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fire barriers

  1. J

    Existing "B" Use and "S1" Use newly separated into fire areas to avoid sprinkler - what happens at existing exterior openings

    Hello- I can't seem to find a straight answer on the internet or codes - NJ IBC 2018. I am working on a 919 SF office / locker room addition to a 1-story small mixed use service garage - the existing maintenance bays being S1 use (2,051 SF) and existing office portion being B use (2,206 SF)...
  2. R

    Metal alternative for 2x4 truss rat runs when penetrating 1 hour fire wall

    I have 2x4 permanent truss bracing at the bottom chord (rat runs) that penetrate 1hour drywall tenant separation walls (and the inspector won't pass it with wood penetrating). Has anyone ever used any type of steel/ metal beams instead of 2x4s in certain areas? Or has anyone every built a metal...
  3. N

    Multiple Occupancy "Zones" in a 2-unit "Seperated" Building

    Short: The building we are located in supports 2-units; 3125sq/ft each. The two units are separated with a wall extending to the roof and they each have their own main entrance and a rear emergency exit. My business is considered both A-3 and M. The building itself is considered "separated"...
    • Nikcountryan
    • Thread
    • assembly fire fire barrier fire barriers fire code mercantile multiple occupancy nonseperated occupancy seperated
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Fire Codes IBC / IRC
  4. W

    Separated mixed use requirements

    We are designing an addition to an existing school. There are 2 existing structures: a 2 story elementary and single story gymnasium...both are type IIB unsprinkled building. We are adding a building in between the 2 and connecting them all with doors. The new building will house meeting...
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