ASTM C754-18

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.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2018
• 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 C754-17 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2018
• Replaced By: ASTM C754-20 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020
• Referred By: ASTM C840-20 - Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2018
• 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-Apr-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C645-18 - Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C841-23 - Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C1467/C1467M-00(2021) - Standard Specification for Installation of Molded Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Parts
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C1921/C1921M-22 - Standard Test Method for Comparative Impact Testing of Gypsum Panel Outside 90° Corner Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C844-15(2021) - Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive<brk/> Gypsum Veneer Plaster
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2018
• 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-Apr-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C754 −18
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* A1008/A1008MSpecification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled,
Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-
1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for
Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution
the installation of interior nonstructural steel framing and
Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
furring members designed to receive screw-attached gypsum
C11Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building
panel products. The steel framing and furring members cov-
Materials and Systems
ered in this specification are limited to those complying with
C645Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Mem-
Specification C645.
bers
1.2 Details of construction for a specific assembly to
C840SpecificationforApplicationandFinishingofGypsum
achieve the required fire resistance, sound or acoustic rating
Board
shallbeobtainedfromreportsoffire-resistancetests,engineer-
C955Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Fram-
ing evaluations, or listings from recognized fire testing, sound
ing Members
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or acoustic laboratories.
2.2 AISI Standard:
AISI COSPCode of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Steel Structural Framing - 2006 Edition
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2.3 ICC-ES Document
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. ICC-ES AC86Criteria for Cold-Formed Steel Framing
Members—Interior Nonload-bearing Wall Assemblies—
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Approved May 2012
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3. Terminology
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1 Definitions—Terms shall be as defined in Terminology
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
C11.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.1 channel, n—the material described in 4.3 to which
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furring members are attached.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A641/A641MSpecification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized)
3.2.2 cross furring, n—furring member attached perpen-
Carbon Steel Wire
dicular to main runners or framing members.
A653/A653MSpecification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
3.2.3 cross furring member, n—a member installed perpen-
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed)
dicularlytothemainbeamsdesignedtoreceivescrew-attached
by the Hot-Dip Process
gypsum panel products.
3.2.4 direct furring, n—furringmembersattacheddirectlyto
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on
the structural members of the building.
GypsumandRelatedBuildingMaterialsandSystemsandisthedirectresponsibility
3.2.5 framing member, n—metal studs, runners (track), and
ofSubcommitteeC11.03onSpecificationsfortheApplicationofGypsumandOther
Products in Assemblies.
rigid furring channels designed to receive screw-attached
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
gypsum panel products.
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as C754–17. DOI:
10.1520/C0754-18.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Ave., NW, Suite 705, Washington, DC 20036, http://www.steel.org.
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the ASTM website. Whittier, CA 90601, www.icc-es.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.6 furred ceiling, n—a ceiling in which the rigid furring
Web Depth Flange Width Weight
Section
lb/
channels and studs are attached directly to the structural
Designation in. (mm) in. (mm) (kg/m)
1000 ft
members of the building.
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075U050 -54 ⁄4 (19) ⁄2 (13) 277 (0.412)
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150U050 -54 1
⁄2 (38) ⁄2 (13) 414 (0.616)
3.2.7 furring, v—pr
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Designation: C754 − 17 C754 − 18
Standard Specification for
Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-
1
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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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
C955 Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing Members
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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 AC86 Criteria for 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:
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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 Jan. 1, 2017April 1, 2018. Published February 2017April 2018. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20152017 as
C754 – 15.C754 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/C0754-17.10.1520/C0754-18.
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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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3.2.1 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.
3.2.3 cross furring member, n—a member installed perpendicularly to the main beams designed to receive 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
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