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LISTING INFORMATION OF
E.Z. Barrier, Inc. - EZB 16-24-9, EZB 14-14-3, and EZB EXH
Fire Rated Enclosures
SPEC ID: 26578
E.Z. Barrier
20777 Kensington Blvd.
Lakeville, MN 55044
United States
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LISTING INFORMATION
The E.Z. Barrier™ line of fire rated enclosures consist of the EZB 16-24-9, EZB 14-14-3, and EZB EXH. The EZB
16-24-9, when installed can maintain the integrity of a fire rated ceiling and is used to cover ceiling mounted
lights. The EZB 14-14-3 is used for in-wall mounted speakers which can also diminish the transfer sound from
one room to another. The EZB EXH is used to maintain the integrity of a fire rated ceiling when installing an
exhaust fan or fan.
RATINGS
Standard
ASTM E 119
UL 263
CAN/ULC-S101
ASTM E 119
UL 263
CAN/ULC-S101
ASTM E 119
UL 263
CAN/ULC-S101
ASTM E 119
UL 263
CAN/ULC-S101
Rating
Design Number
1 Hour
EZB/FME 60-01
1 Hour
EZB/FME 60-02
1 Hour
EZB/FME 60-04
1 Hour
EZB/FME 60-03
Attribute
Criteria
Value
ASTM E119 (2005a)
Criteria
ASTM E119 (2008a)
Criteria
ASTM E119 (2010)
Criteria
UL 263 (2011)
Criteria
CAN / ULC S101 (2014)
Criteria
ASTM E119 (2016a)
Criteria
ASTM E119 (2018a)
CSI Code
05 50 00 Metal Fabrications
Fire Resistance
1 Hour Fire Rating
Intertek Services
Certification
Listed or Inspected LISTED
Listing Section
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS FOR WALL ASSEMBLIES
Listing Section
FIXTURES FOR RECESSED INSTALLATION IN FIRE RATED CONSTRUCTION
Spec ID
26578
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DRAWING INDEX
EZB/FME 60-01
EZB/FME 60-02
EZB/FME 60-03
EZB/FME 60-04
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EZB/FME 60-01
Division 05 – Metals
05 58 00 Formed Metal Fabrications
05 58 16 Formed Metal Enclosures
E.Z. Barrier, Inc.
Design No. EZB/FME 60-01
Non-Loadbearing Wall
E.Z. Barrier™ EZB 14-14-3 Fire Rated Enclosure
ASTM E119, UL 263, CAN/ULC-S101
Rating – 1 Hour
1. WALL ASSEMBLY: Construct wall assembly
using the following elements:
A. WOOD STUDS – Install No. 2 Grade Douglas
Fir 2 in. x 4 in. wood studs spaced max.
16 in. on center (oc) between a double
wood stud top plate and single wood stud
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bottom plate with horizontal 2 in. x 4 in.
wood stud cross-bracing at the midpoint of
the wall height.
Fasten wood studs to top and bottom
plates with No. 16d framing nails spaced
max. 16 in. oc.
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EZB/FME 60-01 (2 OF 2)
Division 05 – Metals
05 58 00 Formed Metal Fabrications
05 58 16 Formed Metal Enclosures
B. GYPSUM BOARD – Attach one layer of
5/8 in. thick, Type X gypsum board on
each face. Locate butt joints over studs
and offset butt joints on opposite sides
max. 24 in. Attach to wood studs (Item
1A) with No. 6 x 1-5/8 in. long coarsethread screws, spaced min. 8 in. oc
around the perimeter and min. 12 in. oc
on the intermediate studs.
C. JOINT TAPE AND COMPOUND – (Not
Shown) Use vinyl or casein, dry or
premixed, joint compound applied to face
layers of gypsum wallboard in two coats to
all exposed screw heads and gypsum board
(Item 1B) butt joints. Embed a min. 2 in.
wide paper, plastic, or fiberglass tape in
first layer of compound over butt joints
between gypsum board (Item 1B). Verify a
min. wall depth of 4-3/4 in. created from
face layer of gypsum board (Item 1B) to
face layer of gypsum board (Item 1B).
2. CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER: E.Z. Barrier, Inc.
CERTIFIED
PRODUCT:
Fabrications
Formed
Metal
MODEL: E.Z. Barrier™ EZB 14-14-3 Fire Rated
Enclosure
RECESSED SPEAKER BOX COVER SYSTEM –
Construct an open box using nominal 24 GA
galvanized steel and having nominal
dimensions of 24 in. long x 14 in. wide x
3-1/4 in. deep, having two nominal 5 in. wide
flanges on the short edges. Position the box in
wall cavity with flanges over wood studs (Item
1A). Secure the flanges of the box to the wood
studs (Item 1A) with 1 in. coarse-thread wood
screws, spaced at pre-drilled locations on the
flanges (fasten a min. of two screws per
flange). Install gypsum board (Item 1B) to the
Date Revised: January 29, 2018
wood stud framing (Item 1A) covering the
flange. Install max. of one recessed speaker
box cover system within a 100 square foot wall
surface area.
INTUMESCENT MAT MATERIAL – Cover the
interior surface area of the recessed speaker
box cover system (Item 2) with nominal
3/16 in. thick, one layer 3M I10 intumescent
mat material. Attach intumescent mat material
using four pre-punched tabs on the inside of
the EZB 14-14-3 in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions. If tabs are not
available, attach mat using No. 8 x 3/4 in. long
K-lath screws inserted through 1 in. diameter
galvanized steel washers. Attach a min. of two
screws per interior face. All interior surfaces
must be covered with 3M I10 intumescent
material.
3. ELECTRICAL WIRING: (Not Shown) Insert max.
12 GA electrical power wiring into the prepunched hole of the recessed speaker box
cover system (Item 2). Seal penetration with
fill, void, or cavity (Item 4) and install in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
4. FILL, VOID, OR CAVITY MATERIAL: (Not
Shown): Non-combustible sealant. Apply a
bead of 3M CPWB25+ Sealant around annular
space at the penetration through the
recessed speaker box cover system (Item 2).
5. SPEAKER: Nominal 3-3/4 in. depth x 9-3/4 in.
diameter. Cut a max. 8-5/8 in. diameter hole
into the gypsum board (Item 1B) and install
speaker in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions or a standard electrical fixture and
housing mounted to the inside of the enclosure
with an LED display mounted on the wall
covering the enclosure opening.
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EZB/FME 60-02
Division 05 – Metals
05 58 00 Formed Metal Fabrications
05 58 16 Formed Metal Enclosures
E.Z. Barrier, Inc.
Design No. EZB/FME 60-02
Floor/Ceiling Assembly
E.Z. Barrier™ EZB 16-24-9 Fire Rated Enclosure
ASTM E119, UL 263, CAN/ULC-S101
Rating – 1 Hour
1. FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLY: Use a one-hour
ASTM E119, UL 263, or CAN/ULC-S101 fireresistance-rated floor/ceiling assembly, as
applicable, constructed in accordance with the
material and construction specifications of the
corresponding listed design and with the min.
requirements listed below:
A. FLOORING – Use min. 23/32 in. thick
interior grade plywood panels, or other
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approved flooring system as specified in
the corresponding listed design.
B. TRUSSES – Parallel chord trusses spaced a
max. of 24 in. on center (oc) fabricated of
nominal 2 in. x 4 in. lumber, with lumber
oriented vertically or horizontally. Truss
members are secured with No. 20 MSG
galvanized steel truss plates.
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EZB/FME 60-02 (2 OF 2)
Division 05 – Metals
05 58 00 Formed Metal Fabrications
05 58 16 Formed Metal Enclosures
C. RESILIENT CHANNELS – Formed from
nominal 26 GA galvanized steel, spaced
16 in. oc and applied perpendicular to the
trusses. Channel is secured to the trusses
with 1-1/4 in. long steel wood screws.
