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We are thrilled you found your way here! We made it easy to find everything referenced in the Fire-Rated Walls Episode of the Architect Exam Podcast, plus some bonus tools for your fire-rated assembly projects and general building knowledge.
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The PURPLE Book
The PURPLE Book® is the industry's leading resource for fire-rated assemblies in commercial construction. It includes comprehensive assembly drawings, FAQ answers, and technical guidance you won't find elsewhere.
Fire & Sound Assembly Selector
Quickly find fire- and sound-rated assemblies from a comprehensive database of nearly 350 UL assemblies. The new easy-to-navigate tool is designed for seamless filtering to match all your project criteria.
Best of NGConnects
What is NGConnects?
Additional Resources
Building Science | Fire Resistance
ViewResources | Technical Guides
The SoundBook, The Wood Book and more!
Resource | Understanding the UL Directory
How to utilize UL’s online certification directory.
Resources | Videos
Video library of product overviews and installation instructions.
Innovation | GridMarX
Reduce material costs, increase productivity and smoother inspections
Building Science | Acoustics
Explore acoustical concepts in building design.
Building Science | IAQ
What is indoor air quality and why does it matter?
Products | EVOLVE
Heightened performance and lower environmental impact..
Products | PURPLE
Single-source, high-performance solutions.
Education Programs
Providing online and on-site academic opportunities for the building community.
Continuing Education
Customer Support
Offering reliable information and quality assistance at your convenience.
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