Firestopping, Joint Systems and Dampers, Based on the 2024 IBC, IMC, IFC
Firestopping, Joint Systems and Dampers discusses the provisions of the International Building Code® (IBC®) related to the protection of openings and penetrations in fire resistance-rated construction to preserve the effectiveness of the rated assembly.
The book is based on the 2024 IBC, IFC and IMC. This book begins by reviewing the basics of the various fire-resistance-rated walls and horizontal assemblies, then discusses the pass/fail criteria established by the test standards. It then discusses in detail each provision related to dampers (testing, ratings, actuation, access, identification and where dampers are required); penetrations (definitions, test standards, where penetration protection is required, sleeves, dissimilar materials, ducts, installation, inspection and maintenance); and fire-resistant joint systems (test criteria, installation, where joints systems are required, voids at the intersection of exterior walls and floors, and joints in smoke barriers). After reviewing each of the elements and the related code requirement
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-968942-58-8
Publisher: ICC
Code Year: 2024
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| Description | Firestopping, Joint Systems and Dampers discusses the provisions of the International Building Code® (IBC®) related to the protection of openings and penetrations in fire resistance-rated construction to preserve the effectiveness of the rated assembly. The book is based on the 2024 IBC, IFC and IMC. This book begins by reviewing the basics of the various fire-resistance-rated walls and horizontal assemblies, then discusses the pass/fail criteria established by the test standards. It then discusses in detail each provision related to dampers (testing, ratings, actuation, access, identification and where dampers are required); penetrations (definitions, test standards, where penetration protection is required, sleeves, dissimilar materials, ducts, installation, inspection and maintenance); and fire-resistant joint systems (test criteria, installation, where joints systems are required, voids at the intersection of exterior walls and floors, and joints in smoke barriers). After reviewing each of the elements and the related code requirement Language: English ISBN: 978-1-968942-58-8 Publisher: ICC Code Year: 2024 |
