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1406.10.2 Thermal Barriers

Building Code 2021 of Illinois > 14 Exterior Walls > 1406 Metal Composite Materials (MCM) > 1406.10 Type I, II, III and IV Construction > 1406.10.2 Thermal Barriers
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MCM shall be separated from the interior of a building by an approved thermal barrier consisting of 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wallboard or material that is tested in accordance with and meets the acceptance criteria of both the Temperature Transmission Fire Test and the Integrity Fire Test of NFPA 275.
Exceptions:
  1. The MCM system is specifically approved based on tests conducted in accordance with NFPA 286 and with the acceptance criteria of Section 803.1.1.1, UL 1040 or UL 1715. Such testing shall be performed with the MCM in the maximum thickness intended for use. The MCM system shall include seams, joints and other typical details used in the installation and shall be tested in the manner intended for use.
  2. The MCM is used as elements of balconies and similar projections, architectural trim or embellishments.

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