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    1hr fire rated assembly question

    the UL I502 i believe is for a 2x10 joist system. we have a 2x4 wood truss. thanks though
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    1hr fire rated assembly question

    thanks for above. i think quadplex is multi-family. would that still apply? but this is a good start
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    1hr fire rated assembly question

    i dont, but i will email and ask
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    1hr fire rated assembly question

    LOL.. i tried that. they want a UL detail. even tried to secure fire treated plywood to bottom of existing plywood.. no go
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    1hr fire rated assembly question

    correct. u305 fire rated wall, 1hr. we were suppose to have fire treated plywood extending 48" down from ridge on each side
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    1hr fire rated assembly question

    hello all, 1st post here in awhile. i am remodeling a quadplex in florida. we installed new 4/12 slope 2x4 pre-eng wood truss roof w/ plywood sheathing and standard shingles. we were suppose to install fire treated plywood 48" on each side of the firewall but it didnt happen. we now need a 1hr...
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    fire rated tenant separation wall assistance

    thats still a 2 hour wall though right?
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    fire rated tenant separation wall assistance

    steveray.. your right.. thanks.. looks like a 3 5/8" stud wall seperating business from s-2 (not sprinkl).. the shaftliner seemed like it was similiar to shaftwall.. but we are in the process of getting a price of that product.. i appreciate that option.. wasnt aware that product was around
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    fire rated tenant separation wall assistance

    a GC friend of mine came up with "1 5/8" metal stud wall from floor to deck (18') with two layers of rock on one/our side then frame another 1 5/8" wall with two layers of rock on one/our side for a total of 4 layers.. two frame walls side by side.. (the obstacle is there is an occupied tenant...
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    fire rated tenant separation wall assistance

    cda, for separating 2 separate tenants.. it seems like shaft wall, or a system similiar to shaft wall is my best choice.. was hoping their were other options out there less expensive.. i appreciate the posts everyone.. thanks!!
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    fire rated tenant separation wall assistance

    i need a 2hr fire rated tenant separation wall.. the obstacle is there is an occupied tenant space next door.. the existing wall is not rated and only goes up 10 feet.. we cant use that wall.. have to build a new assembly in thinnest wall possible up against the existing wall that goes up 18...
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    Exit thru intervening spaces question…

    cda, thats what im trying to figure out.. 1015.1 says 10 max for one exit.. 1037.2 says 50 or 1000 sf.. not sure why 1037.2 breaks out and says 50 thanks
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    Exit thru intervening spaces question…

    Im trying to determine the occupant load.. 1015.1 says 10 per one exit, 1037.2 says 50.. only 1 or 2 rooms will need 2 exits if its 1037.2.. if its 1015.1 than almost all rooms will need 2 exits.. than i will have to install exit lites above either one or both doors in each room.. but not sure...
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    Exit thru intervening spaces question…

    Table 1015.1 “SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY” , “daycare, maximum occupant load is 10”.. than goto 1037.2.1 in daycare section “50 persons or an area of more than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) shall have at least two exit access doorways as remotely located from each other as...
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    Exit thru intervening spaces question…

    oh.. its as i read it in the code book
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    Exit thru intervening spaces question…

    CDA, -The building is not sprinkled -we are within the 150' travel distance - not sure of the common path of egress travel.. have to look further into that - not sure what "intervening room rule was admened" is.. please explain this Sawhorse-found yall awhile back.. use to work for an...
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    Exit thru intervening spaces question…

    Newbie here.. read a lot, 1st post though.. very knowledgable site and enjoy the discussions.. 2 questions, im sure they go hand in hand thoughI am in the very early, planning stages of a possible tenant.. I have an existing tenant space in an existing bldg and would like to know if this would...
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