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// CODE SNIPPET

708.12 Enclosure at the Top

Building Code 2009 of Alabama > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 708 Shaft Enclosures > 708.12 Enclosure at the Top
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A shaft enclosure that does not extend to the underside of the roof sheathing, deck or slab of the building shall be enclosed at the top with construction of the same fire-resistance rating as the topmost floor penetrated by the shaft, but not less than the fire-resistance rating required for the shaft enclosure.

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708.12 Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Enclosure at the Top
A shaft enclosure that does not extend to the underside of the roof sheathing, deck or slab of the building shall be enclosed at the top ...
Building Code 2009 of Alabama > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 708 Shaft Enclosures > 708.12 Enclosure at the Top
713.12 Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Enclosure at Top
A shaft enclosure that does not extend to the underside of the roof sheathing, deck or slab of the building shall be enclosed at the top ...
Building Code 2015 of Alabama > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 713 Shaft Enclosures > 713.12 Enclosure at Top
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