ASTM C754-15

Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the minimum requirements for the installation of interior nonstructural steel framing and furring members designed to receive screw-attached gypsum panel products. Details of construction for a specific assembly to achieve the required fire resistance shall be obtained from reports of fire-resistance tests, engineering evaluations, or listings from recognized fire testing laboratories. Each element of the assembly, that is, the studs, runners, rigid furring channels, tie wires, hanger wires, grid suspension systems (consisting of the main beam, cross furring members, and rod and flat hangers) shall be manufactured in the specified dimensions. Specified installation procedures for the metal framing, which includes the runners, studs, chase wall partitions, rigid furring channels, wall furring-bracket systems, and soffits, are detailed thoroughly. Installation requirements for the suspended and furred ceilings, including the main runners, flat hangers and inserts, wood constructions, furring members, rigid furring channels, and grid suspension systems, are discussed methodically as well.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for the installation of interior nonstructural steel framing and furring members designed to receive screw-attached gypsum panel products. The steel framing and furring members covered in this specification are limited to those complying with Specification C645.  
1.2 Details of construction for a specific assembly to achieve the required fire resistance, sound or acoustic rating shall be obtained from reports of fire-resistance tests, engineering evaluations, or listings from recognized fire testing, sound or acoustic laboratories.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2015
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C11 - Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
• Drafting Committee: C11.03 - Specifications for the Application of Gypsum and Other Products in Assemblies

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C754-11 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM C754-17 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2017
• Referred By: ASTM C1925-22 - Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Direct Hung, Suspended T-bar Type Ceiling System Components Intended to Receive Gypsum Panel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C840-20 - Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C844-15(2021) - Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive<brk/> Gypsum Veneer Plaster
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C841-23 - Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1858-17a(2021) - Standard Practice for Design, Construction, and Material Requirements for Direct Hung Suspended T-bar Type Ceiling Systems Intended to Receive Gypsum Panel Products in Areas Subject to Earthquake Ground Motions
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1921/C1921M-22 - Standard Test Method for Comparative Impact Testing of Gypsum Panel Outside 90° Corner Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1467/C1467M-00(2021) - Standard Specification for Installation of Molded Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Parts
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C645-18 - Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C754 −15
Standard Specification for
Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-
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Attached Gypsum Panel Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C754; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* C645Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Mem-
bers
1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for
C840SpecificationforApplicationandFinishingofGypsum
the installation of interior nonstructural steel framing and
Board
furring members designed to receive screw-attached gypsum
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panel products. The steel framing and furring members cov- 2.2 AISI Standard:
ered in this specification are limited to those complying with AISI COSPCode of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed
Specification C645. Steel Structural Framing - 2006 Edition
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1.2 Details of construction for a specific assembly to 2.3 ICC-ES Document
ICC-ES AC86Criteria for Cold-Formed Steel Framing
achieve the required fire resistance, sound or acoustic rating
shallbeobtainedfromreportsoffire-resistancetests,engineer- Members—Interior Nonload-bearing Wall Assemblies—
Approved May 2012
ing evaluations, or listings from recognized fire testing, sound
or acoustic laboratories.
3. Terminology
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical 3.1 Definitions—Terms shall be as defined in Terminology
C11.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 channel, n—the material described in 4.3 to which
2. Referenced Documents
furring members are attached.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.2 cross furring, n—furring member attached perpen-
A641/A641MSpecification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized)
dicular to main runners or framing members.
Carbon Steel Wire
3.2.3 cross furring member, n—a member installed perpen-
A653/A653MSpecification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
dicularlytothemainbeamsdesignedtoreceivescrew-attached
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed)
gypsum panel products.
by the Hot-Dip Process
A1008/A1008MSpecification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, 3.2.4 direct furring, n—furringmembersattacheddirectlyto
Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High- the structural members of the building.
Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution
3.2.5 framing member, n—metal studs, runners (track), and
Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
rigid furring channels designed to receive screw-attached
C11Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building
gypsum panel products.
Materials and Systems
3.2.6 furred ceiling, n—a ceiling in which the rigid furring
channels and studs are attached directly to the structural
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members of the building.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on
GypsumandRelatedBuildingMaterialsandSystemsandisthedirectresponsibility
3.2.7 furring, v—preparingawallorceilingwithframingor
ofSubcommitteeC11.03onSpecificationsfortheApplicationofGypsumandOther
furring members to provide a level surface or airspace.
Products in Assemblies.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2015. Published February 2015. Originally
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C754–11. DOI:
10.1520/C0754-15.
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3.2.8 furring member, n—metal studs, rigid furring 4.4.2 Cross Furring Members—Formed from cold-rolled
channels, or channels used either as direct furring or as cross steel, designed to permit screw attachment of gypsum panel
furring. products, and formed with an end configuration that permits
mechanical interlock with the indexed slots of the main beam.
3.2.9 grid suspension system, n—aceilingsystemcomposed
of modular interlocking steel components designed to receive 4.5 Rod a
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Designation: C754 − 11 C754 − 15
Standard Specification for
Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-
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Attached Gypsum Panel Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C754; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for the installation of interior nonstructural steel framing and furring
members designed to receive screw-attached gypsum panel products. The steel framing and furring members covered in this
specification are limited to those complying with Specification C645.
1.2 Details of construction for a specific assembly to achieve the required fire resistance, sound or acoustic rating shall be
obtained from reports of fire-resistance tests, engineering evaluations, or listings from recognized fire testing, sound or acoustic
laboratories.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A641/A641M Specification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire
A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the
Hot-Dip Process
A1008/A1008M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength
Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
C645 Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members
C840 Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
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2.2 AISI Standard:
AISI COSP Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing - 2006 Edition
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2.3 ICC-ES Document
ICC-ES-AC86ICC-ES AC86 Acceptance Criteria for Steel Studs and Gypsum-Board Interior Nonload-Bearing Walls—
Complete Construction—AC86—Approved July 1995 (Editorially revised September 2005) (Formerly ICBO AC86 dated
July 1995)Cold-Formed Steel Framing Members—Interior Nonload-bearing Wall Assemblies—Approved May 2012
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Terms shall be as defined in Terminology C11.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 channel, n—the material described in 4.3 to which furring members are attached.
3.2.2 cross furring, n—furring member attached perpendicular to main runners or framing members.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee C11.03 on Specifications for the Application of Gypsum and Other Products in Assemblies.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011Feb. 1, 2015. Published August 2011February 2015. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20092011 as
C754 – 09a.C754 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/C0754-11.10.1520/C0754-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 1140 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 705, Washington, DC 20036, http://www.steel.org.
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Available from ICC Evaluation Services, Inc., 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601, www.icc-es.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.3 cross furring member, n—a member installed perpendicularly to the main beams designed to receive screw attached
screw-attached gypsum panel products.
3.2.4 direct furring, n—furring members attached directly to the structural members of the building.
3.2.5 framing member, n—metal studs, runners (track), and rigid furring channels designed to receive screw attached
screw-attached gypsum panel products.
3.2.6 furred ceiling, n—a ceiling in which the rigid furring channels and studs are attached directly to th
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