SECTION 09 22 16

NON-STRUCTURAL COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** CEMCO; Non-Structural Cold-formed steel framing systems products.
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This section is based on the products of CEMCO, which is located at:
13191 Crossroads Pkwy. N. Suite 325
City of Industry, CA 91746
Toll Free Tel: 800-775-2362
Tel: 626-369-3564
Fax: 626-330-7598
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Web:
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Founded in 1974, CEMCO is recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of steel framing and metal lath systems in the United States. CEMCO has built its reputation on the finest in quality material, using only mill certified PRIME steel. With over 60 state-of-the-art roll formers, CEMCO is able to handle any small and large construction projects. CEMCO distributes our products throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Pacific Rim.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.

A. Viper Stud and Viper Track Drywall Framing.

B. Viper-X Stud and Viper-X Drywall Framing.

C. Slotted Track assemblies.

D. Head of Wall System.

E. Deflection Drift Angles.

F. TAB FAS Track

G. U-Channel

H. Furring Channel (Hat Channel)

I. Resilient Channel

J. Z-Furring Channel.

K. Shaft wall framing

L. Area Separation wall framing

M. Drywall Corner Beads and Trim

N. ProX Header

O. Accessories

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

A. Section 05 12 13 - Architecturally-Exposed Structural Steel Framing.

B. Section 05 40 00 - Cold-Formed Metal Framing.

C. Section 05 42 00 - Cold-Formed Metal Joist Framing.

D. Section 05 50 00 - Metal Fabrications.

E. Section 06 11 00 - Wood Framing.

F. Section 06 11 00 - Wood Framing.

G. Section 06 16 13 - Sheathing.

H. Section 07 21 26 - Blown Insulation.

I. Section 07 24 00 - Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.

J. Section 09 20 00 - Plaster and Gypsum Board.

K. Section 09 23 13 - Acoustical Gypsum Plastering.

L. Section 09 24 13 - Adobe Finish.

M. Section 09 24 23 - Cement Stucco.

N. Section 09 28 13 - Cementitious Backing Boards.

1.3 REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

A. AISI S100-12 - North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2012.

B. AISI S200-12 - North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - General Provisions.

C. AISI S201-12 - North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Product Data.

D. AISI S210 -07(2012) - North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Floor and Roof System Design (Reaffirmed 2012).

E. AISI S211-07/S1-12 (2012) - North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud Design, 2007 including Supplement 1, dated 2012 (Reaffirmed 2012).

F. AISI S212-07 (2012) - North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Header Design, 2007, (Reaffirmed 2012).

G. AISI S213-07/-S1-09 (2012) - North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Lateral Design with supplement 1 dated 2012 (Reaffirmed 2012).

H. AISI S214-12 - North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Truss Design

I. AISI S220-11 North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Nonstructural Members.

J. AISI S230 - 07/S3-12 (2012) - Prescriptive Method One and Two family Dwellings

K. ASTM A 653/A 653M-15 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.

L. ASTM A 780-09 - Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings.

M. ASTM A 1003/A 1003M-15 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Carbon, Metallic- and Nonmetallic-Coated for Cold-Formed Framing Members

N. ASTM C 645 - Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members.

O. ASTM C 754-15 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products.

P. ASTM C 955 - Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs, Runners (Tracks), and Bracing or Bridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal Plaster Bases

Q. ASTM C 1513-13 - Standard Specification for Steel Tapping Screws for Cold-Formed Steel Framing Connections.

R. ASTM E 90 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements

S. ASTM E 119-16 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction Materials.

T. ASTM E 336 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Airborne Sound Attenuation between Rooms in Buildings

U. AWS B3.0 - Standard for AWS Qualification Procedure

V. AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code

W. AWS D1.3 - Structural Welding Code. Steel Sheet

X. Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA)

Y. U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Version 4.0 Rating System. (LEED v4.0)

1.4 DESIGN / PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following paragraphs to suit project requirements. If more than one design requirement is required, identify the location where each will be required on the Contract Drawings.

A. Design Requirements:

1. Design steel in accordance with AISI S100-12 unless otherwise indicated

2. Design loads: As indicated on Drawings.

a. Interior wall partitions: 5 psf minimum design lateral load required by the building code.

b. Shaft wall framing minimum design lateral load of:

1) 5 psf.

2) 7.5 psf.

3) 10 psf.

