CHAPTER 7
FIRE RESISTANT
MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 701
GENERAL
701.1 Scope. Provisions of this chapter shall govern the fire
resistant materials and assemblies used for structural fire
resistance and fire resistant separation of adjacent spaces,
including construction, opening protectives, penetrations,
fireblocking and draftstopping.
701.2 Tests
701.2.1 Fire resistance requirements of this code are based
on fire resistance ratings. Materials, thicknesses and
assemblies which have successfully performed under tests
made by a recognized laboratory in accordance with the
requirements of ASTM E 119 or based on calculations and
accepted engineering practice as set forth in 709 shall be
accepted by the building official for specific ratings.
Exception: In determining the fire resistance rating of
exterior bearing walls, compliance with the ASTM E
119 criteria for unexposed surface temperature rise and
ignition of cotton waste caused by passage of flame or
gases is required only for a period of time correspond-
ing to the required fire resistance rating of an exterior,
nonbearing wall with the same horizontal separation
distance, and in a building of the same type of con-
struction. When the fire resistance rating determined in
accordance with this exception exceeds the fire resis-
tance rating determined in accordance with ASTM E
119, the fire exposure time period, water pressure and
application duration criteria for the hose stream test of
ASTM E 119 shall be based on the fire resistance rat-
ing determined in accordance with this exception.
701.2.2 When insulation or other materials which may
change the capacity for heat dissipation are added to or
subtracted from fire resistant roof or ceiling assemblies
whose fire ratings are listed in this code or listed in refer-
ence documents, fire test results or other substantiating
data shall be submitted to the building official to show that
the required fire resistance time period is not reduced.
701.2.3 Thicknesses established by fire tests shall be con-
strued as establishing minimum requirements for fire
resistance only, and shall not preclude the application of
other requirements of this code where consideration of
strength, durability or stability require greater thicknesses.
701.2.4 Walls and partitions of nonsymmetrical construc-
tion shall be tested with both faces independently exposed
to the furnace and the assigned fire resistance rating shall
be the shortest duration obtained from the two tests con-
ducted in conformance with ASTM E 119. When
approved by the building official, the wall need not be
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subjected to afiretest from both sides provided that satis-
factory evidence is furnished to show that the wall was
tested with the least fire resistant side exposed to the fur-
nace.
Exception: Exterior walls with a horizontal separation
greater than 5 ft shall be tested based upon interior fire
exposure only. (See Note i to Table 600.)
701.2.5 Where materials, systems or devices incorporated
into a fire resistant assembly have not been tested as part
of the assembly, sufficient data shall be made available to
the building official to show that the required fire resis-
tance rating is not reduced. Materials and methods of con-
struction used to protect joints and penetrations in fire
resistant building assemblies shall not reduce the required
fire resistance rating.
701.3 Determining conditions of restraint
701.3.1 For the purpose of determining the required fire
resistance rating of floor and roof assemblies, including
individual beams, used in steel and concrete construction,
such structural elements shall be classified as restrained or
unrestrained in accordance with 701.3.
701.3.2 Floor and roof assemblies and individual beams in
buildings shall be considered restrained when their sur-
rounding or supporting structure is capable of resisting
substantial thermal expansion throughout the range of
anticipated elevated temperatures. Construction not com-
plying with this definition is assumed to be free to rotate
and expand and shall therefore be considered as unre-
strained. (See Table 701.3 for guidance in determining
restrained and unrestrained assemblies.)
701.4 Column fire resistance. Where columns require a fire
resistance rating, the entire column, including its connections
to beams or girders, shall be protected. Where the column
extends through a ceiling, fire resistance of the column shall
be continuous from the top of the floor through the ceiling
space to the underside of the floor or roof deck above.
701.5 Fire resistance references
701.5.1 To meet the fire resistance requirements of this
code, it shall be determined that materials, constructions
and assemblies of construction materials have successful-
ly performed under accepted tests as prescribed in 701.2.
701.5.2 Appropriate fire resistant materials, constructions
and assemblies of constructions as listed in 709.7 and the
following publications may be accepted as if herein listed:
FM Specification Tested Products Guide
GA Fire Resistance Design Manual
SBCCI PST & ESI Evaluation Report Listing
UL Fire Resistance Directory
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TABLE 701.3
CONDITIONS OF RESTRAINT
CONSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION
1. Wall Bearing:
Single Span and simply supported end spans of
multiple bays:1
(1) Open-web steel joists or beams, supporting
concrete slab, precast units, or metal decking unrestrained
(2) Concrete slabs, precast units, or metal decking unrestrained
Interior spans of multiple bays:
(1) Open-web steel joists or steel beams, supporting
precast units or metal decking unrestrained
(2) Open-web steel joists, steel beams or metal
decking, supporting continuous concrete slab restrained
(3) Cast-in-place concrete slab systems restrained
(4) Precast concrete where the potential thermal
expansion is resisted by adjacent construction2 restrained

II. Steel Framing:

(1) Steel beams welded, riveted, or bolted to the
framing members restrained
(2) All types of cast-in-place floor and roof systems
(such as beam-and-slabs, flat slabs, pan joists,
and waffle slabs) where the floor or roof system is
secured to the framing members restrained
(3) All types of prefabricated floor or roof systems where
the structural members are secured to the framing
members and the potential thermal expansion of the
floor or roof system is resisted by the framing system
or the adjoining floor or roof construction2 restrained

III. Concrete Framing:

(1) Beams securely fastened to the framing members restrained
(2) All types of cast-in-place floor or roof systems (such
as beam-and-slabs, flat slabs, pan joists, and waffle
slabs) where the floor or roof system is cast with the
framing members restrained
(3) Interior and exterior spans of precast systems with
cast-in-place joints resulting in restraint equivalent
to that which would exist in condition III (1) restrained
(4) All types of prefabricated floor or roof systems where
the structural members are secured to such systems
and the potential thermal expansion of the floor or
roof systems is resisted by the framing system or the
adjoining floor or roof construction2 restrained
Notes:
1. Floor and roof systems shall be considered restrained when they are tied into walls with or without tie beams, the walls being designed and detailed to
resist thermal thrust from the floor or roof system.
2. Resistance to potential thermal expansion is considered to be achieved when:
(1) Continuous structural concrete topping is used,
(2) The space between the ends of precast units or between the ends of units and the vertical face of supports is filled with concrete or mortar, or
(3) The space between the ends of precast units and the vertical faces of supports, or between the ends of solid or hollow core slab units does not exceed
0.25% of the length for normal weight concrete members or 0.1 % of the length for structural lightweight concrete members.

701.5.3 Other fire resistance ratings may be accepted by
the building official on evidence of compliance with
701.2.
701.6 Exceptions tofireresistance
701.6.1 Elevator frames. Structural members of frames
for elevators will not be required to have thefireresistance
required for structural steel, provided such members are
erected within an enclosure of the prescribed fire resis-
tance rating. (See 705.2.)
701.6.2 Lintel protection. Lintels over openings in walls
shall be protected to provide afireresistance rating at least
equal to that required for beams, except thatfireresistance
may be omitted from the bottom flange of lintels, shelf
angles and plates not a part of the structural frame or with
a span of 6 ft (1829 mm) or less.
701.6.3 Unusable space. The following shall be permitted
in 1-hour fire resistant floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling con-
struction:
1. Omission of the ceiling over unusable crawl space.
2. Omission of the flooring if unusable attic space
occurs above, and the ceiling has been shown to
provide a 1-hourfireresistance.

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SECTION 702
DEFINITIONS
For definitions, see Chapter 2.
SECTION 703
MATERIALS FOR FIRE RESISTANCE
703.1 Scope. Materials prescribed herein for fire resistance
shall conform with the requirements of this chapter.
703.2 Brick. Brick shall be laid in Type M, S, N or O mortar.
Solid clay and shale brick shall conform to ASTM C 216 or
ASTM C 62. Hollow clay and shale brick shall conform to
ASTM C 652. Concrete brick shall conform to ASTM C 55.
Sand-lime brick shall conform to ASTM C 73. Ceramic
glazed structural facing tile and facing brick shall conform to
ASTM C 126.
703.3 Clay or shale tile. Hollow clay or shale tile shall be
laid in Type M, S, N, O or gypsum mortar. Clay or shale tile
used in nonbearing partitions and for fire resistance shall
meet the requirements of ASTM C 56. Clay or shale tile used
in exterior walls and in all loadbearing walls shall comply
with the requirements of ASTM C 34 and ASTM C 212.
703.4 Gypsum
703.4.1 Poured gypsum used for fire resistance and floor
and roof construction shall contain not more than 121/2
percent of wood chips, shavings or fiber, measured in a
dry condition, as a percentage by weight of the dry mix.
Gypsum mortar shall be composed of one part gypsum
and not more than three parts clean, sharp, well-graded
sand, by weight.
703.4.2 Fibered plaster may be used where unsanded or
neat gypsum plaster is prescribed.
703.4.3 All plaster mixes for sanded gypsum plasters shall
be measured by dry weight.
703.4.4 When gypsum plaster is used with an aggregate,
the proportions shall be as required in 2504.
703.5 Gypsum lath, wallboard and sheathing board
703.5.1 Gypsum lath shall comply with the provisions of
ASTM C 37.
703.5.2 Gypsum lath shall be nailed to wood studs or
joists in all constructions required to be fire resistant, with
l1/8 inch (29 mm), 13 ga, 19/64 inch (7.5 mm) flat head
blued nails at intervals not exceeding 4 inches (102 mm)
on centers 5 nails per lath for support of 16 inch (406 mm)
lath) or equivalent attachment.
703.5.3 Gypsum wallboard shall comply with the provi-
sions of ASTM C 36.
703.5.4 Gypsum sheathing board shall comply with the
provisions of ASTM C 79.
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703.5.5 Gypsum veneer base shall comply with the provi-
sions of ASTM C 588.
703.5.6 Gypsum veneer plaster shall comply with the pro-
visions of ASTM C 587.
703.5.7 Exterior gypsum soffit board shall comply with
the provisions of ASTM C 931.
703.5.8 Water resistant gypsum backing board shall com-
ply with the provisions of ASTM C 630.
703.6 Metal or wire lath
703.6.1 Metal lath shall comply with the provisions of
ASTM C 847. Wherever metal lath or wire lath and plas-
ter are used as required protection against the spread of
fire, the weight of lath shall be not less than 2.5 lb per sq
yd (1.4 kg/m2) when used in vertical position, and not less
than 2.75 lb per sq yd (1.5 kg/m2) when used in horizon-
tal position. Wire lath shall not be lighter than 21/2 mesh-
es per inch, or equivalent.
703.6.2 Weight tags shall be left on all metal lath or wire
lath until inspected and approved by the building official.
703.6.3 Metal lath for ceilings below wood joists in con-
struction which is required to be fire resistant shall be
attached with l1/2 inch (38 mm), 11 ga, 7/16 inch (11.1
mm) head barbed roofing nails spaced at intervals not to
exceed 6 inches (152 mm) on centers, or equivalent
attachment.
703.6.4 Welded wire lath shall comply with the provisions
ofASTMC933.
703.6.5 Woven wire lath shall comply with ASTM C
1032.
703.7 Concrete block. Concrete masonry units used in exte-
rior walls and in all walls or partitions shall comply with
ASTM C 90 and C 129.
703.8 Vermiculite. Vermiculite, when used as an aggregate
with plaster, shall conform in particle size to ASTM C 35.
The weight of vermiculite shall be not less than 6 pcf (96
kg/m3) nor more than 10 pcf (160 kg/m3) as determined by
measurement in a cubic-foot box, using the shoveling proce-
dure as outlined in ASTM C 29.
703.9 Perlite. Perlite, when used as an aggregate with plas-
ter, shall conform in particle size to ASTM C 35. The weight
of perlite shall be not less than 71/2 pcf (120 kg/m3) nor more
than 15 pcf (240 kg/m3), as determined by measurement in a
cubic-foot box, using the shoveling procedure as outlined in
ASTM C 29.
703.10 Glass block. Glass block shall be labeled to conform
to NFPA 257 or UL 9.
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SECTION 704 Exception: Accessory uses in Group F and S

FIRE RESISTANT SEPARATIONS occupancies conforming to 704.1.2.1.
704.1 Occupancy separation requirements 4. Rooms or spaces used for customary storage of
704.1.1 The minimum fire resistance of construction sep-
nonhazardous materials in Group A, Group B,
arating any two occupancies in a building of mixed occu-
pancy shall be the higher rating required for the occupan- Group E, Group F, Group M, and Group R,
cies being separated, as specified in Table 704.1. which in aggregate do not exceed 1/3 of the major
occupancy floor area in which they are located.
TABLE 704.1 5. Portions of buildings which are less than 3,000
OCCUPANCY SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS
sq ft used as accessory small businesses to and
Large or Small Assembly 2 hour open for business simultaneously with the princi-
Business 1 hour pal retail sales occupant, only in a Group M
Day-care Occupancy2-3'4 1 hour occupancy.
Educational 2 hour
Factory-Industrial 2 hour
Exception: Item 5 shall not apply to separa-
Hazardous See 704.1.4
Institutional 2 hour tion walls between tenants and malls in cov-
Mercantile 1 hour ered mall buildings.
Residential 1 hour
Storage, Moderate Hazard S1 3 hour 704.1.2.3 A 1-hour occupancy separation shall be per-
Storage, Low Hazard S2 2 hour mitted in assembly rooms greater than 750 sq ft (70
Automobile Parking Garages1 1 hour m2) but less than 2,000 sq ft (186 m2) in area when all
Automobile Repair Garages 2 hour of the following are met:
1. The occupant content does not exceed 300 per-
Note: sons calculated in accordance with Table 1003.1.
1. See 411.2.6 for exceptions. 2. The assembly room does not constitute the major
2. Rated separation is not required for day-care occupancies in assem- occupancy classification of the building.
bly occupancies used primarily for worship.
3. The assembly room is not associated with a haz-
3. In apartment occupancies containing a day -care occupancy, where
the two exit accesses from the day-care occupancy enter the same
ardous or Group S1 occupancy.
corridor as the apartment occupancy, the exit accesses shall be sepa- 4. The assembly room is not associated with a
rated in the corridor by a smoke barrier having a fire resistance rat- kitchen.
ing of not less than 1 hour. The fire rated smoke barrier shall be locat- 5. The assembly room is not a theater or restaurant.
ed so that there is an exit on each side.
4. Fire rated separation is not required for day-care homes in assembly 704.1.3 Special occupancy separations
occupancies used primarily for worship. 704.1.3.1 Assembly and educational. Fire resistance
separation shall not be required between Sunday school
704.1.2 Accessory occupancies rooms and a church auditorium of Group A - Small
704.1.2.1 Portions of buildings used as accessory Assembly occupancy, and between classrooms in day
offices or for customary nonhazardous uses necessary schools and auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and
for transacting the principal business in Group S and libraries of small assembly occupancy, which are used
Group F occupancies need not be separated from the only as accessory uses to the education occupancy.
principal use. Group F occupancies producing, using or
storing low hazard contents as listed in 312.2.2 or as 704.1.3.2 Automobile parking garages. A separation
approved by the building official need not be consid- between an automobile parking garage used exclusive-
ered mixed occupancies. Height and area will be gov- ly for the storage of passenger vehicles that will
erned by the principal intended use. accommodate not more than 9 passengers and any
other occupancy having a rating of 2 hours or more in
704.1.2.2 The following occupancies need not be sepa- Table 704.1 shall be 2 hours.
rated from the uses to which they are accessory:
1. A kitchen in a Group A occupancy does not con- 704.1.3.3 Boiler and machinery rooms
stitute a mixed occupancy. A fire resistant sepa- 704.1.3.3.1 Every central heating boiler as defined
ration is not required. in the Florida Building Code, Mechanical installed
2. Assembly rooms having a floor area of not over in any building other than a one- or two-family
750 sq ft (70 m 2 ), are incidental to another occu- dwelling or Group F, shall be separated from the rest
pancy, and have an occupant load less than 50 of the building by not less than 1-hour fire resistant
shall be classified as part of the other occupancy. construction.
3. Administrative and clerical offices and similar
rooms which, in area per story, do not exceed 25 704.1.3.3.2 A central heating boiler installed in a
percent of the story area of the major use when Group A or H occupancy shall be separated from the
not related to Group H occupancies. rest of the building by construction having a fire
resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.

