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2018 IFC. New construction of a storage unit building. Type 1A on the first floor.What state, code, building construction type, use group and what is the purpose of the wall?
Interior wall, separating a drive up area (also fully enclosed) from another area of the building. All the beams on the first floor are open like this. Builder was unsure if they needed to fill it. Im currently reviewing IFC, IBC, and the approved plans. Reaching out for other opinions.Purpose of wall? Other than some missing spray on the plate, there are no glaring problems....If the wall is part of a required separation, there may be a couple problems...
While I understand your presumption, lacking a detail on the plans showing a zone where holes are or are not permitted, I would assume that a fire rated wall is treated as usual. The contractor can obtain an RFI from the architect or the engineer that clarifies the matter however, the inspector should expect no less. It has been my experience that such an RFI would not be forthcoming as there is no reason for the professional to take on any liability no matter how remote the possible negative outcome.If the wall is required to be rated only because it supports a rated floor then the opening around the beam doesn't have to be firestopped.
It appears to me that an interior bearing wall such as this would need a 3 hour fire rating in a Type 1A building per Table 601 of the IBC. Therefore, yes, the penetration would need to be filled with an appropriate fire stopping system that also allows or provides a 3 hour rating for the beam connection. Meaning that the system has to account for the SFRM that is already there.2018 IFC. New construction of a storage unit building. Type 1A on the first floor.
Is it a welded flange connection? Doesn't look like there are bolts, hard to tell any more with the SFRM in the way.As my eyesight deteriorates, I find it increasingly difficult to understand pictures and this is sketchy to me as to how the beam is supported.