The Simpson DGHT Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger is a patent-pending, load-tested structural connector engineered for 1-3/4 in. x 14 in. engineered wood joists in multifamily, multilevel Type III residential construction. Carrying a two-hour fire-resistant rating tested to ASTM E814 and certified under Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01, this top-flange hanger is the first fire wall hanger designed to install with a power nailer - letting crews complete framing connections faster and keep construction schedules on track before drywall goes up. Its innovative design accommodates two layers of 5/8 in. gypsum board slipped into place after framing is complete, and it is fire rated for use on both sides of the wall.

Key Features

• Power nailer compatible and hand-nail listed - tested and code listed for both 1-1/2 in. and 2-1/2 in. power-driven or hand-installed nails, giving crews flexibility to use the tools already on the jobsite without slowing down rough framing.
• Two-hour fire-resistant rating on 2x4 or thicker walls - meets stringent fire wall requirements for multifamily and Type III residential projects, helping the assembly satisfy code without added field modifications.
• Top-flange design for back-to-back installation on 2x6 (min.) walls - allows hangers to be positioned on opposing sides of the fire wall during framing, reducing coordination steps and keeping the installation sequence straightforward.
• Built-in clearance for two layers of 5/8 in. drywall - the hanger geometry leaves room for gypsum board to be installed after framing is complete, so drywall crews can work without retrofitting or trimming around the connector.
• 10-gauge steel construction with G90 zinc galvanized finish - heavy-gauge material delivers structural strength for fire wall hanger applications, while the G90 coating provides corrosion resistance suited to the demanding environments common in large residential builds.
• Intertek-certified fire rating (Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01) - third-party certification gives inspectors, architects, and contractors documented proof of compliance, reducing approval delays on fire-rated assembly submittals.

Why This Product

• The only fire wall hanger built for power nailer installation - because the DGHT is specifically designed around power-driven fasteners, framing crews can nail off fire wall connections at the same pace as standard hangers instead of switching to slower hand-nail methods, keeping multilevel residential projects on schedule.
• A complete two-hour fire wall solution tested on both sides - with ASTM E814 testing confirming performance on both faces of the wall and an Intertek-certified design number on file, this hanger supports the full fire-rated assembly without requiring supplemental connectors or special detailing.
• Engineered to simplify the drywall sequence - the top-flange configuration holds joists in place while leaving open space for two layers of 5/8 in. gypsum board to be inserted after framing, eliminating the need to notch or fit drywall around protruding hardware.
• Purpose-built for the scale of multifamily and Type III construction - designed specifically for multilevel residential fire wall framing, the DGHT addresses the structural and fire-resistance demands of larger building types where standard joist hangers are not an approved substitute.

Specifications

• MPN: DGHT1.81/14
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Member Size: 1-3/4 in. x 14 in.
• Seat Width: 1-13/16 in.
• Height: 13-15/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Fire Rating: Two-hour
• Fire Rating Standard: ASTM E814
• Intertek Certification: Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
• Installation Method: Power nailer or hand-installed nails
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Multifamily residential construction requiring fire-rated wall assemblies
• Multilevel Type III residential construction
• Fire wall framing on 2x4 or thicker walls with two-hour fire rating requirement
• Back-to-back installation on 2x6 (minimum) walls
• Assemblies requiring two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board on either side of the fire wall

Install With (sold separately)

• Install with (6) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. OR 0.148 in. x 2-1/2 in. nails in the top
• Install with (2) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails OR (4) 0.148 in. x 2-1/2 in. nails in the face
• Install with (6) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist

Downloads and Resources

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

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