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704.1.3.3.3 Steam boilers. Every steam boiler car-
rying more than 15 psi (103 kPa) pressure with a
rating in excess of 10 boiler horsepower (98 kW)
installed in a building other than one of Group F
occupancy, shall be located in a separate room or
compartment, shall not be located under a means
of egress and shall be separated from the rest of
the building by construction having at least 2-
hour fire resistance. This rating may be reduced
in accordance with the hazard existing when in
the opinion of the building official it is desirable
to provide for explosion venting upward.
704.1.3.3.4 Refrigerant system machinery rooms.
Where required by the Florida Building Code,
Mechanical because of refrigerant type, amount,
system classification and occupancy, a Level 2
machinery room shall be of noncombustible con-
struction. A minimum of 1-hour construction shall
separate the machinery room from other occupied
spaces. A minimum of 3/4-hour C-labeled doors
shall be used when separating from other occupan-
cies.
704.1.4 Hazardous occupancies
704.1.4.1 The separation of a hazardous occupancy
from other occupancies shall be in accordance with
Table 704.1.4.
TABLE 704.1.4
HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCY SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS
OCCUPANCY H1 H2 H3
A NP 4 4
B NP 2 2
D NP 4 4
E NP 4 4
F NP 2 1
H1 NP NP NP
H2 NP 1 2
H3 NP 1 1
H4 NP 2 1
I NP 4 4
M NP 2 2
R 1,2,3, and 4 NP 4 4
Sl,2 NP 2 2
Note:
NP = H1 occupancies not permitted to be attached to other occupancies
or other H subclassifications.
704.1.4.2 The separation of a hazardous occupancy
subclassification shall apply only to storage areas.
704.1.4.3 Building areas intended for the use, process-
ing, manufacture or generation of materials having dif-
ferent hazard classifications, all of them being Group
H, need not be separated further within the confines of
the Group H occupancy provided the requirements for
each hazard are met.
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704.1.3.3.3-704.2.1.5
704.1.4.4 Accessory areas, other than assembly occu-
pancies, that do not exceed 10 percent of the allowable
area for the hazardous occupancy subclassification in
Table 500 and that do not exceed 1,500 sq ft (139 m2)
shall not be required to comply with 704.1. Where
accessory areas are separated from hazardous occupan-
cies by partitions, the partitions shall be not less than 1
hour fire resistant construction with an opening protec-
tion rating not less than 3/4 hour. Opening protection
shall be either self-closing or automatic-closing in
accordance with 705.1.3.2.3.
704.2 Interior wall and partition fire separation require-
ments
704.2.1 General
704.2.1.1 This section shall apply to the fire separation
requirements of interior walls and partitions for the
various occupancies and types of construction.
Partitions of higher fire resistance rating required by
other sections of this code may also serve to meet the
requirements of this section.
704.2.1.2 All partitions enclosing vertical openings
such as stairways, utility shafts and elevator shafts
which are required to have a fire resistance rating shall
extend from floor to floor or floor to roof. These walls
shall be continuous through all concealed spaces such
as the space above a suspended ceiling. The supporting
structure shall have a fire resistance rating equal to or
greater than the fire resistance rating required for the
vertical enclosure. Where the openings are offset at
H4 intermediate floors, the offset and floor construction
shall be of construction having a fire resistance of not
4 less than that required for the enclosing partitions.
1
4
4 704.2.1.3 All other partitions required to have a fire
1 resistance rating shall extend from the top of the floor
below to the ceiling above and shall be securely
attached thereto. Where said ceiling is not a part of an
assembly having a fire resistance rating at least equal to
that required for the partition, the partition shall be
4 constructed tight against the floor or roof deck above.
2
4 704.2.1.4 Corridor partitions, smokestop partitions,
2
horizontal exit partitions, exit enclosures, and fire rated
walls required to have protected openings shall be
effectively and permanently identified with signs or
stenciling in a manner acceptable to the authority hav-
ing jurisdiction. Such identification shall be above any
decorative ceiling and in concealed spaces. Suggested
wording: FIRE AND SMOKE BARRIER PROTECT
ALL OPENINGS.
704.2.1.5 Any required smoke barrier shall be continu-
ous from outside wall to outside wall, from floor slab
to floor slab or roof deck, from smoke barrier to smoke
barrier, or a combination thereof, including continuity
through all concealed spaces such as those found above
suspended ceilings however, smoke barriers are not
required in interstitial spaces designed and constructed
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with ceilings equivalent to smoke barriers. Smoke bar- TABLE 704.2.4

riers shall be of 1-hour fire resistant construction. FIRE RESISTANCE RATING OF EXIT ACCESS CORRIDORS4-7
Fixed wired glass vision panels shall be permitted in
OCCUPANCY OCCUPANT FIRE RESISTANCE
such barriers provided the panels do not individually
LOAD RATING (hours)
exceed an area of 1,296 square inches (0.84 m2) and
are mounted in steel frames. There is no restriction on Sprinklered Unsprinklered
the total number of such panels in any barrier.
A,B,F,M,S less than 30 0 0
Exception: Smoke barriers in Group I Restrained A 30 or more 1 1
occupancies shall be permitted to be constructed of B,F,M,S 30 or more 0 1
minimum 0.10-inch (2.5 mm) thick steel. D6 All, 0 1
R1,R2,R3 less than 10, 0 0
Note 1
704.2.2 Partition requirements by occupancy R1.R2 10 or more, 1
/2 1
704.2.2.1 Group I Restrained Note 1
704.2.2.1.1 Smoke barriers shall be constructed in R4 16 or less 0 0
accordance with 704.2.1.5. R4 more than 16, 0 1
Note 1
704.2.2.1.2 All interior partitions in Type I and Type E Note 2, 5 1 1
II construction shall be of noncombustible construc- I Unrestrained All 0 N/A
I Restrained All 0 0, Note 3
tion.
H All 1 1

704.2.2.2 Group I Unrestrained. Smoke barriers shall

Notes:
have a minimum 1-hour fire-resistance rating and be
constructed in accordance with 704.2.1.5.
704.2.2.3 Group R Residential. Nonfire rated parti-
tions may be constructed within small residential
care/assisted living facilities (Group R4 Small
Facility), one- and two-family dwellings and within
individual dwelling units unless required by Table 600.
The tenant separation in a two-family dwelling shall
comply with 704.3.
Exception: Shaft enclosures in Group R4 occupan-
cies shall be enclosed and protected in accordance
with the requirements of Table 705.1.2.
704.3 Tenant fire separation
704.2.3 Partitions within tenant space
704.2.3.1 Partitions dividing portions of stores, offices
or similar places occupied by one tenant only, which do
not establish an exit access corridor serving an occu-
pant load of 30 persons or more, and partial partitions,
may be temporary or permanent and constructed in
accordance with 609 without fire resistance, provided
that:
1. Their location is restricted by their method of
construction or by means of permanent tracks,
guides or other approved methods.
2. Flammability shall be limited to materials having
an interior finish classification as set forth in
Table 803.3 for rooms or areas.
1. Corridors within guest rooms or dwelling units need not be rated.
2. Corridors need not be rated in Group E occupancies with rooms used either for
instruction with at least one exit door directly to the exterior at ground level or
for assembly purposes with at least one-half of the required exits directly to the
exterior at ground level.
3. Unsprinklered use condition 5 shall have exit access corridors of 1-hour fire
resistance.
4. In buildings protected throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler sys-
tem, exit access corridor walls not required to be rated shall, in conjunction
with openings therein and ceilings at which they terminate, resist the passage
of smoke.
5. Exterior corridors or balconies in accordance with section 1021 shall be per-
mitted.
6. Corridors need not be rated where all spaces normally subject to client occu-
pancy have not less than one door opening directly to the outside or to an exte-
rior balcony complying with 1006.2.2.
7. See Table 705.1.2 for separation requirements for bathrooms opening onto fire
rated exit access corridors.
704.3.1 In a building or portion of a building of a single
occupancy classification, when enclosed spaces are pro-
vided for separate tenants, such spaces shall be separated
by not less than 1-hour fire resistance.
Exception: In Group B and Group S occupancies, parti-
tions not rated for fire resistance may be used to separate
tenants provided no area between partitions rated at 1
hour or more exceeds 3,000 sq ft (278.7 m 2 ).
7043.2 In buildings with usable crawl spaces, tenant sepa-
ration walls required to have a fire resistance rating shall
extend from the underside of the floor to the ground below.
A suitable foundation shall be provided at grade level.

704.2.4 Exit access corridors. Fire resistance rating of Exception: The wall need not be extended when the
exit access corridors shall be in accordance with Table floor above the crawl space has a minimum 1-hour fire
704.2.4. resistance rating.

704.4 Townhouse fire separation

704.4.1 Each townhouse shall be considered a separate
building and shall be separated from adjoining townhous-
es by a party wall complying with 704.4.2 or by the use of

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separate exterior walls meeting the requirements of Table
600 for zero clearance from property lines as required for
the type of construction. Separate exterior walls shall
include one of the following:
1. A parapet not less than 18 inches (457 mm) abose
the roof line.
2. Roof sheathing of noncombustible material orfireretar-
dant treated wood, for not less than a 4 ft (1219 mm)
width on each side of the exterior dividing wall.
3. One layer of 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum
board attached to the underside of roof decking, for
not less than a 4 ft (1219 mm) width on each side of
the exterior dividing wall.
704.4.2 When not more than 3 stories in height, town-
houses may be separated by a single wall meeting the fol-
lowing requirements:
1. Such wall shall provide not less than a 2-hour fire
resistance rating. Plumbing, piping, ducts, electrical
or other building services shall not be installed with-
in or through the 2 hour wall, unless such materials
and methods of penetration have been tested in
accordance with 701.2.
2. Such wall shall be continuous from the foundation
to the underside of the roof sheathing or shall have
a parapet extending not less than 18 inches (457
mm) above the roof line. When such wall terminates
at the underside of the roof sheathing, the roof
sheathing for not less than a 4 ft (1219 mm) width
on each side of the wall shall be of noncombustible
material, or fire retardant treated wood, or one layer
of 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard
attached to the underside of the roof decking.
3. Each dwelling unit sharing such wall shall be
designed and constructed to maintain its structural
integrity independent of the unit on the opposite
side of the wall.
Exception: Said wall may be penetrated by roof
and floor structural members provided that the
fire resistance rating and the structural integrity
of the wall is maintained.
704.5 Fire wall extensions and parapets
704.5.1 Fire wall extensions
704.5.1.1 Party walls and fire walls shall extend not
less than 3 ft (914 mm) above the roof.
Exception: Fire walls shall not be required to
extend above the roof where the roof is:
1. Noncombustible in Types I, II and IV con-
struction, or
2. Noncombustible or fire retardant treated wood
for an area within 40 ft (12.2 m) of each side
of the wall in Types III, V and VI construction.
704.5.1.2 Party walls and fire walls shall extend not
less than 18 inches (457 mm) past exterior intersecting
walls of combustible construction or exterior noncom-
bustible walls with combustible projections or veneers.
The party or fire wall shall extend not less than 18 inch-
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es (457 mm) past any combustible projection or veneer.
Party walls or fire walls shall extend to the inside fac-
ing of the exterior surface of noncombustible construc-
tion.
704.5.1.3 Fire walls shall be in accordance with the
requirements of NCMA-TEK 5-8 or equivalence in
brick or poured concrete or other nationally recognized
tested systems.
704.5.2 Parapet Walls
In Type III and Type V Construction. exterior walls shall
extend not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the roof.
Exceptions:
1. Walls located more than 15 ft (4.57 m) from a
common property line or centerline of a public
way.
2. Where the roof slopes more than 4:12 from the
back of the exterior wall.
SECTION 705
PROTECTION OF OPENINGS
705.1 Protection of wall openings
705.1.1 Protection of openings in exterior walls
705.1.1.1 The provisions of 705.1.1 do not apply to
Group R3 occupancies.
705.1.1.2 Every exterior wall within 15 ft (4572 mm)
of a property line shall be equipped with approved
opening protectives.
Exceptions:
1. Exterior walls not required by Table 600 to
have a fire resistance rating.
2. Show windows fronting on a street or public
space.
3. Open parking structures meeting the require-
ments of 411.3.
705.1.1.3 Where openings in an exterior wall are above
and within 5 ft (1524 mm) laterally of an opening of the
story below, such openings shall be separated by an
approved noncombustible flame barrier extending 30
inches (762 mm) beyond the exterior wall in the plane of
the floor or by approved vertical flame barriers not less
than 3 ft (914 mm) high measured vertically above the
top of the lower opening. Such flame barriers are not
required when a complete approved automatic sprinkler
system is installed.
705.1.1.4 Fresh air intakes shall be protected against
exterior fire exposure by means of approved fire doors,
dampers or other suitable protection in accordance with
the degree of exposure hazard.
705.1.2 Protection of openings in interior walls
705.1.2.1 General. Openings in interior walls and par-
titions shall be protected in accordance with 705.1.2
and Table 705.1.2.
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Exceptions: c. the walls, partitions, floor and ceiling of the bathroom/restroom

