Overview | FAS Specialty Products FAS 039X Fire Rated Control Joint Single Step Application CEMCO's FAS-093X Fire Rated control joint is a composite control joint with intumescent tape factory applied to the back side of the control joint . The FAS-093X has been tested according to UL-2079 "Test For Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems" and is used to relieve stresses of expansion and contraction of drywall interior partitions or ceilings running in a horizontal or vertical direction . The opening is protected by an orange plastic tape to indicate the fire rating . This tape is removed after joint compound has been applied and the finish is completed . The section is fabricated from hot-dipped galvanized steel complying with ASTM A653, and ASTM A1003 Grade 33 Type H for 33 ksi yield strength steel 13 mil thickness . * NO Drywall Rips Required * NO Fire Sealant Required * NO Mineral Wool Required WW-D-0172 FAS-093X U.S. Patent #8,671,632 18 Head of Wall Systems | www .cemcosteel .com | 800 .775 .2362 Drywall WW-D-0172http://www.cemcosteel.com