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    C-joists and cement board Type IB construction type?

    Hello! We are working on a new construction 4-story residential building and the structural system is c-joists and cement board. We are trying to find out if it's possible at all, by reinforcing the assembly design to reach higher fire rating, to upgrade the entire building system to Type IB...
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