1. Where fire resistance is required because of have a fire rating at least equal to the rating of the hall, corridor or
type of construction only. exit access, and
d. the bathroom/restroom is not used for any other purpose than it is
2. Ducts in accordance with 705.1.2.2.
designed.
3. One- and two-family dwellings.
7. See 704.1.
8. See Table 600, 705.1.1 and 503.4.8.
TABLE 705.1.2
9. See 704.2.2.3 for walls and partitions in Group R4 occupancies.
MINIMUM FIRE RESISTANCE OF WALLS, PARTITIONS
10. In Group R4 Large Facility occupancies, sleeping room doors shall
AND OPENING PROTECTIVES1 (hr)
resist the passage of smoke but closers are not required.
WALLS AND OPENING 11. See 705.1.3.1.
COMPONENT PARTITIONS9 PROTECTIVES
705.1.2.2 Fire dampers
SHAFT ENCLOSURES (including 705.1.2.2.1 Fire dampers, installed in accordance
stairways, exits & elevators) with manufacturer's installation instructions, shall
be provided in ducts penetrating walls or partitions
4 or more stories 2 l1/2 having a fire resistance rating of 1 hour or more.
less than 4 stories 1 2
12
1 Exceptions:
all refuse chutes 2 l /2
1. Where branch ducts connect to return risers in
WALLS AND PARTITIONS which the air flow is upward and subducts at
fire walls3 4 3 least 22 inches (559 mm) long are carried up
within tenant space See 704.2.3
inside the riser at each inlet.
tenant space (see also 704.3) 1 3/4
2. In duct systems of any duct materials or combi-
nations thereof allowed by Chapter 6 of the
horizontal exit 2 l1/ 2
exit access corridors See Note 4,5 20min. 10,11 Florida Building Code, Mechanical penetrating
1-hour walls or partitions, where the duct pene-
smoke barriers See 409.1.2 trating the rated wall or partition meets all of the
refuse and laundry chute access 1 3/4 following minimum requirements:
rooms 1. the duct shall not exceed one 100 square
incinerator rooms 2 l1/ 2 inches (0.06 m2),
refuse and laundry chute termination 1 3/4
2. the duct shall be of 0.0217 inch (0.55 mm)
rooms
minimum steel,
hazardous occupancy control areas 1 3
/4 3. the duct shall continue with no duct open-
high rise buildings See 412 ings for not less than 5 ft (1.5 m) from the
covered mall buildings See 413 rated wall,
4. the duct shall be installed above a ceiling,
assembly buildings See Note 2 and,
bathrooms & restrooms See Note 6
5. the duct does not terminate at a wall regis-
OCCUPANCY SEPARATIONS7 ter in the rated wall.
Required Fire
Resistance 705.1.2.2.2 Fire dampers shall comply with the
4 3 requirements of UL 555 and shall bear the label of
3 3 an approved testing agency. Closure shall interrupt
2 l1/ 2 any migratory air flow and restrict the passage of
3
1 /4 flame. Fire dampers shall be classified and identi-
fied for use in either.
EXTERIOR WALLS8 All 3
/4 1. Static systems that automatically shut down in
the event of fire.
Notes:
1. Table 600 may require greater fire resistance of walls to insure struc- 2. Dynamic systems that operate in the event of fire.
tural stability.
2. All exits and stairways in Group A and H occupancies shall be 2 705.1.2.3 Smoke barriers
hours with 1 1/2-hour door assemblies. 705.1.2.3.1 An approved damper designed to resist
3. See also 503.1.2.
4. See 704.2.3 and 704.2.4. the passage of smoke shall be installed in accor-
5. See 409 for sprinklered Group 1 - buildings. dance with the manufacturer's installation instruc-
6. Fire rated bathroom/restroom doors are not required when opening tions at each air transfer opening or duct penetration
onto fire rated halls, corridors, exit access provided: of a required smoke barrier. The required smoke
a. no other rooms open off of the bathroom/restroom, and damper shall be arranged to operate automatically,
b. no gas or electric appliances are located in the bathroom/restroom,
controlled by a smoke detection system and manual
and

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positioning shall be permitted from a remote com-
mand station.
705.1.2.3.2 Smoke dampers located in ducts that
penetrate smoke barriers shall close upon detection
of smoke by smoke detectors that are:
1. Installed in accordance with NFPA 72.
2. Located on either side of a smoke barrier door
opening where ducts penetrate smoke barriers
above the door opening.
3. Located within the ductwork in existing
installations.
705.1.2.3.3 Required smoke dampers in air transfer
openings shall close upon detection of smoke by
smoke detectors that are installed in accordance
with NFPA 72.
705.1.2.3.4 Smoke dampers are not required under
the following conditions:
1. Ducts or air-transfer openings that are part of
an engineered smoke control system.
2. Ducts where the air continues to move and the
air-handling system is arranged to prevent
recirculation of exhaust or return air under a
fire emergency condition.
3. Air inlet or outlet openings in ducts that are
limited to a single smoke compartment.
4. Ducts that penetrate floors that serve as smoke
barriers.
705.1.3 Approved types of fire windows, doors and
shutters
705.1.3.1 Wall openings required to be protected shall
be protected by approved listed and labeled fire doors,
windows and shutters and their accompanying hard-
ware, including all frames, closing devices, anchorage
and sills, in accordance with the requirements of NFPA
80, except as otherwise specified in this code.
Exception: Unprotected openings shall be permit-
ted for corridors in multi-theater complexes where
each motion picture auditorium has at least 1/2 of its
required exit or exit access doorways opening
directly to the exterior or into an exit passageway
and the complex is protected throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
705.1.3.2 Openings are classified in accordance with the
character and location of the wall in which they are situ-
ated. Fire protection ratings for products intended to com-
ply with this section shall be as determined and reported
by a nationally recognized testing agency in accordance
with NFPA 252 or NFPA 257. All such products shall bear
an approved label. In each of the following classes, the
minimum fire protection ratings are shown.
705.1.3.2.1 Fire doors are classified as 3 hour, 1 1/2
hour, 1 hour, 3/4 hour or 20 minute.
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705.1.3.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, doors and
view panels within doors in walls required to have a
fire resistance rating of 1 hour or less shall have a
fire protection rating of at least 20 minutes when
tested in accordance with NFPA 252 without the
hose stream.
Exception: For Group I Unrestrained, corridor
doors shall be in accordance with 409.1.4.
705.1.3.2.3 All doors in smoke barriers, horizontal
exits, stairway enclosures and other doors opening
between rooms and fire-rated exit access corridors
shall be self-closing and shall be maintained closed
or, in buildings of low or ordinary hazard contents
when approved by the building official, shall be
permitted to be automatic-closing doors provided
with approved door holding devices of the fail-safe
type which will release the door causing it to
become automatic-closing and to close when acti-
vated by approved listed smoke detectors in accor-
dance with the following:
1. Upon release of the hold-open mechanism, the
door becomes self-closing; and,
2. The release device is designed so that the door
instantly releases manually and upon release
becomes self-closing, or the door closes by some
simple or readily obvious operation; and,
3. The automatic releasing mechanism or medium is
activated by the operation of an approved, auto-
matic smoke detection system installed in accor-
dance with NFPA 72 to protect the entire build-
ing, designed and installed to provide for actua-
tion of the system promptly so as to preclude the
generation of heat or smoke sufficient to interfere
with egress before the system operates; or, the
operation of approved smoke detectors installed
in such a way as to detect smoke on either side of
the door opening, as detailed in NFPA 72. Either
system shall be permitted to be zoned where
approved by the building official; and,
4. Any fire detection system or smoke detector is
provided with such supervision and safeguards as
are necessary to insure reliability of operation in
case offire;and,
5. Upon loss of power to the hold-open device, the
hold-open mechanism is released and the door
becomes self-closing; and,
6. The release by means of smoke detection of one
door in a stair enclosure results in closing all
doors serving that stair.
705.1.3.3 The maximum size of fire doors shall not
exceed that specified in Appendix E, NFPA 80.
705.13.4 For 11/2hour and 1 hour doors used in stairway
enclosures the average temperature rise developed on the
unexposed side shall not exceed 450F (232C) at the end
of 30 minutes of standard fire test exposure.
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705.1.3.5 Fire doors shall be equipped with an approved
closer. (See 1009.2.2 for doors in horizontal exits.)
Exception: Doors located in common walls separat-
ing guest rooms in Group Rl hotels and motels may
be installed without automatic or self-closing devices.
705.1.3.6 View panels
705.1.3.6.1 One-fourth inch (6.4 mm) thick wired
glass labeled for fire protection purposes may be
used in approved opening protectives with the max-
imum sizes shown in Table 705.1.3.6. Other glazing
materials which have been tested and labeled to
indicate the type of opening to be protected for fire
protection purposes may be used in approved open-
ing protectives in accordance with their listing with
the maximum sizes tested. For requirements for
safety glazing, (See 2405.)
TABLE 705.1.3.6
LIMITING SIZE OF WIRED GLASS PANELS1,2,3
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
RATING, OPENING AREA HEIGHT WIDTH
(sq In) (In) (in)
3-hour door 0 0 0 tube, duct and vent penetrations of fire resistance rated
1 & 1 1/2-hour doors 100 33 12
3
/4-hour door 1,296 54 54
For S1: 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 in2: = 645.16 mm2.
Notes:
1. The glass shall be well-embedded in putty, and all exposed joints
between the metal and glass shall be struck and pointed.
2. Devices used to view through fire doors rated at 1 1/2 hours or less
shall be labeled.
3. Wired glass in 20-minute doors shall be limited to the amount of
glass tested in a door.
705.1.3.6.2 Fire windows, side lights and transoms
in 1-hour fire resistant partitions shall be 45-minute
fire protection rated. Such fire protection rated glaz-
ing shall consist of labeled glazing installed in
labeled frames in accordance with their individual
listings.
705.1.3.6.3 View panels shall achieve a minimum
fire protection rating of 45 minutes, including fire
endurance and hose stream tests in accordance with
NFPA 257 under positive pressure. Within the first
10 minutes of a test, the pressure in the furnace shall
be adjusted so at least 2/3 of the test specimen is
above the neutral pressure plane, and the neutral
pressure plane shall be maintained at that height for
the balance of the test.
705.1.3.7 The aggregate area of glazing in fire doors, fire
windows, side lights and transoms in 1-hourfireresistant
partitions shall not exceed 25 percent of the area of a
wall separating a room or space from a corridor.
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705.1.4 Fire shutters
705.1.4.1 When equipped with fire shutters of the
swinging type, at least one in every three openings fac-
ing a street in each story shall have such shutters
arranged to be readily opened from the outside.
Distinguishing marks shall be provided on such shutters.
705.1.4.2 Fire shutters of the rolling type shall include
approved automatic closing devices.
705.1.5 Opening protection in stairway enclosures.
Opening protectives in stairway shafts are limited to self-
closing or smoke actuated, automatic-closing fire door
assemblies. If smoke-actuated closures close one door, all
doors serving that stairway shall close.
705.2 Protection of floor openings
705.2.1 General requirements
705.2.1.1 Protection of floor openings shall be provid-
ed in accordance with these provisions to prevent the
spread of fire from story to story.
705.2.1.2 For protection of stairways, see 1006. For
protection of elevators, see 3003.1.
705.2.1.3 For protection of pipe, conduit, cable, wire,
floors, roofs, ceilings and shaft enclosures, see 705.4.
705.2.1.4 Duct penetrations
705.2.1.4.1 Fire dampers shall be installed in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions in ducts penetrating only one floor of a building
requiring the protection of vertical openings when the
duct is not protected by a shaft enclosure described in
the Florida Building Code, Mechanical.
705.2.1.4.2 Fire dampers shall comply with the
requirements of UL 555 and shall bear the label of
an approved testing agency. Closure shall interrupt
any migratory air flow and restrict the passage of
flame. Fire dampers shall be classified and identi-
fied for use in either:
1. Static systems that automatically shut down
in the event of fire.
2. Dynamic systems that operate in the event of
fire.
705.2.1.5 Floor fire doors. Floor fire door assemblies,
used to protect openings in fire rated floors, shall be
tested in the horizontal position in accordance with
ASTM E 119 and shall achieve a fire resistance rating
not less than that of the assembly being penetrated.
Floor fire doors shall bear an approved label.
705.2.2 Shaft enclosures. All openings through a floor
and penetrations through a floor shall be protected by a
shaft enclosure in accordance with 705.2.3.
Exceptions:
1. A shaft enclosure is not required for openings
totally within a dwelling unit and connecting
four stories or less.
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2. A shaft enclosure is not required for a floor open-
ing which:
1. is not part of the required means of egress, and
2. is not concealed within the building construc-
tion, and
3. does not connect more than two stories, and
4. does not connect with a stairway or escalator
serving other floors, and
5. is not open to any corridors in Group I and R
Occupancies or to corridors on nonsprin-
klered floors in other occupancies, and
6. is separated from floor openings serving other
floors by construction conforming with
required shaft enclosures.
3. A shaft enclosure is not required for penetrations
by pipe, tube, conduit, wire, cable, duct and vents
protected in accordance with 705.4.
4. A shaft enclosure is not required for floor open-
ings complying with the special provisions for
covered malls or atriums.
5. A shaft enclosure is not required for approved
masonry chimneys where annular space protec-
tion is provided at each floor level in accordance
with 705.4.
6. A shaft enclosure is not required for floor open-
ings in an open parking garage.
7. A shaft enclosure is not required for floor open-
ings between a mezzanine and the floor below.
8. A shaft enclosure is not required in fully sprin-
klered buildings for an escalator opening protect-
ed in accordance with one of the following alter-
natives:
Alternative A - (1) The area of the floor opening
between stories shall not exceed twice the hori-
zontal projected area of the escalator, and (2)
Draft curtains and special sprinkler head loca-
tions shall meet the requirements of NFPA 13,
and (3) In other than Group B and M occupancies
the escalator openings shall not connect more
than four stories, or
Alternative B - The opening is protected by
approved power-operated automatic shutters at
every floor opening. The shutters shall be of non-
combustible construction and have a fire resis-
tance rating of not less than 11/2hours. The shut-
ter shall close immediately upon the automatic
detection of smoke by an approved device and
shall completely shut off the floor opening. The
escalator shall stop when the shutter begins to
close. The shutter shall operate at a speed of not
more than 30 ft per minute (0.152 m/s) and shall
be equipped with a sensitive leading edge to
arrest its progress when in contact with any
obstacle, and to continue its progress after
release.
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705.2.3 - 705.2.3.4.2
705.2.3 Shaft enclosure construction
705.2.3.1 Fire resistance. The fire resistance rating of
shaft enclosures shall be in accordance with Table
705.1.2 and not less than the floor assembly penetrat-
ed, but the rating need not exceed 2 hours.
705.2.3.2 Construction type. Shaft enclosures shall be
of noncombustible materials in Types I, II and IV con-
struction and may be of combustible materials in Types
III, V and VI construction.
705.2.3.3 Enclosure at bottom. Shafts which do not
extend to the bottom of the building or structure shall
be enclosed at the lowest level with construction of the
same fire resistance as the lowest floor through which
the shaft passes, but not less than the rating required for
the shaft enclosure, or shall terminate in a room having
a use related to the purpose of the shaft. The room shall
be separated from the remainder of the building by
construction having a fire resistance rating and opening
protectives at least equal to the protection required for
the shaft enclosure. For shafts containing refuse or
laundry chutes, see 705.2.4.
Exceptions:
1. Fire resistant separation of the room is not
required, provided there are no openings in or
penetrations through the shaft enclosure to the
interior of the building except at the bottom of
the shaft. The bottom of the shaft shall be
closed off around the penetrating items with
materials permitted by the code for draftstops,
or the room shall be provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Fire resistance separation of the room is not
required and the bottom of the shaft may be
open provided there are no combustibles in
the shaft and there are no other openings or
penetrations through the shaft enclosure to the
interior of the building.
705.2.3.4 Enclosure at top
705.2.3.4.1 A shaft that does not extend to or
through the underside of the roof deck of the build-
ing shall be enclosed at the top with construction of
the same fire resistance as the topmost floor pene-
trated by the shaft, but not less than the rating
required for the shaft enclosure.
705.2.3.4.2 When a shaft extends through a roof, the
shaft enclosure shall extend at least 36 inches (914
mm) above the highest part of the roof that is with-
in 5 ft (1524 mm) of the opening. The enclosure
wall or combination of enclosure wall and guardrail
shall be at least 42 inches (1066 mm) high.
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Exception: When a shaft extends through a non- 705.2.4.6 Automatic sprinklers. An approved auto-
combustible roof, a noncombustible guardrail at matic sprinkler system shall be installed at the top and
least 42 inches (1066 mm) high may be used at alternate floor levels in refuse and laundry chutes
around the opening instead of a wall. and in the termination and incinerator rooms.

