""""And my take is, if there really is an issue, why don't we just change the code and require that all sheet rock used be fire rated... period.""""In Massachusetts, this issue on whether to have single and two family homes sprinkler has been going on for years. First, the building code is the minimum... so nothing in the code says that they can't put one in, but most choose not to due to cost or they are on wells or what ever reason. But they have the choice to do so. Making it mandatory would only limit it to only those that have the ability to afford a house with a sprinkler system. And my take is, if there really is an issue, why don't we just change the code and require that all sheet rock used be fire rated... period.I know that I am new here and maybe I should watch from the distance, but this is an interesting topic. Also, I think that we may have moved from the original posters intent of their thread and maybe we shouldn't change it and start a new one? :eagerness:
Getting back to the original post, I have seen that sort of stove top protectors at a factory conversion for a 55 and over apartment complex. Never seen it before, but the town accepted it. Would like to see it in action to get an idea if it really works or not.
Sheetrock don't burn,,, almost
It is the building contents