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• IBC 420.2

  Separation walls

  • Walls between dwelling or sleeping units, and between units and other occupancies, are fire partitions.

  Works withIBC 708IRC R302.3

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 4, Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and UseRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R309.1.1

  Design and Installation

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R602.12.3.1

  Multiple Bracing Units

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 202

  Overhead doorstop

  • Hardware at the top of a door and frame that limits how far it swings.

  Works withIBC 1010

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 2, DefinitionsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 910.3

  Smoke and heat vents

  • Per 910.3.1 to 910.3.5.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R311.7.4

  Combination Detectors

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 720.1

  General

  • Insulation, with facings, has flame spread and smoke indices per ASTM E84 that don't worsen with age; fiberboard, foam plastic and plenum insulation follow other sections.

  Works withIBC Chapter 23IBC Chapter 26IBC 2614IMC

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

• R302.15.8

  Exposure to Weather

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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