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9 sections matching “IBC 714.5” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IBC

  • IBC 714.5.1

    Through penetrations

    • Floor penetrations use tested assemblies or listed systems; metal pipes up to 6 in may be sealed or grouted with limits.

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 714.5.2

    Membrane penetrations

    • Ceiling membrane penetrations follow 714.5.1; exceptions for metal pipes, small boxes, sprinklers, listed fixtures and double top plates.

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  • IBC 714.5.3

    Dissimilar materials

    • Noncombustible penetrants don't connect to combustibles beyond the firestop unless proven.

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  • IBC 714.5.4

    Penetrations in smoke barriers

    • Smoke barrier firestops have L rating of 5 cfm/sq ft each, 50 cfm per 100 sq ft total.

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  • IBC 714.5.1.2

    Through-penetration firestop system

    • Listed systems with F and T ratings at least 1 hour and the floor's rating; T not needed in wall cavities, at drains, switchgear conduits or small pipes in concrete.

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  • IBC 714.4

    Fire-resistance-rated walls

    • Wall penetrations follow 714.4.1 to 714.4.3; smoke barriers also 714.5.4.

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  • IBC 717.6.1

    Through penetrations

    • Ducts through a rated floor connecting two stories need a floor-line fire damper or 714.5 protection; small steel exhaust ducts through up to three floors in walls are excepted.

    Works withIBC 714.5IBC 712.1.9

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