705.2.3.5 Openings in shaft enclosures. Openings in 705.3 Fireblocking and draftstopping

shaft enclosures shall be permitted when limited to 705.3.1 Fireblocking
those necessary for the purposes of the shaft. Permitted 705.3.1.1 Fireblocking shall be provided in all walls
openings in shaft enclosures shall be protected with and partitions to cut off all concealed draft openings
opening protectives having a fire resistance in accor- both horizontal and vertical and to form a fire barrier
dance with Table 705.1.2. between floors and between the upper floor and the
roof space. See also 2305.1.
705.2.4 Special provisions for refuse and laundry
chutes
705.3.1.2 Fireblocking shall not be covered or con-
705.2.4.1 General. Refuse and laundry chutes, access
cealed until inspected by the building official.
and termination rooms and incinerator rooms shall be
constructed in accordance with 705.2.4.2 through
705.3.1.3 Walls and stud partitions shall be fireblocked
705.2.4.6.
at floors, ceilings and roofs. Fireblocking in noncom-
bustible partitions shall not be required at the ceiling
Exception: Group R3 occupancies.
for suspended ceiling systems. Fireblocking shall con-
sist of approved noncombustible materials unless oth-
705.2.4.2 Refuse and laundry chute enclosures. A
erwise specified in this code. Material shall be secure-
shaft containing a refuse or laundry chute shall be used
ly fastened in place.
for no other purpose and shall be protected by a shaft
enclosure in accordance with 705.2.3. Refuse chute
705.3.1.4 Chimneys shall be fireblocked in accordance
material shall be noncombustible meeting Part 1 of the
with 2113, 2305, and 2804.
definition for noncombustible. All openings into the
shaft enclosure, including those from access rooms and
705.3.2 Draftstopping. Enclosed attic and floor spaces
termination rooms, shall be protected in accordance
formed of combustible construction shall be divided in
with Table 705.1.2. Such opening protectives shall be
accordance with 2305.2.
self-closing or automatic-closing upon detection of
smoke, except that the opening protective between the
705.4 Protection of penetrations
shaft and the termination room may be closed by a
705.4.1 General. Protection of penetrations through fire
heat-activated device.
rated and nonfire rated assemblies shall comply with
705.5 and 705.6.
705.2.4.3 Refuse and laundry chute access rooms.
Access openings for refuse and laundry chutes shall be
705.4.2 Sleeves. Where sleeves are used, the sleeves shall
located in rooms or compartments completely enclosed
be securely fastened to the assembly penetrated. All space
by construction and opening protectives in accordance
between the item contained in the sleeve and the sleeve
with Table 705.1.2. Access openings to refuse and
itself and any space between the sleeve and the assembly
laundry chutes shall not be located in exit access corri-
penetrated shall be protected in accordance with 705.5 or
dors or exit enclosures.
705.6.
705.2.4.4 Termination room. Refuse and laundry
705.4.3 Insulation. Insulation and coverings on the pene-
chutes shall discharge into an enclosed termination
trating item shall not penetrate the assembly unless the
room completely separated from the remainder of the
specific material used has been tested as part of the assem-
building by construction and opening protectives in
bly in accordance with 705.5 or 705.6.
accordance with Table 705.1.2. Refuse chutes shall not
terminate in an incinerator room.
705.5 Penetrations of fire rated walls. Penetrations into or
through fire resistant walls required to have opening protec-
705.2.4.5 Incinerator room. Incinerators shall be
tives shall comply with 705.5.1 through 705.5.3.
enclosed within a room separated from the remainder
of the building by construction and opening protectives
705.5.1 Through-penetrations. Through-penetrations of
in accordance with Table 705.1.2.
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Exception: Where the penetrating items are steel, fer-
rous or copper pipes or steel conduits, the annular
space shall be permitted to be protected as follows:
1. In concrete or masonry walls where the penetrat-
ing item is a maximum 6 inch nominal diameter
and the opening is a maximum 144 square inch-
es, concrete, grout, or mortar shall be permitted
when installed the full thickness of the wall or
the thickness required to maintain the fire rating,
or
2. The material used to fill the annular space shall
prevent the passage of flame and hot gases suffi-
cient to ignite cotton waste when subjected to
ASTM E 119 time/temperature fire conditions
under a minimum positive pressure differential
of 0.01 inch of water column (2.5 Pa) at the loca-
tion of the penetration for the time period equiv-
alent to the fire rating of the construction pene-
trated.
705.5.1.1 Fire rated assembly. Penetrations shall be
installed as tested in the approved ASTM E 119 rated
assembly.
705.5.1.2 Penetration firestop system. Penetrations
shall be protected by an approved penetration firestop
system installed as tested in accordance with ASTM E
814, with a minimum positive pressure differential of
0.01 inch of water column (2.5 Pa) and shall have an F
rating of not less than the required rating of the wall
penetrated.
705.5.2 Membrane penetrations. Membrane penetra-
tions shall comply with 705.5.1 through 705.5.1.2.
Exceptions:
1. Steel electrical boxes that do not exceed 16
square inches in area provided that the area of
such openings does not exceed 100 square inch-
es for any 100 sq ft of wall area. Outlet boxes on
opposite sides of the wall shall be separated by a
horizontal distance of not less than 24 inches.
Membrane penetrations for electrical outlet
boxes of any other material are permitted provid-
ed that such boxes are tested for use in fire rated
assemblies and installed in accordance with the
tested assembly.
2. The annular space created by the penetration of a
fire sprinkler provided it is covered by a metal
escutcheon plate.
705.5.3 Combustible framing into masonry fire resis-
tant walls. Adjacent combustible members entering into a
masonry fire resistant wall from opposite sides shall not
have less than a 4 inch distance between embedded ends.
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Where combustible members frame into hollow walls or
walls of hollow units, all hollow spaces shall be solidly
filled for the full thickness of the wall and for a distance
not less than 4 inches above, below and between the struc-
tural members, with noncombustible materials approved
for fireblocking.
705.6 Penetrations of horizontal assemblies. All penetra-
tions of a floor, floor/ceiling assembly, or the ceiling mem-
brane of a roof/ceiling assembly shall be protected by a shaft
enclosure in accordance with 705.2 or shall comply with
705.6.1 through 705.6.4.
705.6.1 Through-Penetrations. Through-penetrations of
fire rated horizontal assemblies shall comply with
705.6.1.1 or 705.6.1.2.
Exceptions:
1. Steel, ferrous or copper conduits, pipes, tubes,
vents, concrete or masonry penetrating items that
penetrate a single fire rated floor or floor/ceiling
assembly where the annular space is protected
with materials that prevent the passage of flame
and hot gases sufficient to ignite cotton waste
when subjected to ASTM E 119 time/tempera-
ture fire conditions under a minimum positive
pressure differential of 0.01 inch of water column
(2.5 Pa) at the location of the penetration for the
time period equivalent to the fire rating of the
construction penetrated. Penetrating items with a
maximum 6-inch nominal diameter shall not be
limited to the penetration of a single fire rated
floor or floor/ceiling assembly provided that the
area of the penetration does not exceed 144
square inches in any 100 sq ft of floor area.
2. Penetrations in a single concrete floor by steel,
ferrous or copper conduits, pipes, tubes and vents
with a maximum 6 inch nominal diameter pro-
vided concrete, grout or mortar is installed the
full thickness of the floor or the thickness
required to maintain the fire rating. Penetrating
items with a maximum 6 inch nominal diameter
shall not be limited to the penetration of a single
concrete floor provided the area of the penetra-
tion does not exceed 144 square inches.
3. Electrical outlet boxes of any material are per-
mitted provided that such boxes are tested for use
in fire rated assemblies and installed in accor-
dance with the tested assembly.
705.6.1.1 Fire rated assemblies. Penetrations shall be
installed as tested in the approved ASTM E 119 rated
assembly.
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705.6.1.2 Penetration firestop system. Penetrations
shall be protected by an approved penetration firestop
system installed as tested in accordance with ASTM E
814, with a minimum positive pressure differential of
0.01 inch of water column (2.5 Pa). The system shall
have an F rating and a T rating of not less than 1 hour
but not less than the required rating of the floor pene-
trated.
Exception: Floor penetrations contained and located
within the cavity of a wall do not require a T rating.
705.6.2 Membrane penetrations. Penetrations of mem-
branes which are part of a fire rated horizontal assembly
shall comply with 705.6.1 through 705.6.1.2.
Exceptions:
1. Membrane penetrations of steel, ferrous or cop-
per conduits, electrical outlet boxes, pipes, tubes,
vents, concrete or masonry penetrating items
where the annular space is protected in accor-
dance with 705.6.1, 705.6.2 or is protected to
prevent the passage of flame and hot gases. Such
penetrations shall not exceed an aggregate area
of 100 square inches in any 100 sq ft of ceiling
area in assemblies tested without penetrations.
2. Membrane penetrations for electrical outlet
boxes of any material are permitted provided that
such boxes are tested for use in fire rated assem-
blies and installed in accordance with the tested
assembly.
3. The annular space created by the penetration of a
fire sprinkler provided it is covered by a metal
escutcheon plate.
705.6.3 Nonfire rated assemblies. Penetrations of hori-
zontal assemblies without a required fire rating shall com-
ply with 705.6.3.1 through 705.6.3.2.
705.6.3.1 Noncombustible penetrating items.
Noncombustible penetrating items which connect
not more than three stories are permitted provided
that the annular space is filled with an approved
material to resist the passage of flame and hot gases.
705.6.3.2 Combustible penetrating items. Combustible
penetrating items which connect not more than two sto-
ries are permitted provided that the annular space is filled
with an approved material to resist the passage of flame
and hot gases.
705.6.4 Air ducts. Penetrations of horizontal assemblies
by air ducts shall comply with 705.6.4.1 through
705.6.4.3.
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705.6.4.1 Through-Penetrations. Penetrations by an
air duct through a fire rated floor/ceiling assembly
which connects not more than two stories are permitted
where a fire damper is installed at the floor line.
705.6.4.2 Membrane penetration. Where a noncom-
bustible air duct penetrates a ceiling which is an inte-
gral component of a fire rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceil-
ing assembly, an approved ceiling damper shall be
installed at the ceiling line except where fire tests show
that the integrity of the fire rated assembly is main-
tained without a ceiling damper. Ceiling dampers shall
be constructed in accordance with the details listed in a
fire rated design or shall be labeled to function as a heat
barrier for air-handling outlet/inlet penetrations in the
ceiling of a fire rated assembly.
705.6.43 Nonfire rated assemblies. Noncombustible air
ducts through floor assemblies not rated for fire resis-
tance which connect not more than three stories are per-
mitted provided that a fire damper is installed at each
floor line.
Exception: Fire dampers are not required in air
ducts within individual residential dwelling units.
705.7 Fire Resistant joint systems
705.7.1 General. Joints installed in or between fire resis-
tant walls, fire resistant floor or floor/ceiling assemblies
and fire resistant roof or roof/ceiling assemblies shall be
protected by an approved fire resistant joint system
designed to resist the passage of fire for a time period not
less than the required fire resistance rating of the wall,
floor or roof in or between which it is installed. Fire resis-
tant joint systems shall be installed and tested in accor-
dance with 705.7. The void created at the intersection of a
floor or floor/ceiling assembly and an exterior curtain wall
assembly shall be protected in accordance with 705.7.6.
Exception: Fire resistant joint systems shall not be
required for joints in the following locations:
1. Floors within a single dwelling unit.
2. Floors where the joint is protected by a shaft
enclosure in accordance with 705.2.
3. Floors within atriums where the space adjacent
to the atrium is included in the volume of the atri-
um for smoke-control purposes.
4. Floors within malls.
5. Floors within open parking structures.
6. Mezzanine floors.
7. Walls which are permitted to have unprotected
openings.
705.7.2 Fire test Fire resistant joint systems shall be test-
ed in accordance with ASTM E 119 under the following
conditions:
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1. Joint systems shall be installed full height in wall
assemblies and full length in floor and roof assemblies.
2. Floor and roof assemblies shall be tested with a
minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 inch
of water column (2.5 Pa).
3. Wall assemblies shall be tested with a minimum
positive pressure differential of 0.01 inch of water
column (2.5 Pa) measured at the mid-height of the
wall assembly.
4. Joint systems shall contain a splice. For wall assem-
blies the splice shall be located above the mid-
height of the wall assembly.
5. Joint systems shall be tested at the maximum joint
width for which they are designed. Joint systems
designed to accommodate movement shall be
expanded to the maximum joint opening width for
which they are intended to function.
6. Joint systems designed to be loadbearing shall be
loaded to the maximum design load in accordance
with their intended application.
7. Joint systems designed to accommodate movement
shall be preconditioned by cycling between the min-
imum and the maximum joint opening width for
which they are intended to function for the number
of cycles specified in Table 705.7 in accordance
with ASTM E 1399.
8. Asymmetrical wall joint systems shall be tested in
accordance with 701.2.4 and 705.7.2.
TABLE 705.7
PRECONDITIONING CYCLES FOR FIRE RESISTANT
JOINT SYSTEMS
TYPE OF JOINT SYSTEM NUMBER OF CYCLES
Expansion/Contraction 500
Seismic 100
Wind sway 500
705.7.3 Installation. Fire resistant joint systems shall be
securely installed in or on the joint for its entire length so
as not to dislodge, loosen or otherwise impair its ability to
accommodate expected building movements and to resist
the passage of fire and hot gases.
705.7.4 Walls. The protection of joints in fire resistant
walls shall comply with the requirements of 705.7.
705.7.5 Floors and roofs. The protection of joints in fire
resistant floors and roofs shall comply with the require-
ments of 705.7.
705.7.6 The void created at the intersection of a fire resis-
tant floor or a floor/ceiling assembly and an exterior cur-
tain wall shall be sealed using an approved material or
assembly of materials designed and tested for this pur-
pose. The material shall remain in place, sealing the open-
ing, for a time period at least equal to the required fire
resistance rating of the floor deck.
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TABLE 705.7 - 708.1
SECTION 706
COMBUSTIBLES IN FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES
706.1 Plumbing, electrical and air handling systems in
fire rated assemblies. In Type I and Type II construction,
materials used for piping, conduit, raceways or duct systems
which do not qualify as noncombustible in accordance with
the requirements of Part 1 of the definition of noncom-
bustible material contained in 202 shall neither
1. penetrate any assembly which is required to have a fire
resistance rating unless such materials and methods of
penetration have been tested in accordance with 705.4,
nor
2. be concealed within any assembly which is required to
have a fire resistance rating unless enclosed by or total-
ly embedded within noncombustible materials or
unless such materials and methods have been tested in
accordance with 701.2.
SECTION 707
COMBUSTIBLES IN CONCEALED SPACES
707.1 Concealed spaces in Types I, II and IV construction.
Combustibles shall not be permitted in concealed spaces of
Types I, II or IV construction.
Exceptions:
1. Materials complying with 602 of the Florida
Building Code, Mechanical.
2. Class A interior finish materials.
3. Fire retardant treated wood used in accordance with
Table 600 and wood used in accordance with 609.
4. Floor finish complying with 803.7.
5. Conduit or raceway systems complying with 706.
6. Foam plastic insulation complying with 2603.
7. Thermal insulation materials complying with 708.
8. Combustible piping within partitions or enclosed
shafts installed in accordance with the provision of
this code. Combustible piping may also be used
within concealed ceiling spaces when approved.
707.2 Combustibles in plenums. The use of combustible
materials in plenums shall be restricted in accordance with
the Florida Building Code, Mechanical.
SECTION 708
THERMAL INSULATING MATERIALS
708.1 General. Insulating materials, including facings such
as vapor retarders and breather papers, similar coverings and
all layers of single and multilayer reflective foil insulations,
shall comply with the requirements of this section. Where a
flamespread rating or a smoke developed rating is specified
in this section, such rating shall be determined in accordance
with the ASTM E 84. Any material which is subject to an
increase in flamespread rating or smoke developed rating
beyond the limits herein established through the effects of
age, moisture, or other atmospheric conditions, shall not be
permitted.
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708.2 Concealed installation SECTION 709

