Fire partition extends to underside of roof sheathing. Partition is penetrated by 2x12's holding up the roof deck. There is no requirement for rated roof assembly. Fire caulk around each 2x12? What is the code reference to address the condition?
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Fire partition extends to underside of roof sheathing. Partition is penetrated by 2x12's holding up the roof deck. There is no requirement for rated roof assembly. Fire caulk around each 2x12? What is the code reference to address the condition?
Should have asked what occupancy type??
Did Why required: inspector wants ,,, give a code section for the required one hour wall?
708.7 Penetrations. Penetrations of fire partitions shall comply
with Section 714.
714.3.1.1 Fire-resistance-rated assemblies. Penetrations
shall be installed as tested in an approved fireresistance-
rated assembly.
714.3.1.2 Through-penetration firestop system.
Through penetrations shall be protected by an
approved penetration firestop system installed as tested
in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479, with a
minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 inch
(2.49 Pa) of water and shall have an F rating of not less
than the required fire-resistance rating of the wall penetrated.
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