Building Officials Association of Florida
Protecting Lives and Property since 1953

Interpretation #8361

Published January 15, 2020

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Original Request

Code Version
2017
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Chapter
Chapter 7-Fire and Smoke protection features
Section
718
Topic
718.2 .2

Question

Is fire blocking required in Type II construction at 10'-0" intervals per 718.2.2?? the first sentence in 718.2 states that fireblocking is required in combustible construction. Therefore, in our opinion, paragraph 718.2.2 is still referring to combustible construction. Are we correct??

Answer Published 01/15/2020 at 12:47 PM

In answer to the first part, No fire blocking is not required in type II construction provided exceptions in 602.2 are not applied to the structure. As for the second part of the question, yes section 718.2.2 is referring to combustible construction.

Commentary

This is based on Construction Type. However, installation of metal framework is per the manufacturer's design. Stiffeners may be required and of course, any penetration of rated systems shall be protected.