1978 BOCA Interpretations
Question: Under Table 214, Type 2-C construction, is Fire treated wood classified as non-combustible material for use on exterior walls bearing or non-bearing as long as the hourly fire-resistance rating is maintained?
Answer: No
Comment: The use limitations for fire-retardant treated wood is specifically limited as a substitute for non-combustible materials by Section 903.6.2 and Note H to Tale 214.
As indicated in these provisions, fire-retardant of Types 1, 2 or 3 construction.
Table 214 FRTW is permitted in Type 2 and 3;
Roof construction including beams, trusses and framing arches and roof deck:
a) 15’ or less in height to lowest member
b) More than 15’ but less than 20’ in height to lowest member
c) 20’ or more in height to lowest member
1975 edition includes the Type 1 and note i. Where the omission of fire protection from roof trusses, roof framing and decking is permitted, the horizontal or sloping roofs in Type 1 and Type 2 buildings, immediately above such members, shall be constructed of noncombustible materials of the required strength without a specified fire-resistance rating, or of mill type construction in buildings not over five (5) stories or sixty-five (65) feet in height (see Section 913.3)
1970 Table identical except without b) above and has note f. In all buildings in which the roof framing may be unprotected, roof slabs and decking may be noncombustible without fire resistance rating except that in buildings not more than five (5) stories in height, roof decking may be of mill type construction or of any other materials providing equivalent fire-resistant and structural properties.
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