708.2.1 Insulating materials, when concealed as installed, CALCULATED FIRE RESISTANCE
in buildings of any type construction, shall have a flame-
spread rating of not more than 75 and a smoke developed 709.1 General
rating of not more than 450. 709.1.1 Scope. These provisions contain procedures by
which the fire resistance of specific materials or combina-
Exception: Cellulose loose-fill insulation, which is not tions of materials can be established by calculations.
spray applied, complying with the requirements of These procedures apply only to the information contained
708.8 shall be required to meet only the smoke devel- in this section and shall not be otherwise used. The calcu-
oped rating of not more than 450. lated fire resistance of concrete, concrete masonry, and
clay masonry assemblies shall be in accordance with this
708.2.2 When such materials are installed in concealed section or in accordance with ACI 216.1/TMS 0216.1.
spaces in buildings of Type III, Type V or Type VI con-
struction, the flamespread and smoke developed limita- 709.1.2 Definitions. For definitions, see Chapter 2.
tions do not apply to facings, coverings and layers of
reflective foil insulation that are installed behind and in 709.2 Concrete assemblies
substantial contact with the unexposed surface of the ceil- 709.2.1 Concrete walls
ing, wall or floor finish. 709.2.1.1 Cast-In-Place or precast walls
708.3 Exposed installation
709.2.1.1.1 The minimum equivalent thicknesses of
708.3.1 Insulating materials when exposed as installed in
cast-in-place or precast concrete walls for fire resis-
buildings of any type construction shall have a flame-
tance ratings of 1 hour to 4 hours are shown in Table
spread rating of not more than 25 and a smoke developed
709.2.1.1. For solid walls with flat vertical surfaces,
rating of not more than 450.
the equivalent thickness is the same as the thickness.
Exception: Cellulose loose-fill insulation, which is not The values in Table 709.2.1.1 apply to plain, rein-
spray applied, complying with the requirements of forced, or prestressed concrete walls.
708.8 shall be required to meet only the smoke devel- TABLE 709.2.1.1
oped rating of not more than 450. MINIMUM EQUIVALENT THICKNESS (in) OF CAST-IN-PLACE
OR PRECAST CONCRETE WALLS, LOADBEARING
708.3.2 Attic floors. Exposed insulation materials OR NONLOADBEARING
installed on attic floors shall have a critical radiant flux of MINIMUM SLAB THICKNESS (In)
not less than 0.12 watt per square centimeter when tested FOR FIRE RESISTANCE RATING OF
in accordance with ASTM E 970. Concrete
Typo 1-hr 1-1/2 hr 2-hr 3-hr 4-hr
708.4 Loose-Fill insulation. Loose-fill insulation materials, Siliceous 3.5 4.3 5.0 6.2 7.0
which cannot be mounted in the ASTM E 84 apparatus with- Carbonate 3.2 4.0 4.6 5.7 6.6
out a screen or artificial supports, shall comply with the Sand-Lightweight 2.7 3.3 3.8 4.6 5.4
flamespread and smoke developed limits of 708.2 and 708.3 Lightweight 2.5 3.1 3.6 4.4 5.1
when tested in accordance with CAN 4-S102.2-M83. For SI: 1 in = 25.4 mm.

Exception: Cellulose loose-fill insulation shall not be
required to comply with this test method, provided such
insulation complies with the requirements of 708.8.
708.5 Roof insulation. The use of combustible roof insula-
tion not complying with 708.2 or 708.3 shall be permitted in
any type construction provided it is covered with approved
roof coverings directly applied thereto.
708.6 Duct insulation. Duct linings and coverings shall con-
form to the appropriate requirements of the Florida Building
Code, Mechanical.
708.7 Foam plastics. Foam plastics shall comply with 2603.
708.8 Cellulose loose fill insulation. Cellulose loose-fill
insulation shall comply with CPSC 16 CFR, Parts 1209 and
1404. Each package of such insulating material shall be
clearly labeled as meeting the requirements of CPSC 16
CFR, Parts 1209 and 1404.
709.2.1.1.2 For hollow-core precast concrete wall
panels in which the cores are of constant cross sec-
tion throughout the length, the equivalent thickness
may be calculated by dividing the net cross-section-
al area (the gross cross section minus the area of the
cores) of the panel by its width.
709.2.1.1.3 Where all of the core spaces of hollow-
core wall panels are filled with loose-fill material,
such as expanded shale, clay, or slag, or vermiculite
or perlite, the fire resistance rating of the wall is the
same as that of a solid wall of the same concrete
type and of the same overall thickness.
709.2.1.1.4 The thickness of panels with tapered
cross sections shall be that determined at a distance
2t or 6 inches (152 mm), whichever is less, from the
point of minimum thickness, where t is the mini-
mum thickness.

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709.2.1.2 Multi-Wythe walls

709.2.1.2.1 For walls which consist of two (2) wythes
of different types of concrete the fire resistance ratings
may be determined from Figure 709.2.1.2.

709.2.1.1.5 The equivalent thickness of panels with

ribbed or undulating surfaces shall be determined by
one of the following expressions:
for s 4t, the thickness to be used shall be t;
for s < 2t, the thickness to be used shall be te;
for 4t > s > 2t, the thickness to be used shall be

t + (4t / s - I ) ( t , - t )

where
s = spacing of ribs or undulations
t = minimum thickness
te = equivalent thickness of the panel calculated as
the net cross-sectional area of the panel divided
by the width, in which the maximum thickness
used in the calculation shall not exceed 2t.
THICKNESS OF INSIDE WYTHE OF SANCM.IGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE INCHES

FIGURE 709.2.1.2
FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS
TWO-WYTHE CONCRETE WALLS

For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

709.2.1.2.2 The fire resistance rating for wall panels

consisting of two or more wythes may be determined
by the formula:

R = (R10.59 + R20.59 + ... + Rn0.59)1.7 (Eq. 709.2.1.2)

NEGLECT SHADED AREA IN CALCULATION OF EQUIVALENT THICKNESS
where
R= the fire endurance of the
assembly, minutes
R1, R2, and R n = t h e fire endurances of the individ-
ual wythes, minutes.
Values of Rn0.59 for use in Equation 709.2.1.2 are given
in Table 709.2.1.2.

For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm

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TABLE 709.2.1.2 - FIGURE 709.2.1.3

TABLE 709.2.1.2
0.59
VALUES OF R FOR USE IN EQUATION 709.2.1.2

TYPE OF MATERIAL THICKNESS OF MATERIAL

1
1 /22In 2 In 1
2 /2 In 3 in 3V2 In 4 in 4V2 in 5 In 5 In 6 in 6 1 / 2 ln 7 In
Siliceous aggregate
concrete 5.3 6.5 8.1 9.5 11.3 13.0 14.9 16.9 18.8 20.7 22.8 25.1

Carbonate aggregate
concrete 5.5 7.1 8.9 10.4 12.0 14.0 16.2 18.1 20.3 21.9 24.7 27.2'

Sand-lightweight concrete 6.5 8.2 10.5 12.8 15.5 18.1 20.7 23.3 26.03 Note 3 Note 3 Note 3

Lightweight concrete 6.6 8.8 11.2 13.7 16.5 19.1 21.9 24.7 27.8' Note 3 Note 3 Note 3

Insulating concrete1 9.3 13.3 16.6 18.3 23.1 26.53 Note 3 Note 3 Note 3 Note 3 Note 3 Note 3

Air Space2
For SI: 1 in = 25.4 mm.
Notes:
1. Dry unit weight of 35 pcf (560.6 kg/m3) or less and consisting of cellular, perlile. or vermiculite concrete.
2. The Rn0.59 value for one 1/2" to 31/2" air space is 3.3. The Rn0.59 value for two 1/2" to 31/2" air spaces is 6.7.
3. The fire resistance rating for this thickness exceeds 4 hours.

R, MINUTES R0.59

60 11.20
120 16.85
180 21.41
240 25.37

709.2.1.2.3 The fire resistance ratings of precast con- 709.2.1.3.2 Figure 709.2.1.3 shows thicknesses of
crete wall panels consisting of a layer of foam plastic ceramic fiber blankets to be used to insulate joints
insulation sandwiched between two wythes of con- between precast concrete wall panels for various
crete may be determined by use of Equation panel thicknesses and for joint widths of 3/8 inch
709.2.1.2. Foam plastic insulation with a total thick- (9.5 mm) and 1 inch (25.4 mm) for fire resistance
ness of less than 1 inch (25 mm) shall be disregard- rating of 1 hour to 4 hours. For joint widths between
3
ed. The Rn value for thickness of foam plastic insula- /8 inch (9.5 mm) and 1 inch (25.4 mm), the thick-
tion of 1 inch or greater, for use in the calculation, is ness of ceramicfiberblanket may be determined by
5 minutes; therefore Rn0.59 = 2.5. direct interpolation. Other tested and labeled mate-
rials may be used in place of ceramicfiberblankets.
709.2.1.3 Joints between precast wall panels
709.2.1.3.1 Joints between precast concrete wall
panels which are not insulated as required by this
section shall be considered as openings in walls.
Uninsulated joints shall be included in determining
the percentage of openings permitted by Table 600.
Where openings are not permitted or are required by
this code to be protected, the provisions of this sec-
tion shall be used to determine the amount of joint
insulation required. Insulated joints shall not be
considered openings for purposes of determining
compliance with allowable percentage of openings
in Table 600.

For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

FIGURE 709.2.1.3
CERAMIC FIBER JOINT PROTECTION

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709.2.1.4 Walls with gypsum wallboard or plaster
finishes
709.2.1.4.1 The fire resistance rating of cast-in-
place or precast concrete walls with finishes of gyp-
sum wallboard or plaster applied to one or both
sides may be calculated in accordance with the pro-
visions of this section.
709.2.1.4.2 Where the finish of gypsum wallboard
or plaster is applied to the side of the wall not
exposed to fire, the contribution of the finish to the
totalfireresistance rating shall be determined as fol-
lows: The thickness of the finish shall first be cor-
rected by multiplying the actual thickness of the fin-
ish by the applicable factor determined from Table
709.2.1.4A based on the type of aggregate in the
concrete. The corrected thickness of finish shall
then be added to the actual thickness or equivalent
thickness of concrete andfireresistance rating of the
concrete and finish determined from Table
709.2.1.1, Figure 709.2.1.2, or Table 709.2.1.2.
709.2.1.4.4 For a wall having no finish on one side
or having different types or thicknesses of finish on
each side, the calculation procedures of 709.2.1.4.2
and 709.2.1.4.3 shall be performed twice, i.e.,
assume that either side of the wall may be the fire-
exposed side. The fire resistance rating of the wall
shall not exceed the lower of the two values.
Exception: For exterior wall with more then 5 ft
(1524 mm) of horizontal separation, the fire shall
be assumed to occur on the interior side only.
709.2.1.4.5 When the finish applied to a concrete
wall contributes to thefireresistance rating, the con-
crete alone shall provide not less than one-half the
total required fire resistance rating.
709.2.1.4.6 Finishes on concrete walls which are
assumed to contribute to the total fire resistance rat-
ing of the wall shall comply with the installation
requirements of 709.3.1.6.

709.2.1.4.3 Where gypsum wallboard or plaster is

applied to thefire-exposedside of the wall, the con-
tribution of the finish to the total fire resistance rat-
ing shall be determined as follows: The time
assigned to the finish as established by Table
709.2.1.4B shall be added to the fire resistance rat-
ing determined from Table 709.2.1.1 or Figure
709.2.1.2, or Table 709.2.1.2 for the concrete alone,
or to the rating determined in 709.2.1.4.2 for the
concrete and finish on the nonfire-exposed side.

