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718.3 Draftstopping in Floors

2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 718 Concealed Spaces > 718.3 Draftstopping in Floors
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In combustible construction, draftstopping shall be installed to subdivide floor/ceiling assemblies in the locations prescribed in Sections 718.3.2 through 718.3.3.

718.3.1 Draftstopping Materials

Draftstopping materials shall not be less than 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board, 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) wood structural panel, 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) particleboard, 1-inch (25-mm) nominal lumber, cement fiberboard, batts or blankets of mineral wool or glass fiber, or other approved materials adequately supported. The integrity of draftstops shall be maintained.

718.3.2 Groups R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4

Draftstopping shall be provided in floor/ceiling spaces in Group R-1 buildings, in Group R-2 buildings with three or more dwelling units, in Group R-3 buildings with two dwelling units and in Group R-4 buildings. Draftstopping shall be located above and in line with the dwelling unit and sleeping unit separations.

Exceptions:
  1. Draftstopping is not required in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
  2. Draftstopping is not required in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2, provided that automatic sprinklers are also installed in the combustible concealed spaces where the draftstopping is being omitted.

718.3.3 Other Groups

In other groups, draftstopping shall be installed so that horizontal floor areas do not exceed 1,000 square feet (93 m2).

Exception: Draftstopping is not required in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.

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718.3 Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Draftstopping in Floors
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2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 718 Concealed Spaces > 718.3 Draftstopping in Floors
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2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 718 Concealed Spaces > 718.3 Draftstopping in Floors
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