3. Design framing systems to withstand design loads without maximum deflections as follows:

a. L/120.

b. L/240.

c. L/360.

4. Provide for movement of framing members without damage or overstressing, sheathing failure, connection failure, undue strain on fasteners and anchors, or other detrimental effects when subject to ambient temperature range of 120 degrees F.

5. Seismic Loads: Design and size components to withstand seismic loads and sway displacement as calculated in accordance with local code.

6. Design framing system shall accommodate deflection of primary building structure and construction tolerances.

B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: For fire-resistance-rated assemblies that incorporate non-load-bearing steel framing, provide materials and construction identical to those tested in assembly indicated according to ASTM E 119 by an independent testing laboratory. Products used in the assembly shall carry a classification label from the testing laboratory.

C. Sound Transmission Characteristics [STC]: For gypsum assemblies (wall/ceilings) with STC rated requirements indicated on the Drawings, provide materials and construction methods that are identical to the requirements of either ASTM E 90, for laboratory tests, or ASTM E 336, for field tests. Testing or inspection agencies must be qualified independent organizations.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3. Installation methods.

C. Shop Drawings: Shop drawings shall bearing seal and signature of Registered Professional Engineer licensed in State in which project is located and showing:

1. Locations of framing members, wall framing sections and opening elevations.

2. Sizes and spacing of framing members.

3. Methods of fastening framing members to each other and to supporting systems.

4. Details of vertical deflection connections to structures.

5. Locations and spacing of lateral bracing and structural bracing systems.

6. Accessory products required for complete installation.

D. Structural Calculations:

1. Submit calculations bearing seal and signature of Registered Professional Engineer licensed in State in which project is located, with minimum 5 years experience in work of this Section.

2. Include:

a. Description of design criteria.

b. Engineering analysis depicting stress and deflection requirements for each framing application.

c. Selection of framing components, accessories, fasteners, and welded connection requirements.

E. Certificates of Compliance: Manufacturers certification that product comply with referenced codes and standards, and in accordance with AISI S100-12.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraphs if LEED is not applicable.

F. LEED v4.0 Submittals: Provide documentation of how the requirements of Credit will be met:

1. MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations: Provide EPD from CEMCO.

2. MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials - Provide recycled content of products showing the percentages of total recycled content, post-consumer, and/or pre-consumer recycled content by weight and associated cost.

3. MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients: Provide Health Product Declarations from CEMCO in compliance with the Health Product Declaration Collaborative v2.0. (

4. MR Credit: Construction and Demolition Waste Management: Include a statement indicating the percentage of materials diverted from disposal in landfills and incinerators, and where recyclable resources are directed back to the manufacturing process.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer who is a current member of SFIA with current Quality Assurance Program that can demonstrate full time quality control over fabrication and erection complying with applicable codes, ordinances, rules and regulations of government agencies having jurisdiction.

B. Installer Qualifications: Installer with minimum 2 years documented experience in performing work of this Section on similar projects.

C. Perform work in accordance with:

1. AISI/ S100- 12 NAS for Design CFS Structural Members

2. AISI/ General Provisions, S200-12

3. AISI/ Product Data, S201-12

4. AISI/ Floor and Roof System Design, S210-07 (2012)

5. AISI/ Wall Stud Design, S211 -07/S1-12 (2012)

6. AISI/ Header Design, S212-07 (2012)

7. AISI/ Lateral Design, S213-07/-S1-09 (2012)

8. AISI/ Truss Design, S214-12

9. AISI/ Prescriptive Method One and Two family Dwellings -S230 - 07/S3-12 (2012)

D. Welding:

1. Comply with AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.3.

2. Qualify welding processes and welding operators in accordance with AWS "Standard Qualification Procedure".

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following for a pre-installation conference attended by the parties performing the work of this section. Edit to suit project requirements.

E. Pre-Installation Conference:

1. Convene at site 2 weeks prior to beginning work of this Section.

2. Attendance: Owner, Architect, Contractor, and framing system installer.

3. Review and discuss: Project requirements, substrate conditions, and manufacturer's installation instructions.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

B. Store materials protected from exposure to rain, snow, and other harmful weather conditions, at temperature and humidity conditions at temperature and humidity conditions per ASTM C 955.