TABLE 709.2.1.4A
MULTIPLYING FACTOR FOR FINISHES ON NONFIRE-EXPOSED SIDE OF WALL

TYPE OF AGGREGATE USED IN CONCRETE OR CONCRETE MASONRY

Concrete: Concrete: Concrete:

Siliceous or Sand-Light- Lightweight
Carbonate Weight
TYPE OF FINISH Concrete Masonry: Concrete Masonry: Concrete Masonry: Concrete Masonry:
APPLIED TO WALL Siliceous or Limestone, Expanded Shale, Pumice, or
Calcareous Cinders or Clay or Slate Expanded
Gravel Unexpanded Slag
Slag

Portland Cement-
Sand Plaster 1.00 0.751 0.751 0.501

Gypsum-Sand Plaster
or Gypsum Wallboard 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.00

Gypsum- Vermiculite
or Perlite Plaster 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.25

Note:
1. For portland cement-sand plaster 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) or less in thickness and applied directly to the concrete masonry on the nonflre-exposed side of the
wall, the multiplying factor shall be 1.00.

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TABLE 709.2.1.4.B - 709.2.2.2.1

TABLE 709.2.1.4B 709.2.2.1.2 For hollow-core prestressed concrete

TIME ASSIGNED TO FINISH MATERIALS ON slabs in which the cores are of constant cross sec-
FIRE-EXPOSED SIDE OF WALL
tion throughout the length, the equivalent thickness
FINISH DESCRIPTION TIME (min) may be obtained by dividing the net cross-sectional
area of the slab including grout in the joints, by its
Gypsum
3
Wallboard width.
/8 in 10
1 15
5
/2in 709.2.2.1.3 The thickness of slabs with sloping sof-
/8in 30
2 layers of 3 / 8 in 25 fits shall be determined at a distance 2t or 6 inches
1 layer 3 / 8 in, 1 layer 1/2 in 35 (152 mm), whichever is less, from the point of min-
2 layers 1/2 in 40 imum thickness, where t is the minimum thickness.
Type X Gypsum Wallboard
1 25
5 /2in
/8in 40

Portland Cement-sand plaster

applied directly to concrete See
masonry Note 1

Portland cement-sand plaster

on metal lath
3
/4in 20 709.2.2.1.4 The thickness of slabs with ribbed or
7
/8in 25
1 in 30 undulating soffits shall be determined by one of the
following expressions, whichever is applicable.
Gypsum sand plaster on 3 / 8 in
gypsum lath
1
for s > 4t, the thickness to be used shall be t;
5
/2in 35 for s < 2t, the thickness to be used shall be te;
/8in 40
3
/ 4 in 50
for 4t > s > 2t, the thickness to be used shall be

Gypsum sand plaster on metal lath

3 50 t + (4t/s-1) (te - t)where
7 /4 in 60
/8 in
1 in 80 s = spacing of ribs or undulations
For SI: 1 in = 25.4 mm. t = minimum thickness
te = equivalent thickness of the slab calculated as
Note: the net area of the slab divided by the width,
1. The actual thickness of Portland cement-sand plaster, provided it is in which the maximum thickness used in the
5
/8 inch (15.9 mm) or less in thickness, may be included in deter-
mining the equivalent thickness of the masonry for use in Table calculation shall not exceed 2t.
709.3.1.

709.2.2 Concrete floor and roof slabs

709.2.2.1 Reinforced and prestressed floors and roofs
709.2.2.1.1 The minimum thicknesses of reinforced
and prestressed concrete floor or roof slabs for fire
resistance ratings of 1 hour to 4 hours are shown in NEGLECT SHADED AREA IN CALCULATION OF EQUIVALENT THICKNESS

Table 709.2.2.1.

TABLE 709.2.2.1
MINIMUM SLAB THICKNESS (in)

709.2.2.2 Multicourse floors and roofs

709.2.2.2.1 Figure 709.2.2A gives information on
the fire resistance ratings of floors which consist of
a base slab of concrete with a topping (overlap) of a
For S1: 1 in = 25.4 mm.
different type of concrete.

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709.2.2.2.2 Figure 709.2.2B gives information on

thefireresistance ratings of roofs which consist of a
base slab of concrete with a topping (overlay) of an
insulating concrete or with an insulating board and
built-up roofing.
1. For the transfer of heat, three-ply built-up
roofing contributes 10 minutes to the fire
resistance rating; thus, 10 minutes can be
added to concrete assemblies such as those
shown in Figure 709.2.2B(a), (b) and (c), but
not to those shown in Figure 709.2.2B (d) and
(e).

709.2.2.3 Joints in precast slabs. Joints between adja-

cent precast concrete slabs may be ignored in calculat-
ing the slab thickness provided that a concrete topping
at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick is used. Where no con-
crete topping is used, joints must be grouted to a depth
of at least1/2the slab thickness at the joint, but not less
than 1 inch (25.4 mm), or the joints must be made fire
resistant by other approved methods.

FIGURE 709.2.2A
FIRE RESISTANCE FOR TWO-COURSE
CONCRETE FLOORS

For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

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FIGURE 709.2.2B

FIGURE 709.2.2B
FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS FOR CONCRETE ROOF ASSEMBLIES

For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

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 FIGURE 709.2.2B (continued)

FIGURE 709.2.2B (continued)

FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS FOR CONCRETE ROOF ASSEMBLIES

For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

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709.2.3 TABLE 709.2.3B

709.2.3 Concrete cover over reinforcement
709.2.3.1 Slab cover. The minimum thickness of con-
crete cover to the positive moment reinforcement is
given in Table 709.2.3A for reinforced concrete and
Table 709.2.3B for prestressed concrete. These tables
are applicable for solid or hollow-core one-way or two-
way slabs with flat undersurfaces. Slabs may be cast-
in-place or precast. For precast prestressed concrete not
covered elsewhere, the procedures contained in PCI
Design for Fire Resistance of Precast Prestressed
Concrete shall be acceptable.
709.2.3.2 Reinforced beam cover. The minimum
thickness of concrete cover to the positive moment
reinforcement (bottom steel) for reinforced concrete
beams is shown in Table 709.2.3C for fire resistance
ratings of 1 hour to 4 hours.
709.2.3.3 Prestressed beam cover. The minimum
thickness of concrete cover in the positive moment pre-
stressing tendons (bottom steel) for prestressed con-
crete beams is shown in Table 709.2.3D for fire resis-
tance ratings of 1 hour to 4 hours.

TABLE 709.2.3A
COVER THICKNESS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR
OR ROOF SLABS (in)

CONCRETE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING

AGGREGATE
TYPE RESTRAINED1 UNRESTRAINED1

1 hr 11/2 hr 2hr 3hr 4hr 1 hr 1 1 / 2 hr 2hr 3hr 4hr

3
Siliceous /4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 l l1/4 l5/8

Carbonate 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 l1/4 l1/4

Sand-Light- 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 l1/4 l1/4
weight or
Lightweight

For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

Note:
1. See Table 701.3 for guidance on restrained and unrestrained assemblies.

TABLE 709.2.3B
COVER THICKNESS FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE FLOOR OR ROOF SLABS (In)

CONCRETE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING

AGGREGATE
TYPE RESTRAINED1 UNRESTRAINED1

1 hr 1 1 / 2 hr 2hr 3hr 4hr 1 hr 11/2hr 2hr 3hr 4hr

Siliceous 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 l1/8 11/2 13/4 23/8 23/4

Carbonate 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 1 13/8 15/8 21/8 21/4

Sand-Light- 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 1

13
/8 l'/2 2 21/4
weight or
Lightweight

For SI: 1 in = 25.4 mm.

Note:
I. See Table 701.3 for guidance on restrained and unrestrained assemblies.

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 TABLE 709.2.3C - TABLE 709.2.3D

TABLE 709.2.3C
MINIMUM COVER FOR MAIN REINFORCING BARS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS:
(APPLICABLE TO ALL TYPES OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE)

FIRE RESISTANCE RATING

R E S T R A I N E D OR BEAM
UNRESTRAINED1 WIDTH 2 (in.) 1 hr 11 1 / 2 hr 2hr 3hr 4hr

Restrained 5 -V4 3/4 3/4 1' 11/4

3
7 /4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
>10 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4

Unrestrained 5 3/4 1 11/4

7 3/4 3/4 3/4 13/4 3
2 10 3/4 3/4 3/4 1 13/4
For SI: 1 in = 25.4 mm.
Notes:
1. See Table 701.3 for guidance on restrained and unrestrained assemblies. Tabulated values for restrained assemblies apply to beams spaced more than
ft on centers. For restrained beams spaced 4 ft or less on centers, minimum cover of 3/4 inch is adequate for ratings of 4 hr or less.
2. For beam widths between the tabulated values, the minimum cover thickness can be determined by direct interpolation.
3. The cover for an individual reinforcing bar is the minimum thickness of concrete between the surface of the bar and the fire-exposed surface of the bean
For beams in which several bars are used, the cover for corner bars used in the calculation shall be reduced to one-half of the actual value. The covi
for an individual bar must be not less than one-half of the value given in Table 709.2.3C nor less than 3/4 inch.

TABLE 709.2.3D
MINIMUM COVER FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS*6 . 7

RESTRAINED CONCRETE BEAM

OR AGGREGATE WIDTH3 FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
UNRESTRAINED 1 TYPE* (In.)
1 hr 11/2hr 2hr 3hr 4hr

1 1
Restrained Carb or Sil 8 1 /2 1 /2 1V2 1/3/41 2V2'
Carb or Sil 2 12 11/2 11/2 1
1 /2 P/2 17/8
Sand LW 8 11/2 1V2 1
1 /2 1V2 21
Sand LW >12 11/2 1V2 1
1 /2 1 /21 15/81

Unrestrained Carb or Sil 8 P/2 13/4 2V2 55

7
Carb or Sil > 12 P/2 l'/2 1 /8 2V2 3
Sand LW 8 11/2 1V2 2 31/2
Sand LW >12 1V2 11/2 15/8 2 2V2

For SI: I in = 25.4 mm.

Notes:
1. See Table 701.3 for guidance on restrained and unrestrained assemblies. Tabulated values for restrained assemblies apply to beams spaced more than 4
ft (1219 mm) on centers. For restrained beams spaced 4 ft () 219 mm) or less on centers, minimum cover of 3/4 inch (19 mm) is adequate for 4-hour rat-
ings or less.
2. Carb = carbonate aggregate concrete; Sil = siliceous aggregate concrete: Sand LW = sand-lightweight concrete.
3. For beam widths between 8 inches (203 mm) and 12 inches (305 mm), minimum cover thickness can be determined by direct interpolation.
4. The cover for an individual tendon is the minimum thickness of concrete between the surface of the tendon and the fire-exposed surface of the beam,
except that for ungrouted ducts the assumed cover thickness is the minimum thickness of concrete between the surface of the duct and the surface of the
beam. For beams in which several tendons are used, the cover is assumed to be the average of the minimum cover of individual tendons, where the min-
imum cover for corner tendons used in the calculation shall be reduced to one-half of the actual value. The cover for an individual tendon must be not
less than one-half of the value given in Table 709.2.3D nor less than 1 inch (25.4 mm).
5. Not practical for 8-inch (203 mm) wide beam but shown for purposes of interpolation.
6. For precast prestressed concrete not covered elsewhere, the procedures contained in PCI Design for Fire Resistance of Precast Prestressed Concrete shall
be acceptable.
7. The minimum cover for nonprestressed reinforcing in prestressed concrete beams shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Table
709.2.3C.

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709.2.4 - TABLE 709.3.1

709.2.4 Concrete columns 1. The fire resistance rating for the wall is equal to
709.2.4.1 Minimum size. Table 709.2.4 shows the or greater than the required rating of the column,
minimum overall dimensions of reinforced concrete and
columns for fire resistance ratings of 1 hour to 4 hours. 2. Openings in the wall are protected in accordance
with Table 705.1.2. and
TABLE 709.2.4
3. The main longitudinal reinforcing in the column
MINIMUM DIMENSION OF CONCRETE COLUMNS (in)
has cover not less than that required by
709.2.4.2.
FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
TYPES OF 709.2.4.4 Precast cover units for steel columns. See
CONCRETE 1 hr 11/2hr 2hr1 3hr1 4hr 2 709.5.1.4.
Siliceous 8 8 10 12 14 709.3 Concrete masonry
709.3.1 Concrete masonry walls
Carbonate 8 8 10 11 12
709.3.1.1 The fire resistance rating of walls and parti-
tions constructed of concrete masonry units shall be
Sand-Lightweight 8 8 9 10.5 12
determined from Table 709.3.1. The rating shall be
based on the equivalent thickness of the masonry and
For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.
type of aggregate used.
Notes:
1. The minimum dimension is permitted to be reduced to 8 inches for rec- 709.3.1.2 Where plaster or gypsum wallboard is
tangular columns with two parallel sides at least 36 inches in length. applied to the side of the wall not exposed to fire, the
2. The minimum dimension is permitted to be reduced to 10 inches for contribution of the finish to the total fire resistance rat-
rectangular columns with two parallel sides at least 36 inches in length. ing shall be determined as follows: The thickness of
709.2.4.2 Minimum cover for R/C columns. The gypsum wallboard or plaster shall be corrected by mul-
minimum cover to the main longitudinal reinforcement tiplying the actual thickness of the finish by an applic-
in columns for fire resistance ratings of 1 hour, 11/2 able factor determined from Table 709.2.1.4A. This
hours, 2 hours and 3 hours shall be1 1 / 2 inches (38 corrected thickness of finish shall be added to the
mm); for 4 hours the minimum cover to the main lon- equivalent thickness of masonry and the fire resistance
gitudinal reinforcement shall be 2 inches (51 mm) for rating of the masonry and finish determined from Table
siliceous aggregate concrete and 11/2 inches (38 mm) 709.3.1.
for carbonate aggregate concrete or sand-lightweight
concrete. 709.3.1.3 Where plaster or gypsum wallboard is
applied to the fire-exposed side of the wall, the contri-
709.2.4.3 Columns built into walls. The minimum bution of the finish to the total fire resistance rating
dimensions of Table 709.2.4 do not apply to a rein- shall be determined as follows: The time assigned to
forced concrete column that is built into a concrete or the finish as established by Table 709.2.1.4B shall be
masonry wall provided all of the following are met: added to the fire resistance rating determined in
709.3.1.1 for the masonry alone, or in 709.3.1.2 for the
masonry and finish on the nonfire-exposed side.

