1.1 This specification covers predecorated gypsum board which is designed to be used as the finished surface for walls or ceilings.Note 1—Specification C 840 contains application procedures for predecorated gypsum board.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system shall be used independent of the other. Values from the two systems shall not be combined.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 10 of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
ASTM C960/C960M-04 Referenced Document
ASTM C11 Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
ASTM C1264 Standard Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling, and Storage of Gypsum Board
ASTM C645 Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members*, 2018-06-01 Update
ASTM C840 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
ASTM E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM C960/C960M-04 history
2017ASTM C960/C960M-04 Standard Specification for Predecorated Gypsum Board (Withdrawn 2005)
2001ASTM C960/C960M-01 Standard Specification for Predecorated Gypsum Board
1997ASTM C960/C960M-97 Standard Specification for Predecorated Gypsum Board