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    Kraft face batt insulation in non-combustible construction

    I was always under the impression that kraft faced batt insulation was not allowed in IBC type I & II buildings, per IBC section 720.2. Most of the insulation manufacturers product data says as much. I'm doing a tenant fit-out in a newish (+/- 4 year old) type IIB office building. The space...
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    Fire barrier head of wall detail in wood construction

    Thanks RGLA. What about Section 707.9 which calls for voids between a fire barrier and non-rated roof assembly to be filled with an approved material or system? It was my understanding that UL continuity head of wall details were to be used in these situations since it needs to be an "approved...
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    Fire barrier head of wall detail in wood construction

    We do a lot of projects that are sprinklered but still require separation of incidental uses with a 1 hour fire barrier, per 2018 IBC Section 509. We've done a handful of fit outs in single story unprotected combustible type IIIB or VB buildings. We've always directed the contractor to extend...
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    Open Web Wood Trusses in Commercial Construction

    My firm does interior fit out projects in the North East. We typically work with buildings of non-combustible construction, but we've run across a project recently that is constructed with open web wood roof trusses. I haven't had the pleasure of working with this type of construction (aside...
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