TABLE 709.3.1
MINIMUM EQUIVALENT THICKNESS1 (in) OF BEARING
OR NONBEARING CONCRETE MASONRY WALLS2,3,4

FIRE RESISTANCE RATING (hours)

TYPE OF AGGREGATE 0.50 0.75 1 1.25 1.50 1.75 2 2.25 2.50 2.75 3 3.25 3.50 3.75 4

Pumice or Expanded Slag 1.5 1.9 2.1 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.5 4.7

Expanded Shale. Clay or Slate 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.3 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 4.9 5.1

Limestone, Cinders, or
Unexpanded Slag 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.5 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.5 5.7 5.9

Calcareous Gravel 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 3.9 4.2 4.5 4.8 5.0 5.3 5.5 5.8 6.0 6.2

Siliceous Gravel 2.1 2.6 3.0 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.5 4.8 5.1 5.4 5.7 6.0 6.2 6.5 6.7

For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm

Notes:
1. Equivalent thickness is the average thickness of the solid material in the unit. Determine the equivalent thickness in accordance with ASTM C 140.
2. Values between those shown in the table can be determined by direct interpolation.
3. Where combustible members are framed into the wall, the thickness of solid material between the end of each member and the opposite face of the wall,
or between members set in from opposite sides, shall not be less than 93% of the thickness shown in the table.
4. Requirements of ASTM C 55, ASTM C 73 or ASTM C 90 shall apply.

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 709.3.1.4-709.4.1.1

709.3.1.4 For a wall having no finish on one side or thickness of concrete masonry or concrete, or any combi-
having different types or thicknesses of finish on each nation thereof, covering the main reinforcing bars, as
side, the calculation procedures of this section shall be determined according to Table 709.3.4, or by approved
performed twice, i.e., assume that either side may be alternate methods.
the fire-exposed side of the wall. The fire resistance
rating of the wall shall not exceed the lower of the two TABLE 709.3.4
values calculated. MINIMUM COVER OF LONGITUDINAL
REINFORCEMENT IN FIRE RESISTANCE RATED
Exception: For exterior walls with more than 5 ft REINFORCED CONCRETE MASONRY LINTELS (in)
(1524 mm) of horizontal separation, the fire shall be
assumed to occur on the interior side only. NOMINAL WIDTH OF FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
LINTEL (inches)
1 hr 2hr 3hr 4hr
709.3.1.5 When the finish applied to a concrete mason-
1
ry wall contributes to the fire resistance rating, the 6 1 /2 l'/2
masonry alone shall provide not less than 1/2 the total 8 11/2 |l/2 13/4 3
required fire resistance rating. 10 or greater 11/2 l'/2 11/2 13/4
709.3.1.6 Installation of finishes shall be as follows: For S1: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.
1. Gypsum wallboard and gypsum lath applied to
concrete masonry or concrete walls shall be 709.3.5 Concrete masonry columns. Concrete masonry
secured to wood or steel furring members spaced columns shall be designed (and reinforced) in accordance
not more than 16 inches (406 mm) o.c. with applicable requirements of this code. The fire resis-
2. Gypsum wallboard shall be installed with the tance rating shall be determined based on the least plan
long dimension parallel to the furring members dimension of the column in accordance with Table
and shall have all joints finished. 709.3.5 or by approved alternate methods.
3. Other aspects of the installation of finishes shall
comply with the applicable provisions of TABLE 709.3.5
Chapter 7 and Chapter 25. MINIMUM DIMENSION (in) OF
CONCRETE MASONRY COLUMNS

709.3.2 Filled core spaces. The equivalent thickness of FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
filled hollow concrete masonry is the actual thickness of
the unit when loose fill materials are: sand, pea gravel, 1 hr 2hr 3hr 4hr
crushed stone or slag that meet ASTM C 33 requirements;
8 10 12 14
pumice, scoria, expanded shale, expanded clay, expanded
slate, expanded slag, expanded fly ash or cinders in com- For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.
pliance with ASTM C 331; perlite or vermiculite that
complies with ASTM C 332 requirements. 709.4 Clay brick and tile masonry
709.4.1 Masonry walls
709.3.3 Multiwythe masonry walls. The fire resistance 709.4.1.1 The fire resistance ratings of single or multi-
rating of wall assemblies constructed of multiple wythes wythe walls or partitions constructed of solid or hollow
of masonry materials may be based upon the fire resis- clay masonry units shall be determined from Table
tance rating period of each wythe and the continuous air 709.4.1 A or Table 709.4.1B. The equivalent thickness
space between each wythe in accordance with the follow- of the clay masonry unit shall be determined by
ing formula: Equation 709.4.1.1 when using Table 709.4.1 A. The
RA = (R 1 0 . 5 9 + R20.59 + ... +Rn
0.59 fire resistance rating determined from Table 709.4.1 A
+ A 1 + A 2 + ... +A n ) 1 . 7 (EQ. 709.3.3) shall be permitted to be used in the calculated fire
resistance rating procedure in 709.4.2.
where
RA = Fire endurance rating of the TE =V n /LH (Eq. 709.4.1.1)
assembly, hours
R1, R 2 ,..., Rn = Fire endurance rating of wythes where:
for 1, 2, ...n (hours), respectively T E = the equivalent thickness of the clay masonry
A1 A2, ..... An = 0.30, factor for each continuous
air space for 1, 2, ...n, respective- unit, inches;
ly, having a depth of 1/2 inch Vn = the net volume of the clay masonry unit, in3;
(12.7 mm) or more between L = the specified length of the clay masonry unit,
wythes. inches;
709.3.4 Concrete masonry lintels. Fire resistance ratings H = the specified height of the clay masonry unit,
for concrete masonry lintels shall be determined based on inches.
the nominal thickness of the lintel and the minimum

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TABLE 709.4.1 A - 709.4.1.2

TABLE 709.4.1 A
FIRE RESISTANCE PERIODS OF CLAY BRICK AND TILE MASONRY WALLS

MINIMUM REQUIRED EQUIVALENT THICKNESS FOR FIRE RESISTANCE1,2,3

MATERIAL TYPE (in.)

1 hr 2hr 3hr 4hr

Solid brick of clay or shale4 2.7 3.8 4.9 6.0

Hollow brick or tile of clay or shale,

unfilled 2.3 3.4 4.3 5.0

Hollow brick or tile of clay or shale,

grouted or filled with materials
specified in 709.4.1.1.3 3.0 4.4 5.5 6.6

Notes:
l. Equivalent thickness as determined from 709.4.1.1.
2 Calculated fire resistance between the hourly increments listed shall be determined by linear interpolation.
3 Where combustible members are framed in the wall, the thickness of solid material between the end of each member and the opposite face of the wall.
or between members set in from opposite sides, shall not be less than 93 percent of the thickness shown.
4. For units in which the net cross-sectional area of cored brick in any plane parallel to the surface containing the cores is at least 75 percent of the gross
cross-sectional area measured in the same place.

709.4.1.1.1 The equivalent thickness, T E , shall be the
value obtained for hollow clay units as determined in
accordance with ASTM C 67.
709.4.1.1.2 The equivalent thickness of solid grouted
clay masonry units shall be taken as the actual thick-
ness of the units.
Values for R n 0.59 for use in Equation 709.4.1.2 are
given in Table 709.4.1C. Coefficients for thickness of
plaster shall be selected from Table 709.4.1D based on
the actual thickness of plaster applied to the wall or
partition and whether one or two sides of the wall are
plastered.

709.4.1.1.3 The equivalent thickness of hollow clay

masonry units is the actual thickness of the unit when
completely filled with loose fill materials of: sand, pea
gravel, crushed stone or slag that meets ASTM C 33
requirements; pumice, scoria, expanded shale, expand-
ed clay, expanded slate, expanded slag, expanded fly
ash or cinders in compliance with ASTM C 331; or per-
lite or vermiculite meeting the requirements of ASTM
C 549 and ASTM C 516, respectively.

709.4.1.2 Where plaster is applied to the wall, the total

fire resistive rating shall be determined by the formula:
R= (Rn0.59 + p1) 1.7 (Eq. 709.4.1.2)

where
R= the fire endurance of the assembly, hours;
R n = t h e fire endurance of the individual wall,
hours;
p1 = coefficient for thickness of plaster.

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 TABLE 709.4.1 B - TABLE 709.4.1 C

TABLE 709.4.1 B
FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS FOR BEARING STEEL FRAMED
BRICK VENEER WALLS OR PARTITIONS

WALL OR PARTITION ASSEMBLY PLASTER SIDE BRICK FACED

EXPOSED SIDE EXPOSED
(hr) (hr)

Outside facing of steel studs:

1
/2-in wood fiberboard sheathing next
to studs, 3/4-in air space formed with
3
EXPOSED
/ 4 x l5/8-in wood strips placed over (hr) SIDE EXPOSED
the fiberboard and secured to the (hr)
studs; metal or wire lath nailed to
such strips, 33/4-in brick veneer 11/2 4
held in place by filling 3/4-in air
space between the brick and lath with
mortar.
Inside facing of studs: 3/4-in
unsanded gypsum plaster on metal or
wire lath attached to 5 / i6 -in wood
strips secured to edges of the studs.

Outside facing of steel studs: 1-in

insulation board sheathing attached to
studs, 1-in air space, and 33/4-in brick
veneer attached to steel frame with
metal ties every 5th course.
Inside facing of studs: 7/8-in sanded gypsum 11/2 4
plaster (1:2 mix) applied on metal
or wire lath attached directly to
the studs.

Same as above except use 7/8-in

vermiculitegypsum plaster or
1-in sanded gypsum plaster (1:2 mix) 2 4
applied to metal or wire.

Outside facing of steel studs:

1
/2-in gypsum sheathing board, attached
to studs, and 33/4-in brick veneer
attached to steel frame with metal
ties every 5th course.
Inside facing of studs: 1/2-in sanded gypsum
plaster (1:2 mix) applied to 1/2-in perforated 2 4
gypsum lath securely attached to studs
and having strips of metal lath 3-in
wide applied to all horizontal joints
of gypsum lath

For S1: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

TABLE 709.4.1 C
VALUES OF Rn0.59
(FOR USE IN EQUATION 709.4.1.2, 709.4.1.3 OR 709.4.2)
0.59
R, HOURS Rn

1 1.0
2 1.50
3 1.91
4 2.27

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TABLE 709.4.1 D - 709.5.1.1.1

TABLE 709.4.1 D 709.4.2.2 For walls which consist of 2 or more wythes

COEFFICIENTS FOR PLASTER1 of different materials (concrete or concrete masonry
units) in combination with clay masonry units, the fire
THICKNESS OF PLASTER, (In) ONE SIDE TWO SIDE resistance rating of the different materials shall be per-
mitted to be determined from Table 709.2.1.1 for con-
>/2 (12.7 mm) 0.3 0.6 crete; Table 709.3.1 for concrete masonry units or
5/8 (15.9 mm) 0.37 0.75 Table 709.4.1 A, or 709.4. IB for clay, brick and tile
3
/ 4 (19.1 mm) 0.45 0.90 masonry units.
Note:
1. Values listed in table are for 1:3 sanded gypsum plaster.
709.4.3 Reinforced clay masonry lintels. Fire resistance
ratings for clay masonry lintels shall be determined based
709.4.1.3 Where a continuous air space separates mul- on the nominal width of the lintel and the minimum cov-
tiple wythes of the wall or partition, the total fire resis- ering for the longitudinal reinforcement in accordance
tance rating shall be determined by the formula: with Table 709.4.3.

R = (R10.59 + R20.59 + ...+Rn0.59 + as) 1.7 (Eq. 709.4.1.3) TABLE 709.4.3

REINFORCED CLAY MASONRY LINTELS
where
MINIMUM LONGITUDINAL
R = the fire endurance of the assembly, REINFORCEMENT COVER FOR
hours; FIRE RESISTANCE (In)
R 1 , R 2 and Rn = the fire endurance of the
individual wythes, hours; NOMINAL LINTEL WIDTH, (In) 1 hr 2hr 3hr 4hr
as = coefficient for continuous air
space. 6 11/2 2 NP NP

Values forRn0.59 for use in Equation 709.4.1.3 are 8 11/2 11/2 13/4 3
given in Table 709.4.1C. The coefficient for each con- 11/2
tinuous air space of 1/2 inch to 3 1/2 inch (12.7 to 89 10 or more 11/2 1V2 13/4
mm) separating two individual wythes shall be 0.3.
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
NP = Not permitted.
709.4.1.4 For a wall having no finish on one side or
having different types or thicknesses of finish on each
side, the calculation procedures of this section shall be 709.4.4 Reinforced clay masonry columns. The fire
performed twice, i.e., assume that either side may be resistance ratings shall be determined based on the least
the fire-exposed side of the wall. The fire resistance of plan dimension of the column in accordance with Table
the wall shall not exceed the lower of the two values 709.4.4. The minimum cover for longitudinal reinforce-
determined. ment shall be 2 inches (51 mm).

Exception: For exterior walls with more than 5 ft TABLE 709.4.4

(1524 mm) of horizontal separation, the fire shall be REINFORCED CLAY MASONRY COLUMNS
assumed to occur on the interior side only.
FIRE RESISTANCE RATING
709.4.2 Multiwythe walls.
1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr
709.4.2.1 The fire resistance rating for walls or parti-
tions consisting of two or more dissimilar wythes shall Minimum Column 8 10 12 14
be permitted to be determined by the formula: Dimension, in

R = (R10.59 + R20.59 + ...+Rn0.59 + as) 1.7 (Eq 709.4.2) For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm

where
709.5 Steel assemblies
R = the fire endurance of the assembly, 709.5.1 Structural steel columns
hours; 709.5.1.1 General
R 1 , R 2 and Rn = the fire endurance of the individ- 709.5.1.1.1 These procedures establish a basis foi
ual wythes, hours. determining the fire resistance of column assem-
blies as a function of the thickness of fire resistanl
Values for Rn0.59 for use in Equation 709.4.2 are material and, the weight, W, and heated perimeter.
given in Table 709.4.1C. D, of steel columns. As used in these sections, W is
the average weight of a structural steel column ir
pounds per linear foot. The heated perimeter, D, is

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 709.5.1.1.2-709.5.1.2.1

the inside perimeter of the fire resistant material in D = heated perimeter of the structural
inches as illustrated in Figure 709.5.1 A. steel column (inches), and
W = total weight of the structural steel col-
umn and gypsum wallboard protection
709.5.1.1.2 The application of these procedures
shall be limited to column assemblies in which the (pounds per linear foot).
fire resistant material is not designed to carry any of or, W = W+ 50hD/144
the load acting on the column.

709.5.1.1.3 In the absence of substantiating fire

endurance test results, ducts, conduit, piping and
similar mechanical, electrical and plumbing instal-
lations shall not be embedded in any required fire
resistant materials.

FIGURE 709.5.1 A
DETERMINATION OF THE HEATED PERIMETER
OF STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS

For SI: I in. = 25.4 mm.

709.5.1.1.4 Table 709.5.1 A contains weight to

heated perimeter ratios (W/D) for both contour and
box fire resistant profiles, for the wide flange
shapes most often used as columns. For different
fire resistant protection profiles or column cross
sections, the weight to heated perimeter ratios
(W/D) shall be determined in accordance with the
definitions given in this section.

