Wall A is suggested to be used for these Fixed Facility SCIFs: Closed Storage, Secure Working Area (SWA), Continuous Operation, or Open Storage with SID. The list below and accompanying diagram list all construction specifications for Wall A.
- Three layers of Gypsum Wall Board (GWB) ⅝ inch-thick
- One layer on the uncontrolled side
- Two layers on the controlled side
- Acoustic protection: Sound Class 3
- Wallboard must be attached to 3 ⅝ inch-wide 16 gauge metals studs or wooden 2×4 studs placed no less than 16” on center
- 16 gauge continuous track (top and bottom) with anchors at 32” on center maximum in continuous bead of acoustical sealant
- Interior two layers of wallboard must be mounted so seams do not align
- Acoustic fill 3 ½” (89 mm) sound attenuation material, fastened to prevent sliding down and leaving void at the top
- Top and bottom of each wall must be sealed with acoustic sealant where it meets the slab
- Fire safe non-shrink grout or acoustic sealant in all voids above/below track both sides of partition
- Entire wall must be finished and painted from floor to ceiling
- Any electrical or communications outlets required on the perimeter wall must be surface mounted
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