Smoke Barrier/Fire Partition/Fire Barrier Details
While this might be more of a PDD question, does anyone know where I can find details of either smoke barrier/partition, fire partition, fire barrier? I want to understand what part of a detail makes it categorized as such.
Thank you!
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The construction details that provide the fire resistance characteristics should be similar. Still, other features distinguish them, check the IBC Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection (https://up.codes/viewer/texas/ibc-2015/chapter/7/fire-and-smoke-protection-features#7) you can check the link.
- Fire Wall: (706.5 Continuity Horizontal) From exterior wall to exterior wall ... (706.6 Continuity Vertical) from foundation to 30" above the roof(s). (706.11) Ducts and air transfers shall NOT penetrate
- Fire Barrier: (707.5 Continuity) shall extend from the top of the foundation or floor/ceiling assembly below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, slab or deck.... continuous through concealed space. (707.7.1) Penetrations only for exit access...(in compliance with section 717)
- Fire Partition: (708.4 Continuity) top of the foundation or floor/ceiling to below the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, slab or deck...(708.6) Openings Section 716 - Opening Protectives (in compliance with section 717)
- Smoke Barrier (709.3) a 1hr fire-resistance rating is required (709.4 Continuity) shall extend from the top of the foundation or floor/ceiling assembly below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, slab or deck...710.5 Openings permitted with:...
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There are smoke barriers that look like this too (You can see them at Costco or other similar large spaces):
https://www.indu-light.com/en/products/accessories/smoke-barriers
Gang Chen, Author, Architect, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)
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