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    Multi-layer wired glass fire-resistance rating

    When a wired glass is required to have 1.5 hour fire-protection rating on a door closure, can one layer of 45 minutes wired glass be installed on each opposite side of the door to achieve 1.5 hour fire-protection rating using component additive method?
    • sunyaer
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    Use of component additive method

    In Ontario building code SB-2: 2.3.3. Limitations of Component Additive Method ... (2) The assigned times in Sentences 2.3.4.(2) to (4) are not intended to be construed as the fire-resistance ratings of the individual components of an assembly, nor are they intended to be construed as times...
    • sunyaer
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    • component additive method componets fire resistance rating
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