Stability...as in a code definition

[Wooly]

IBC 2006 803.3 Stability...

Interior finish materials regulated by this chapter shall be applied or otherwise fastened in such a manner that such materials will not readily become detached where subjected to room temperatures of 200 F for not less than 30 minutes.

Just what test determines this? Anyone know?

Or...if the room doesn't get to 200 F is this code section irrelevant?

 

[High Desert]

There is not a standard test yet devleoped for this is all I can say. I think that section is assuming in the event of a fire. But I don't know of any real fire that will stay at 200 degrees for 30 minutes. The commnetary doesn't give much help either.

Any fire protection engineers out there to answer this?

 

[Wooly]

That begs the question, how does a building official know if this condition is being met?

 

[brudgers]

This is the best way to deny a permit I have ever seen.

 

[Wooly]

Is it the intent of the code to put criteria in that can't be met for the sole purpose of denying a permit? Seriously, how does one comply with this code?

 

[mtlogcabin]

Define finished materials? maybe TABLE 721.2.1.4(2) If that is the case the fastening tables or manufacturers installation instructions should cover it or the listed fire wall assemblies. Not sure if I am right just trying to answer the OP

 

[Wooly]

Thanks mtlogcabin, the material in question is to be used for its acoustic as well as thermal properties and is not intended to alter the fire resistance in any way. It looks as if a manufacture were to say the installation method is Okay by them then the code official would be satisfied. Now what standard does a manufacture test to and are they obligated to do so?

 

[cda]

stick it in a large test oven and crank it to 200 degrees for 30 minutes!!!!!!!!!!

 

[brudgers]

Paint must withstand a heat gun.

I love it.