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Description / Abstract:
Scope and General Provisions
This standard specifies the minimum requirements for approved
gypsum plastering. The use of equivalents or better is
permissible.
Where a specific degree of fire resistance is required for
plastered assembles and constructions, applicable building code
regulations shall be followed. Details of construction to achieve
required fire resistance may be obtained from official reports of
fire tests conducted at recognized fire testing laboratories in
accordance with American Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building
construction and Materials, A2.1-1956 (ASTM1 e 119-55)
To secure, in largest measure, the desirable results of
plastering, it is recommended that those who use this standard
coordinate its provisions with American Standard specifications for
Interior Lathing and Furring, A42.4-1955.
General information regarding matters of a contractual nature
concerning plasterwork will be found in Appendix A. additional
technical information related to plastering and plastering
materials I provided in Appendix B.