Draft Curtains and Deluge systems - The Building Code Forum
2013年11月5日 · 5.2.A draft curtain of noncombustible material, at least 24 inches (609 mm) down from the ceiling, is provided to separate the opening between the cooking facilities and the dining spaces; and 5.3.A fire protection system is installed and located as …
R2 Draftstops - 2018 IBC | The Building Code Forum
2022年5月4日 · For some reason I've found myself confused about the requirements for draftstopping in R2, 2018 IBC. Hoping someone can help me clarify the intent. The building in question is VB, R2 (8 units), 2 story, 36ft in height, 24" open web floor trusses, pitched roof trusses. Fully sprinkled...
Draft Curtains - The Building Code Forum
2017年2月9日 · This??? 4. Exit access stairways and ramps in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, where the area of the vertical opening between stories does not exceed twice the horizontal projected area of the stairway or ramp and the opening is protected by a draft curtain and closely spaced sprinklers …
Ceiling Joists, Rafter Ties, and Collar Ties: Essential Guidelines for ...
2024年10月27日 · Introduction In residential roof framing, correctly installed ceiling joists, rafter ties, and collar ties are essential to maintaining a building’s structural integrity.
Unenclosed stairway and draft curtain - The Building Code Forum
2011年7月21日 · The new stair is therefore not part of the egress path. In trying to interpret IBC 708.2.2.1 (draft curtain and closely spaced sprinklers required for non-egress open stairways) vs 708.2.11 (no mention of draft curtain requirement), I can't figure out if …
Tyco CC2 heads and draft stops | The Building Code Forum
2009年11月2日 · In a Type V wood framed building, I had designed attic draft stops per code (CBC 708.4, 718.4) using 1/2" plywood. The design-build sprinkler installer chose to use Tyco CC-2 sprinkler heads and mostly CPVC pipe. The Tyco spec sheet has the following comment regarding draft stops: "Concealed...
Draft curtains for an exit access stair - The Building Code Forum
2022年7月7日 · When draft curtains and closely spaced sprinklers are required by 1019.3 #4 for a 3 story building they would need to be placed at every floor opening. So in a 3 story, at the ceiling of floor 1 and floor 2...correct. Seems like a silly question but …
Draft Curtains | Page 2 | The Building Code Forum
2017年2月9日 · I have the same scenario and would think of using exception 1 from 2015 IBC 1019.3 - " 1.Exit access stairways and ramps that serve or atmospherically communicate between only two stories.
Attached garage separation question | The Building Code Forum
2021年8月12日 · In combustible construction, fireblocking shall be provided to cut off both vertical and horizontal concealed draft openings and to form an effective fire barrier between stories, and between a top story and the roof space. Fireblocking shall be provided in wood-framed construction in the following locations: 1.
draft curtain on open stairways - use group E - 2 story building
2021年3月25日 · 9.3.5.2 Draft Stops. Draft stops shall meet all of the following criteria: (1) The draft stops shall be located immediately adjacent to the opening. (2) The draft stops shall be at least 18 in. (450 mm) deep. (3) The draft stops shall be of noncombustible or limited-combustible material that will stay in place before and during sprinkler operation.