C. Handle products per AISI S100-12.

1.8 SEQUENCING

A. Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: CEMCO, which is located at: 13191 Crossroads Pkwy. N. Suite 325; City of Industry, CA 91746; Toll Free Tel: 800-775-2362; Tel: 626-369-3564; Fax: 626-330-7598; Email:request info (); Web:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Galvanized Steel:

1. Meet or exceed requirements of ASTM A 1003/A 1003M or ASTM A 653/A 653M.

2. Coating Class per ASTM C 955:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the coating class required from the following paragraphs and delete the one not required. G60 is the most common coating for structural systems; G90 may be used where additional protective coating is required. G90 is a special order product and should be specified in severely corrosive environments

a. G40.

b. G60.

c. G90.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Verify current amount of recycled content available with CEMCO for project.

3. Recycled content: Minimum ___ percent, with minimum ___ percent classified as post- consumer and minimum ___ percent classified as pre-consumer.

B. Stud Punch-Outs: minimum 10 inches between end of member and near edge of web punch-out and 24 inches on center thereafter, per ASTM C 955.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following to suit project requirements. If more than one is required, identify the location where each will be used on the Contract Drawings.

2.3 COMPONENTS

A. General: Components manufactured from prime mill certified steel; re-rolled steel without mil certificate is not acceptable.

B. Viper Stud and Viper Track Drywall Framing System: Designed for use in interior non-load bearing applications and formed with ViperRib technology.

1. Viper Stud: Cold-Formed galvanized steel studs minimum G40 coating complying with Section 9.2 of ASTM C 645.

a. Flange Length: 1-1/4 inches; 125 flange width.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following to suit project requirements. If more than one is required, identify the location where each will be used on the Contract Drawings.

b. Web depth:

1) 1-5/8 inches; 162 depth

2) 2-1/2 inches; 250 depth

3) 3-5/8 inches; 362 depth

4) 4 inches; 400 depth

5) 6 inches; 600 depth

6) As indicated on Drawings

c. Return Lip: 1/4 inch

d. Minimum Material Thickness:

1) 0.0147 inches; 15 mils

2) 0.0179 inches; 18 mils

3) 0.0195 inches; 20 mils

4) 0.0209 inches; 21 mils

5) 0.0296 inches; 30 mils

6) 0.0329 inches; 33 mils

7) As required by Design

e. Minimum Yield Strength:

1) 50 ksi for 15 mils

2) 57 ksi for 20 and 21 mils

3) 33ksi for 18, 30 and 33 mils

4) As required by Design.

f. Punch-outs:

1) 3/4 inch x 1-3/4 inch for 1-5/8 inch studs

2) 1-1/2 inch x 2-1/2 inch for 2-1/2 inch, 3-5/8 inch, 4 inch and 6 inch studs.

2. Viper Track: Cold-Formed galvanized steel tracks minimum G40 coating complying with Section 9.2 of ASTM C 645.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following to suit project requirements. If more than one is required, identify the location where each will be used on the Contract Drawings.

a. Flange Length:

1) 1-1/4 inches; 125 flange width

2) 1-1/2 inches; 150 flange width.

b. Web depth:

1) 1-5/8 inches 162 depth

2) 2-1/2 inches; 250 depth

3) 3-5/8 inches; 362 depth

4) 4 inches; 400 depth

5) 6 inches; 600 depth

6) As indicated on Drawings.

c. Minimum Material Thickness:

1) 0.0147 inches; 15 mils

2) 0.0179 inches; 18 mils

3) 0.0195 inches; 20 mils

4) 0.0209 inches; 21 mils

5) 0.0296 inches; 30 mils

6) 0.0329 inches; 33 mils

7) As required by Design].

d. Minimum yield strength:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the minimum yield strength from the following paragraph; select 33 ksi for 33 through 43 mils; 50 ksi is optional for 54 mils and higher.

1) 33 ksi

2) 50 ksi

3) As required by design

3. Deep Leg Deflection Track: Cold-Formed Viper Track.

a. Leg Length:

1) 2 inches; T200 flange width

2) 2-1/2 inches; T250 flange width

3) 3 inches; T300 flange width

4) 3-1/2 inches; T350 flange width

5) As required by Design].

b. Web depth:

1) 1-5/8 inches; 162 depth

2) 2-1/2 inches; 250 depth

3) 3-5/8 inches; 362 depth

4) 4 inches; 400 depth

5) 6 inches; 600 depth

6) As indicated on Drawings.

c. Minimum Material Thickness:

1) 0.0147 inches; 15 mils

2) 0.0179 inches; 18 mils

3) 0.0195 inches; 20 mils

4) 0.0209 inches; 21 mils

5) 0.0296 inches; 30 mils

6) 0.0329 inches; 33 mils

7) As required by Design.

d. Minimum yield strength:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the minimum yield strength from the following paragraph; select 33 ksi for 33 through 43 mils; 50 ksi is optional for 54 mils and higher.

