Free UL Assembly Search Online
As an architect sometimes you will be tasked to find a UL-rated assembly for a project. Where do you start the search? UL books, drywall manufacturer reference documents (USG), or previous projects are places to start, but there is a better way. Below will instruct you on how to search for UL-rated assemblies with a high degree of specificity quickly.
Visit the following website: https://iq.ulprospector.com/en/
Then click “Join Product IQ” and create an account. Later, click “Log In”.
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After that log into your account and click “Building Materials, Systems and Installation Codes”, which is found in the web page's middle column.
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In the list that appears click on “Fire Rated Roofs, Walls, Floors, Beams, and Columns”
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From here use the menus on the left to search for your specific assembly. You can narrow the search by Assembly Type, Protection Type, and Hourly Rating among others.
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Once You have made your selections the right side of the website narrows the results for you to review.
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Select the one that best fits your project.
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Sharing this information can only be done by print or email, use the buttons on the top right of the page.
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