Interpretation #6576

Published July 02, 2010

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Original Request

Code Version
2004
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
7
Section
715
Topic
Opening Protectives

Question

Is it the intent of Florida Building Code - Building Section 715 to require smoke and draft control doors in fire rated corridors when the doors in the fire rated corridor are fire resistant rated assemblies?

Answer Published 07/02/2010 at 1:35 PM

Yes. Florida Building Code - Building Section 715.3.3
states, in part that "...fire door assemblies shall also
meet the requirements for smoke and draft control door
assembly tested in accordance with with UL 1784...".

Commentary

None.