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GYPSUM ASSOCIATION RELEASES REVISED MANUAL

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WASHINGTON , DC – The Gypsum Association announces the 2006 release of its flagship publication, GA-600, Fire Resistance Design Manual (FRDM).

The 162-page, 18th edition of the FRDM depicts over 340 systems that may be used for fire-rated walls and partitions, floor-ceiling systems, roof-ceiling systems, and to protect columns, beams, and girders. Included for the first time in this edition are several new floor- and roof-ceiling systems and double-stud steel partition designs.

This manual provides contractors, designers, specifiers, owners, and others with a convenient compilation of the latest in tested gypsum-board designed fire-rated protection systems (as well as some tried and true older systems that have been with us for quite awhile). It also helps building officials keep up with fire-rated gypsum board systems that are permitted under the codes.

The FRDM can be ordered through the Association’s website, at www.gypsum.org, using the secure on-line order form or by printing out the faxable order form and faxing the order to (202) 298-3707.

The Gypsum Association is in its 76th year of service as the technical, promotion, and information center of the gypsum industry. The Association, representing companies located throughout the United States and Canada, is based in Washington, DC.

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