advise if any exception is taken to this approach.
Response: Yes, CertainTeed 5/8" Type X (Type X-1) gypsum board may be installed based on system '213'
listed in UL Design U340. Assembly must be installed to meet GA File No. WP 3262 fire and sound design
notes to achieve minimum 1-hr fire partition rating and minimum 50 STC. Provide at no cost change, or
credit to Owner.
4. GA File WP 7940 is based on UL Designs U305 and U337. Please find the attached UL Designs U305 and U337
wherein system 3 indicates CertainTeed's 5/8" Type X (indicated as type X-1 that is the same product). Submittal
#092900-01 has been updated to comply with GA File WP 7940. Please advise if any exception is taken to this
approach.
Response: Yes, CertainTeed 5/8" Type X (Type X-1) gypsum board may be installed at interior side of wall
assembly based on system '3' listed in UL Design U337 and UL Design U337. Assembly must be installed to
meet GA File No. WP 7940 fire and sound design notes to achieve minimum 1-hr fire partition rating and
minimum 50 STC. Provide at no cost change, or credit to Owner.
Kim Williams, Designs Northwest Architects
Tel 360.629.3441
26915 102°a Dr. NW I Suite 2011 Stanwood, WA 98292
DesignsNW.com
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