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Wood Nailing Strips on Metallic Seismic Curbs

Such a small amount. Not much different than "blocking" for windows and door frame installation

603.1
Exceptions...........
14. Blocking such as for handrails, millwork, cabinets and window and door frames.
 
What is thickness of blocking?
Length of nails/screws?
Specie of wood?
Seismic connection?
Weight of equip. attached to it?
Provided by curb manuf.?
 
OK, so these are nailers for the cant strips, not horizontals sitting on top of the curbs?
 
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FRTW, or use some type of Fire Rated Paint \ Coating
on the blocking.


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