Back3.1.11.7.(2)

ATTRIBUTION:

Most technical provisions of the BC Fire Code describe how the code’s objectives and functional statements are achieved. However, some provisions, like this one, do not relate directly to a code objective. The following analysis is provided to assist in understanding of the provision.

 

APPLICATION:

Fire stopping consisting of gypsum board not less than 12.7 mm thick and sheet steel not less than 0.38 mm thick where all joints have continuous support, in locations as stated in:
This applies to buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A.

INTENT:

To exempt gypsum board and sheet steel that have a certain minimum thickness from the application of Sentence 3.1.11.7.(1), which would otherwise require the material to be tested, if certain conditions are met that provide an equivalent level of resistance to the spread of fire.