GA-600 Section I - Use of this Manual and General Explanatory Notes
Section I of GA-600 contains an overview of the material contained in the manual and defines specific terms used in the manual. It also incorporates an extensive series of general explanatory notes. The explanatory notes clarify the information contained in GA-600.
(GA-600) Introduction to the Fire Resistance Design Manual
All of the systems in GA-600 use gypsum products to provide fire- resistance to walls; partitions; floor-ceiling assemblies; roof-ceiling assemblies; columns; beam, girder, and truss systems; and strain relief systems.
(GA-600) Use of this Manual
An overview of the material contained in the manual and defines specific terms used in the manual.
(GA-600) General Explanatory Notes: Fire Performance and Acoustical Performance of Systems
General Explanatory Notes that clarify information and describe common features of the systems contained in GA-600.