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// CODE SNIPPET

718.3.1 Draftstopping Materials

2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 718 Concealed Spaces > 718.3 Draftstopping in Floors > 718.3.1 Draftstopping Materials
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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.

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718.3.1 Fire and Smoke Protection Features, 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 ...
2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 718 Concealed Spaces > 718.3 Draftstopping in Floors > 718.3.1 Draftstopping Materials
718.3.1 Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Draftstopping Materials
Draftstopping materials shall be not 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 ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 718 Concealed Spaces > 718.3 Draftstopping in Floors > 718.3.1 Draftstopping Materials
718.3.1 Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Draftstopping Materials
Draftstopping materials shall be not 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 ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 718 Concealed Spaces > 718.3 Draftstopping in Floors > 718.3.1 Draftstopping Materials
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Openings in the partitions shall be protected by self-closing doors with automatic latches constructed as required for the partitions ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 718 Concealed Spaces > 718.4 Draftstopping in Attics > 718.4.1 Draftstopping Materials > 718.4.1.1 Openings
R302.12.1 Building Planning, Materials
Draftstopping materials shall be not less than 1 / 2 -inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board, 3 / 8 -inch (9.5 mm) wood structural panels or other approved ...
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