FIRE-RATED OXBOX OUTLET BOX
DESIGN SPECIFICATION
1 WALL CONSTRUCTION
a Wood or metal stud construction, max 100 in.² of penetrations per 100 ft² of wall
b Single-layer
5
8
" gypsum construction with 1-hour fire rating
c Double-layer
5
8
" gypsum construction with 2-hour fire rating
d Boxes cannot be installed back to back
2 PIPE/BOX SUPPORT
a Each outlet box must be installed in a separate stud bay and attached to the stud, as
shown below in “over-stud” or “separate stud bay” installation examples. Fire rating
does not apply to installations of two or more boxes in the same stud bay.
b Supplied support bar to be installed through at least one box’s slotted opening
c Supply lines to be installed using ordinary methods
d Drain line to be supported using ordinary methods
3 PIPE MATERIAL
a 2" or larger metallic, PVC, or ABS DWV pipe
b Metallic or plastic water supply pipe
4 FIRESTOP DEVICE
a Sioux Chief re-rated OxBox frame and frame extension are constructed using
re-rated resin. Boxes have 4" × 4" intumescent adhesive pads factory installed on
the back of boxes.
NOTE: Gaps up to ½" around box can be sealed with drywall plaster. Larger gaps require restop sealant applied
to opening spanning entire drywall depth
"over stud" installation "separate stud bay" installation
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Fire-rated ABS
THE FIRE-RATED OX BOX IS CERTIFIED BY INTERTEK/WARNOCK
HERSEY TO THE FOLLOWING FIRE RATING STANDARDS:
ASTM E-814
2 hours (F), 1½ hours (T)
for 2-hour design
1 hour (F), 31 mins (T)
for 1-hour design
ASTM E119
CAN/ULC S115
2 hours (F), 1½ hours (T)
for 2-hour design
1 hour (F), 31 mins (T)
for 1-hour design
UL 1479
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