Interpretation #6646

Published March 22, 2011

Download Final PDF

Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
6
Section
602.1.2.1
Topic

Question

Is the intent of 602.1.2.1 that 2x lumber must be used as a fire stop in concrete block walls with insulation board and batten strips ?

Answer Published 03/22/2011 at 8:40 AM

The answer is no. That code section does not exist in FBCB.
However it does exist in the FBCR and it addresses
fireblocking . The section referenced addresses wood frame
construction. The masonry section does not require fireblocking.

Commentary

None.