The Simpson DGHT Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger is a patent-pending, load-tested hanger engineered specifically for multifamily, multilevel Type III residential construction requiring fire-rated wall assemblies. Sized for 7 in. x 22 in. engineered wood members, this heavy hanger carries a two-hour fire-resistant rating tested to ASTM E814 and certified for use on both sides of the wall - making it a reliable choice for fire wall assemblies where code compliance is non-negotiable. As the first fire wall hanger designed to install with a power nailer, it removes a longstanding bottleneck in the framing sequence and helps keep construction schedules on track.

Key Features

• Power nailer compatible - first fire wall hanger of its kind - installs faster than hand-nailing before drywall goes up, reducing labor time and keeping project timelines on schedule
• Loads tested and code listed for 1 1/2 in. and 2 1/2 in. power-driven or hand-installed nails - gives installers flexibility to use the fastener length that suits the job without sacrificing code compliance
• Two-hour fire rating applies to 2x4 or thicker walls - meets fire wall assembly requirements for common wall thicknesses used in multifamily and multilevel residential framing
• Innovative top-flange design for back-to-back installation on 2x6 (min.) walls - simplifies pairing of hangers on shared fire walls, reducing layout complexity and installation steps
• Accommodates two layers of 5/8 in. drywall after framing is complete - allows the framing crew to finish first and drywall to follow without rework or interference
• Two-hour Fire-Resistant rating under Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01 - provides a recognized third-party certification that supports code submissions and inspections
• Made from 10-gauge steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish - delivers the structural strength and corrosion resistance needed for demanding construction environments

Why This Product

• Built for speed without cutting corners on fire compliance - the top-flange design is the first fire wall hanger engineered for power nailer use, so crews can nail off hangers quickly before drywall installation begins, maintaining fire rating integrity while gaining real time savings on multifamily projects
• Tested and rated on both sides of the wall - the two-hour fire-resistant rating under ASTM E814 applies to both faces of the assembly, giving contractors a single hanger solution that satisfies fire wall requirements without the need for separate products or workarounds
• Sequences cleanly into modern framing workflows - by providing space for two layers of 5/8 in. drywall to be slipped in after framing is complete, the DGHT lets framing and drywall trades work in the right order without interfering with each other, reducing coordination delays
• Sized and rated for the heavy loads of engineered wood framing in multilevel construction - designed for 7 in. x 22 in. members and built from 10-gauge steel, this hanger addresses the structural and fire-rating demands of Type III multifamily buildings where engineered lumber and code-required fire assemblies go hand in hand

Specifications

• MPN: DGHT7.12/22
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Member/Joist Size: 7 in. x 22 in.
• Seat Width: 7-1/8 in.
• Height: 21-15/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Fire Rating: Two-hour
• Fire Rating Standard: ASTM E814
• Intertek Design No.: SST/WPCF 120-01
• Installation Fasteners: Install with (6) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. OR 0.148 in. x 2-1/2 in. nails in the top; (2) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails OR (4) 0.148 in. x 2-1/2 in. nails in the face; and (6) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist (sold separately)
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Multifamily residential construction requiring fire-rated wall assemblies
• Multilevel Type III residential construction
• Fire wall assemblies requiring a two-hour fire rating on both sides of the wall
• Back-to-back hanger installation on 2x6 (minimum) walls
• Framing applications where drywall installation follows after framing is complete

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders

Downloads and Resources

• Two-hour Fire-Resistant rating Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
• Specifications

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