1) 33 ksi

2) 50 ksi

3) As required by design

C. Viper-X Stud and Viper-X Track: Designed for use in interior non-load bearing applications.

1. Viper Stud: Cold-Formed galvanized steel studs minimum G40 coating complying with Section 9.2 of ASTM C 645.

a. Flange Length: 1-7/16 inches; 144 flange width.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following to suit project requirements. If more than one is required, identify the location where each will be used on the Contract Drawings.

b. Web Depth:

1) 1-5/8 inches; 162 depth

2) 2-1/2 inches; 250 depth

3) 3-1/2 inches; 350 depth

4) 3-5/8 inches; 362 depth

5) 4 inches; 400 depth

6) 6 inches; 600 depth

7) As indicated on Drawings

c. Return Lip: 3/8 inch

d. Minimum Material Thickness:

1) 0.0179 inches; 18 mils

2) 0.0223 inches; 22 mils

3) 0.0280 inches; 28 mils

4) As required by Design

e. Minimum Yield Strength:

1) 57 ksi for 18 mils, 22 mils, and 28 mils.

2) As required by Design.

f. Punch-outs:

1) 3/4 inch x 1-3/4 inch for 1-5/8 inch studs

2) 1-1/2 inch x 2-1/2 inch for; 2-1/2 inch, 3-1/2 inch, 3-5/8 inch, 4 inch and 6 inch studs.

2. Viper-X Track: Cold-Formed galvanized steel tracks minimum G40 coating complying with Section 9.2 of ASTM C 645.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following to suit project requirements. If more than one is required, identify the location where each will be used on the Contract Drawings.

a. Flange Length:

1) 1-1/4 inches; 125 flange width

2) 1-1/2 inches; 150 flange width

3) 2 inches; 200 flange width

b. Web depth:

1) 1-5/8 inches 162 depth

2) 2-1/2 inches; 250 depth

3) 3-1/2 inches; 350 depth

4) 3-5/8 inches; 362 depth

5) 4 inches; 400 depth

6) 6 inches; 600 depth

7) As indicated on Drawings.

c. Minimum Material Thickness:

1) 0.0179 inches; 18 mils

2) 0.0223 inches; 22 mils

3) 0.0280 inches; 28 mils

4) As required by Design

d. Minimum yield strength:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select the minimum yield strength from the following paragraph; select 33 ksi for 33 through 43 mils; 50 ksi is optional for 54 mils and higher.

1) 33 ksi

2) 57 ksi

3) As required by design

D. Slotted Track Assemblies: CST Track slotted slip tracks are fabricated in standard web depths and thicknesses

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following to suit project requirements. If more than one is required, identify the location where each will be used on the Contract Drawings.

1. Slotted Track: CST.

a. Leg length:

1) 2-1/2 inches; T250 flange width.

2) 3 inch; T300 flange width.

3) 3-1/4 inches; T325 flange width.

b. Vertical slot (flange): 1-1/2 inches long by 1/4 inch wide.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following Option for slotted track if required and delete if not required.

c. Horizontal slot (web): 2-1/2 inches long by 1/4 inch wide.

d. Web depth:

1) 2-1/2 inches; 250 depth

2) 3-5/8 inches; 362 depth

3) 4 inches; 400 depth

4) 6 inches; 600 depth

5) 8 inches; 800 depth

6) As indicated on Drawings.

e. Minimum material thickness:

1) 0.0179 inches; 18 mils

2) 0.0329 inches; 33 mils

3) 0.0428 inches; 43 mils

4) 0.0538 inches; 54 mils

5) 0.0677 inches; 68 mils

6) As required by Design].

f. Minimum yield strength:

1) 33 ksi

2) 50 ksi

3) As required by design.

E. Head of Wall System: Provides fire, smoke and sound protection within a composite deflection track according to UL-2079 without the use of fire caulking.

1. FAS Track 1000:

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following to suit project requirements. If more than one is required, identify the location where each will be used on the Contract Drawings.