Channel overlapped at splices a min. of
4 in. Channel is removed in locations
where the recessed light cover (Item 2) is
located.
D. GYPSUM BOARD – Use one layer of
approved, nominal 5/8 in. thick,
Proprietary Type X gypsum board of the
type specified in the listed design and
installed in accordance with the approved
listed design. Secure the gypsum board to
the underside of the resilient channel (Item
1C) with 1 in. long wallboard screws spaced
max. 12 in. oc and located 1-1/2 in. from
side and end joints. Apply vinyl or casein,
dry or premixed, joint compound to face
layers of gypsum board in two coats to all
exposed fastener heads and gypsum board
joints. A min. 2 in. wide paper, plastic, or
fiberglass tape is embedded in first layer of
compound over joints in gypsum board.
2. CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER: E.Z. Barrier, Inc.
CERTIFIED
PRODUCT:
Fabrications
Formed
Metal
MODEL: E.Z. Barrier™ EZB 16-24-9 Fire Rated
Enclosure
Date Revised: January 29, 2018
RECESSED LIGHT COVER – Constructed of
nominal 24 GA galvanized steel and having
nominal dimensions 20 in. long x 12 in. wide x
9-1/2 in. deep and having nominal 2-1/2 in.
wide flanges. Position the box inverted and
recessed into the floor cavity. Secure the
flanges of the box to the underside of the truss
assembly (Item 1B) with No. 6, 1-1/4 in. long
bugle-head screws spaced at pre-drilled
locations on the flanges. The boxes may be
installed in the floor with the following
provisions:
• Max. two fixtures within 36 sq.ft. area
• Min. oc fixture spacing of 24 in. within
same truss cavity
• Min. center-to-center fixture spacing of
34 in. for adjacent truss cavities
3. RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE: Standard canisterstyle recessed light assembly installed in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Standard 3C-12AWG “Romex” wire is fixed to
the assembly and exits the recessed light
cover (Item 2) through a max. of two
openings.
4. FILL, VOID, OR CAVITY MATERIAL: (Not
Shown) Use only fill, void, or cavity material
certified by Intertek, bearing an Intertek label.
Apply a bead of fill, void, or cavity material
around the power supply wire where it exits
the recessed light cover (Item 2).
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EZB/FME 60-03
Division 05 – Metals
05 58 00 Formed Metal Fabrications
05 58 16 Formed Metal Enclosures
E.Z. Barrier, Inc.
Design No. EZB/FME 60-03
E.Z. Barrier™ EZB EXH Fire Rated Enclosure
ASTM E119
Rating – 1 Hour
1. FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLY: Use a one-hour,
ASTM E119, UL 263, or CAN/ULC-S101 fireresistance-rated floor/ceiling assembly, as
applicable, constructed in accordance with the
material and construction specifications of the
corresponding listed design and with the min.
requirements listed below:
A. FLOORING SYSTEM – Use min. 23/32 in.
thick interior grade plywood panels, or
other approved flooring system as
specified in the corresponding listed
design.
Date Revised: January 29, 2018
B. WOOD JOISTS – Use nominal 2×10
dimensional lumber spaced max. 24 in. on
center (oc).
C. CHANNELS – Use min. 25 GA and min.
5/8 in. deep resilient channels or furring
channels, spaced max. 16 in. oc and
applied perpendicular to the 2×10 wood
joists (Item 1B).
D. GYPSUM BOARD – Use one layer of
approved nominal 5/8 in. thick, Proprietary
Type X gypsum board of the type specified
in the listed design and installed in
accordance with the approved listed
design.
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EZB/FME 60-03 (2 OF 2)
Division 05 – Metals
05 58 00 Formed Metal Fabrications
05 58 16 Formed Metal Enclosures
Note: This system has not been evaluated
with alternate gypsum configurations,
including systems that require greater
membrane protection.
2. CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER: E.Z. Barrier, Inc.
CERTIFIED PRODUCT: Fire Rated Enclosure
CERTIFIED MODEL: E.Z. Barrier™ EZB EXH
Install the enclosure constructed of nominal
24 GA galvanized steel, and having nominal
dimensions 20 in. long × 12 in. wide × 9-1/2 in.
deep, and having nominal 2-5/8 in. wide
flanges. Ensure a max. installation density of
one enclosure within any 104 ft2 area. Position
the enclosure inverted and recessed into the
floor/ceiling cavity. Secure the flanges of the
box to the underside of the floor/ceiling
assembly (Item 1) by fastening them to the
channels (Item 1C) with six 7/16 in. long pan
framing screws. Use three screws on each side
equally spaced along the length of the flanges.
3. INTUMESCENT MAT: Use manufacturerinstalled 3M Company, 3M Interam™ I-10
Series Mat. Use one layer of intumescent mat,
lining the interior surface area of the fire rated
enclosure (Item 2) and secured to the fire rated
enclosure using either Method A or Method B
listed below:
i. METHOD A – Mechanically fastened using
pre-punched tabs.
ii. METHOD B – Adhered using 30 - 60 mils
(0.08 cm – 0.16 cm) thick of one of the
silicone sealant materials listed below:
• 3M Fire Barrier Water Tight Sealant 1000
NS
• 3M Fire Barrier Water Tight Sealant 1003
SL; or,
• 3M Fire Barrier 2000+ Silicone Sealant
Date Revised: January 29, 2018
4. RECESSED EXHAUST FAN: Install the bathroom
exhaust fan/combination light fixture in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. EXHAUST DUCT: Install nominal 3 in. to 6 in.
diameter metal exhaust pipe.
6. SLEEVE EXTENSION: (Not Shown) Install 3 in. to
6 in. nominal diameter PVC pipe through the
fire rated enclosure (Item 2), fitted
concentrically inside or outside the exhaust
duct (Item 5), and concentrically over the
exhaust connection at the exhaust fan (Item 4).
7. FIRESTOP DEVICE: (Not Shown) Install an
approved firestop device, mounted to the fire
rated enclosure (Item 2) in accordance with the
manufacturer’s installation instructions. Install
the firestop device from inside or from outside
of the fire rated enclosure (Item 2), as
required. Mechanically fasten the firestop
device to the fire rated enclosure using
appropriately sized sheet metal screws. Slide
the PVC Sleeve Extension (Item 6) as needed to
install the firestop device and then reposition it
accordingly. Use one of the 3M Company
firestop devices listed below of the appropriate
size for the PVC Sleeve Extension (Item 6):
• 3M Fire Barrier Ultra PPD 3.0
• 3M PPD 600
• 3M Fire Barrier RC-1 Restricting Collar with
3M Fire Barrier Wrap Ultra GS per UL System
No. C-AJ-2214 specifications
8. FILL, VOID, OR CAVITY MATERIAL: (Not Shown)
Apply a bead of 3M™ Fire Barrier™ CP 25WB+
Caulk around the annular space at the
penetration through the floor/ceiling assembly
(Item 1).
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EZB/FME 60-04
Division 05 – Metals
05 58 00 Formed Metal Fabrications
05 58 16 Formed Metal Enclosures
E.Z. Barrier, Inc.
Design No. EZB/FME 60-04
Non-Loadbearing Wall
E.Z. Barrier™ EZB 14-14-3 Fire Rated Enclosure
ASTM E119, UL 263, CAN/ULC-S101
Rating – 1 Hour
1. WALL ASSEMBLY: Construct wall assembly
using the following elements:
A. WOOD STUDS – Install No. 2 Grade
Douglas Fir nominal 2 in. x 4 in., or
nominal 2 in. x 6 in. wood studs, spaced
max. 16 in. on center (oc) between a
double wood stud top plate and single
wood stud bottom plate with horizontal
nominal 2 in. x 4 in., or nominal 2 in. x
6 in., wood stud cross-bracing at the
Date Revised: January 29, 2018
midpoint of the wall height. Fasten wood
studs to top and bottom plates (two nails
per stud) with No. 16d framing nails
spaced max. 16 in. oc.
