Interpretation #7186

Published June 01, 2013

Original Request

Code Version: 2010
Code: BUILDING
Code Description: Building
Chapter: 6
Section: 602
Topic: Exterior Bearing Wall

Question

Is it the intent of Section 602 to allow an exterior bearing wall in a building of Type III-B Construction Type with greater than 30 feet separation from any property line or adjacent structure to be reduced from the 2-hour fire- rating as required in Table 601 to be a 0-hour fire-rating?

Answer Published 06/01/2013 at 10:55 AM

No. The most stringent requirement applies.

Commentary

See informal interpretation #4913.