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11 sections matching “IBC 703.2” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC and IBC

  • IBC 703.2

    Fire resistance

    • Ratings come from tests or analysis (703.2.1, 703.2.2) without counting sprinklers, or an approved alternate (703.2.3).

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  • IBC 703.2.2

    Analytical methods

    • Ratings may come from approved-source designs, prescriptive 721 designs, 722 calculations, engineering comparison with tested assemblies, or agency-certified designs.

    Works withIBC 721IBC 722

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  • IBC 703.2.1.1

    Nonsymmetrical wall construction

    • Nonsymmetrical interior walls are tested from both sides and take the shorter result, unless the weaker side was shown tested.

    Works withIBC 705.5

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  • IBC 703.2.1.2

    Combustible components

    • Combustible aggregates and any admixtures are fine if the tested assembly passes.

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  • IBC 703.2.1.3

    Restrained classification

    • Assemblies count as restrained only with the design professional's evidence, shown on the drawings.

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  • IBC 703.2.1.5

    Exterior bearing walls

    • Exterior bearing walls meet temperature-rise and cotton-waste criteria only for the time a nonbearing wall at the same FSD would need.

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