B. GYPSUM BOARD – Attach one layer of
5/8 in. thick, Type X gypsum board on
each face. Locate butt joints over studs
and offset butt joints on opposite sides
max. 16 in. Attach to wood studs (Item
1A) with No. 6 x 1-5/8 in. long coarse-
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Division 05 – Metals
05 58 00 Formed Metal Fabrications
05 58 16 Formed Metal Enclosures
thread screws, spaced min. 8 in. oc
around the perimeter and min. 12 in. oc
on the intermediate studs.
C. JOINT TAPE AND COMPOUND – (Not
Shown) Use vinyl or casein, dry or
premixed, joint compound applied to
exposed sides of gypsum board (Item 1B) in
two coats to all exposed screw heads and
gypsum board (Item 1B) butt joints. Embed
a min. 2 in. wide paper, plastic, or
fiberglass tape in first layer of compound
over butt joints between gypsum board
(Item 1B). Verify a min. wall depth of 4-3/4
in. created from exposed face of gypsum
board (Item 1B) to exposed face of gypsum
board (Item 1B).
2. CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER: E.Z. Barrier, Inc.
CERTIFIED
PRODUCT:
Fabrications
Formed
Metal
MODEL: E.Z. Barrier™ EZB 14-14-3 Fire Rated
Enclosure
FIRE RATED ENCLOSURE – Use E.Z. Barrier™
EZB 14-14-3 Fire Rated Enclosure, which is an
open box constructed using nominal 24 GA
galvanized steel and having nominal
dimensions of 24 in. long x 14 in. wide x
3-1/4 in. deep, having two nominal 5 in. wide
flanges on the edges. Position the enclosure in
wall cavity with flanges over wood studs (Item
1A). Secure the flanges of the enclosure to the
wood studs (Item 1A) with 1 in. coarse-thread
wood screws, spaced at pre-drilled locations on
the flanges (fasten a min. of two screws per
flange). Install gypsum board (Item 1B) to the
wood stud framing (Item 1A) covering the
flange. Install max. of one fire rated enclosure
system within a 100 sq.ft. wall surface area.
Min. spacing from adjacent wall must be 8 in.
Date Revised: January 29, 2018
INTUMESCENT MAT MATERIAL – Cover the
interior surface area of the fire rated enclosure
(Item 2) with one layer of nominal 3/16 in.
thick, 3M I10 intumescent mat material.
Attach intumescent mat material using four
pre-punched tabs on the inside of the fire rated
enclosure in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions. If the fire rated enclosure is not
equipped with pre-punched tabs, attach mat
using No. 8 x 3/4 in. long K-lath screws inserted
through 1 in. diameter (1/4 in. hole) galvanized
steel washers. Attach a min. of two screws per
interior face spaced nominally 8 in. oc. All
interior surfaces must be covered with 3M I10
intumescent material.
3. ELECTRICAL WIRING: (Not Shown) Insert max.
four 12 GA, 3 conductor, Romex wires
through the pre-punched hole of the fire
rated enclosure (Item 2). Seal penetration
with fill, void, or cavity material (Item 4) and
install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
4. FILL, VOID, OR CAVITY MATERIAL: (Not
Shown) Non-combustible sealant. Apply a
bead of 3M CPWB25+ Sealant around annular
space at the electrical wiring (Item 3)
penetration through the fire rated enclosure
(Item 2).
5. LIGHT: Install Vision Quest Lighting (model
number PR222-UDRS) in the fire rated
enclosure (Item 2) per the manufacturer's
installation instructions or a standard
electrical fixture and housing mounted to the
inside of the enclosure with an LED display
mounted on the wall covering the enclosure
opening.
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