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fire blocking

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    Is fire blocking required in walls at the intersection of a suspended ceiling?

    I have wood framed walls with gypsum board full height in some areas and 6" above ceiling height in others. Is fire blocking required in the wall cavities at the intersection of the suspended ceilings?
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    Fire Blocking at flush baseboard trim

    Hello - We're working on a modern design 4-unit R-2 building. We'd like to do a flush baseboard trim or 'museum' 3/4" z-mold trim at the base. With these two trim types, we're unable to extend our fire-rated gyp. bd. down to the floor, thus breaking our fire stop. Has anyone dealt with this...
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    Fire Blocking at flush baseboard trim

    Hello - We're working on a modern design 4-unit R-2 building. We'd like to do a flush baseboard trim or 'museum' 3/4" z-mold trim at the base. With these two trim types, we're unable to extend our fire-rated gyp. bd. down to the floor, thus breaking our fire stop. Has anyone dealt with this...
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