709.5.1.2 Gypsum wallboard protection.

709.5.1.2.1 The fire resistance of structural steel
columns with weight to heated perimeter ratios
(W/D) less than or equal to 3.65 and which are pro-
tected with Type X gypsum wallboard may be
determined from the following expression:

where
R = fire resistance (minutes),
h = total thickness of gypsum wallboard
(inches),

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TABLE 709.5.1A

TABLE 709.5.1A
W/D RATIOS FOR STEEL COLUMNS

STRUCTURAL CONTOUR BOX STRUCTURAL CONTOUR BOX

SHAPE PROFILE PROFILE SHAPE PROFILE PROFILE

W14x233 2.49 3.65 W10xll2 1.78 2.57

x 211 2.28 3.35 x 100 1.61 2.33
xl93 2.10 3.09 x 88 1.43 2.08
x 176 1.93 2.85 x 77 1.26 1.85
xl59 1.75 2.60 x 68 1.13 166
xl45 1.61 2.39 x 60 1.00 1.48
xl32 1.52 2.25 x 54 0.91 1.34
xl20 1.39 2.06 x 49 0.83 1.23
x 109 1.27 1.88 x 45 0.87 1.24
x 99 1.16 1.72 x 39 0.76 1.09
x 90 1.06 1.58 x 33 0.65 0.93
x 82 1.20 1.68
x 74 1.09 1.53 W8x67 1.34 1.94
x 68 1.01 1.41 x58 1.18 1.71
x 61 0.91 1.28 x48 0.99 1.44
x 53 0.89 1.21 x40 0.83 1.23
x 48 0.81 1.10 x35 0.73 1.08
x 43 0.73 0.99 x 31 0.65 0.97
x 28 0.67 0.96
WI2x 190 2.46 3.51 x 24 0.58 0.83
xl70 2.22 3.20 x 21 0.57 0.77
x 152 2.01 2.90 x 18 0.49 0.67
x 136 1.82 2.63
x 120 1.62 2.36 W6 x 25 0.69 1.00
x 106 1.44 2.11 x20 0.56 0.82
x 96 1.32 1.93 x 16 0.57 0.78
x 87 1.20 1.76 x 15 0.42 0.63
x 79 1.10 1.61 xl2 0.43 0.60
x 72 1.00 1.48 x 9 0.33 0.46
x 65 0.91 1.35
x 58 0.91 1.31 W5 x 19 0.64 0.93
x 53 0.84 1.20 xl6 0.54 0.80
x 50 0.89 1.23
x 45 0.81 1.12 W4x 13 0.54 0.79
x 40 0.72 1.00

For SI: I plf/in = 0.059 kg/m/mm.

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709.5.1.2.2 The gypsum wallboard shall be support-
ed as illustrated in either Figure 709.5.1B for fire
resistance ratings of four (4) hours or less, or Figure
709.5.1C for fire resistance ratings of three (3)
hours or less.
FIGURE 709.5.1 B
GYPSUM WALLBOARD PROTECTED STRUCTURAL STEEL
COLUMNS WITH SHEET STEEL COLUMN COVERS
For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.
Notes:
1. Structural steel column, either wide flange or tubular shapes.
2. Type X gypsum wallboard in accordance with ASTM C 36. For sin-
gle layer applications the wallboard shall be applied vertically with
no horizontal joints. For multiple layer application, horizontal joints
are permitted at a minimum spacing of 8 ft (2438 mm) provided that
the joints in successive layers are staggered at least 12 inches (305
mm). The total required thickness of wallboard shall be determined
on the basis of the specified fire resistance rating and the weight to
heated perimeter ratio (W/D) of the column. For fire resistance rat-
ings of 2 hours or less, one of the required layers of gypsum wall-
board may be applied to the exterior of the sheet steel column covers
with 1 inch (25.4 mm) long Type S screws spaced 1 inch (25.4 mm)
from the wallboard edge and 8 inches (203 mm) on center. For such
installations, 0.0149 inch (0.378 mm) minimum thickness galvanized
steel corner beads with 1 1/2-inch (38 mm) legs shall be attached to
the wallboard with Type S screws spaced 12 inches (305 mm) on
center.
3. For the resistance ratings of 3 hours or less, the column covers shall
be fabricated from 0.0239 inch (0.607 mm) minimum thickness gal-
vanized or stainless steel. For 4 hour fire resistance ratings, the col-
umn covers shall be fabricated from 0.0239 inch (0.607 mm) mini-
mum thickness stainless steel. The column covers shall be erected
with the snap lock or Pittsburgh joint details.
For fire resistance ratings of 2 hours or less, column covers fabricat-
ed from 0.0269 inch minimum thickness galvanized or stainless steel
may be erected with lap joints. The lap joints may be located any-
where around the perimeter of the column cover. The lap joints shall
be secured with 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) long No. 8 sheet metal screws
spaced 12 inches (305 mm) on center.
The column covers shall be provided with a minimum expansion
clearance of 1/8 inch per linear foot (10.4 mm/m) between the ends
of the cover and any restraining construction.
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709.5.1.2.2-709.5.1.2.3
FIGURE 709.5.1 C
GYPSUM WALLBOARD PROTECTED STRUCTURAL STEEL
COLUMNS WITH STEEL STUD/SCREW ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.
Notes:
1. Structural steel column, either wide flange or tubular shapes.
2. l 5 / 8 inch (41.3 mm) deep studs fabricated from 0.0179 inch (0.46
mm) minimum thickness galvanized steel with l5/16-or l7/16-inch
(33.3 or 36.5 mm) legs. The length of the steel studs shall be 1/2 inch
(12.7 mm) less than the height of the assembly.
3. Type X gypsum wallboard in accordance with ASTM C 36. For sin-
gle layer applications the wallboard shall be applied vertically with
no horizontal joints. For multiple layer applications, horizontal joints
are permitted at a minimum spacing of 8 ft (2438 mm) provided that
the joints in successive layers are staggered at least 12 inches (305
mm). The total required thickness of wallboard shall be determined
on the basis of the specified fire resistance rating and the weight-to-
heated-perimeter ratio (W/D) of the column.
4. Galvanized 0.0149 inch (0.378 mm) minimum thickness steel corner
beads with 1 1/2inch (38.1 mm) legs attached to the wallboard with 1
inch (25.4 mm) long, Type S screws spaced 12 inches (305 mm) on
center.
5. No. 18 SWG steel tie wires spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center.
6. Sheet metal angles with 2-inch legs fabricated from 0.0209 inch
(0.531 mm) minimum thickness galvanized steel.
7. Type S screws 1 inch (25.4 mm) long shall be used for attaching the
first layer of wallboard to the steel studs and the third layer to the
sheet metal angles at 24 inches (610 mm) on center. Type S screws 1
3
/ 4 inches (44.5 mm) long shall be used for attaching the second layer
of wallboard to the steel studs and the fourth layer to the sheet metal
angles at 12 inches (305 mm) on center. Type S screws 21/4 inches
(57.2 mm) long shall be used for attaching the third layer of wall-
board to the steel studs at 12 inches (305 mm) on center.
709.5.1.2.3 The fire resistance of structural steel
columns can be determined from Figure 709.5.ID
for various thicknesses of gypsum wallboard as a
function of the weight to heated perimeter ratio
(W/D) of the column. For structural steel columns
with weight to heated perimeter ratios (W/D)
greater than 3.65, the thickness of gypsum wall-
board required for specified fire resistance ratings
shall be the same as the thickness determined for a
W14 x 233 wide flange shape.
7.33
FIGURE 709.5.1 D 709.5.1.4.1
WIDE FLANGE STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS WITH
709.5.1.4 Concrete protected columns
FIGURE 709.5.1 D
FIRE RESISTANCE OF STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS'
PROTECTED WITH VARIOUS THICKNESSES OF TYPE X
GYPSUM WALLBOARO
For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm, 1 plf/in. = 0.059 kg/m/mm.
Note:
I. The W/D ratios for typical wide flange columns are listed in Table
709.5 1 A. For other column shapes, the W/D ratios shall be deter-
mined in accordance with 709.5.1.1.
709.5.1.3 Spray-Applied Are resistant materials
709.5.1.3.1 The fire resistance of wide flange structur-
al steel columns protected with spray-applied fire
resistant materials, as illustrated in Figure 709.5. IE,
may be determined from the following expression:
R= [C, (W/D) + C2] h
where
R = fire resistance (minutes),
h = thickness of spray-applied fire resis
tant material (inches),
D = heated perimeter of the structural
steel column (inches),
C1 and C2 = material-dependent constants, and
W = weight of structural steel column
(pounds per linear foot)
709.5.1.3.2 The material-dependent constants, C1 and
C2, shall be determined for specific fire resistant mate-
rials on the basis of standard fire endurance tests in
accordance with 701. Unless evidence is submitted to
the building official substantiating a broader applica-
tion, this expression shall be limited to determining the
fire resistance of structural steel columns with weight
to heated perimeter ratios (W/D) between the largest
and smallest columns for which standard fire
endurance test results are available.
7.34
709.5.1.3.3 Spray-applied fire resistant materials shall
be identified by density and thickness required for a
given fire resistance rating.
FIGURE 709.5.1 E
SPRAY-APPLIED FIRE RESISTANT MATERIALS
709.5.1.4.1 The fire resistance of structural steel
columns protected with concrete, as illustrated in
Figure 709.5.1IF (a) and (b), may be determined from
the following expression:
As used in these expressions:
R = fire endurance at equilibrium moisture
conditions (minutes)
R0 = fire endurance at zero moisture content
(minutes)
m = equilibrium moisture content of the con-
crete by volume (percent)
W = average weight of the steel column (pounds
per linear foot)
D = heated perimeter of the steel column
(inches)
h = thickness of the concrete cover (inches)
kc = ambient temperature thermal conductivity
of the concrete (Btu/hr ft F)
H = ambient temperature thermal capacity of
the steel column = 0.11 W (Btu/ ft F)
pc = concrete density (pounds per cubic foot)
cf = ambient temperature specific heat of
concrete (Btu/lb F)
L = interior dimension of one side of a square
concrete box protection (inches)
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 709.5.1.4.2 TABLE 709.5.1 B

709.5.1.4.2 For wide flange steel columns completely

encased in concrete with all re-entrant spaces filled
(Figure 709.5. lF(c)), the thermal capacity of the con-
crete within the re-entrant spaces may be added to the
thermal capacity of the steel column, as follows:

where
bf = flange width of the steel column
(inches),
d = depth of the steel column (inches),
and
As = cross-sectional area of the steel column
(square inches).
709.5.1.4.3 If specific data on the properties of con-
crete is not available, the values given in Table
709.5.IB may be used.
709.5.1.4.4 For structural steel columns encased in
concrete with all re-entrant spaces filled (Figure
709.5.1F(c)), Tables 709.5.1C and 709.5.1D give the
thickness of concrete cover required for various fire
resistance ratings for typical wide flange sections. The
thicknesses of concrete given in these tables also apply
to structural steel columns larger than those listed.
FIGURE 709.5.1 F
CONCRETE PROTECTED STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS 1
Notes:
1. When the inside perimeter of the concrete protection is not square, L
shall be taken as the average of L1 and L2. When the thickness of
concrete cover is not constant, h shall be taken as the average of h1
and h2.
2. Joints shall be protected with a minimum 1 inch (25.4 mm) thickness
of ceramic fiber blanket but in no case less than one-half the thick-
ness of the column cover (See 709.2.1.3).
709.5.1.4.5 For structural steel columns protected with
precast concrete column covers as shown in Figure
709.5. lF(a), Table 709.5.1E gives the thickness of the
column covers required for various fire resistance rat-
ings for typical wide flange shapes. The thicknesses of
concrete given in these tables also apply to structural
steel columns larger than those listed.

TABLE 709.5.1 B
PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE

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TABLE 709.5.1 C - TABLE 709.5.1 D

TABLE 709.5.1C TABLE 709.5.1D

MINIMUM COVER (in.) FOR STEEL COLUMNS MINIMUM COVER (in.) FOR STEEL COLUMNS
ENCASED IN NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE1 ENCASED IN STRUCTURAL LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE1
(FIGURE 709.5.1F(C)) (FIGURE 709.5.1F(C))

Fire Resistance Rating (hr) FIRE RESISTANCE RATING (hr)

Structural STRUCTURAL
Shape 1 11/2 2 3 4 SHAPE 1 11/2 2 3 4

2 1
W14 x 233 1 11/2 W14 x 233 11/2
x 176 x 193
x 132 1 21/2 x 74 1 1 1 2
x 90 1 2 x 61
x 61 11/2 x 43 11/2 2 2'/2
x 48 3
x 43 11/2 21/2 W12 x 65 11/2 2
x 53 1 1 1
W12 x 152 1 21/2 x 40 11/2 2 21/2
x 96 1 2
x 65 1 \V10 x 112 2
x 50 11/2 3 x 88 1 1 11/2
x 40 11/2 21/2 x 60 1
x 33 11/2 2 21/2
W10 x 88 1 2
x 49 3 W8 x 35 21/2
x 45 1 11/2 11/2 x 28 1 1 2
x 39 31/2 x 24 11/2 3
1
x 33 2 x 18 1 /2 21/2

\V8 x 67 1 3
x 58 l1/2 For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.
x 48 1 21/2 Note:
x 31 11/2 31/2 1. The tabulated thicknesses are based on the assumed properties of
x 21 2 structural lightweight concrete given in Table 709.5.1B.
x 18 3 4

31/2
1
W6 x 25 1 /2 2
x 20 3
x 16 1 2 4
x 15
x 9 11/2 21/2 31/2

For SI: I in. = 25.4 ram.

Note:
1. The tabulated thicknesses are based on the assumed properties of
normal weight concrete given in Table 709.5.1B.

2'/2

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 TABLE 709.5.1E - TABLE 709.5.1F

TABLE 709.5.1E TABLE 709.5.1F

MINIMUM COVER (in.) FOR STEEL COLUMNS MINIMUM COVER (in.) FOR STEEL COLUMNS
IN NORMAL WEIGHT PRECAST COVERS1 IN STRUCTURAL LIGHTWEIGHT PRECAST COVERS1
(FIGURE 709.5.1F(A))
(FIGURE 709.5.1F(A))
FIRE RESISTANCE RATING (hr)
FIRE RESISTANCE RATING (hr)
STRUCTURAL
1 Structural
SHAPE 1 1 /2 2 3 4
Shape 1 11/2 2 3 4
W14 x 233 3 21/2
1 1 W14 x 233
x 211 1 /2 2 /2
x 176 2
x 176 31/2
1 x 145 11/2
x 145 1 /2 2 x 132 3
x 109 11/2 3 x 109 11/2 11/2
x 99
x 99 21/2
x 61 4
x 68 2
x 43 2 21/2 31/2 41/2
x 43 3 31/2

W12 x 190 11/2

W12 x 190 21/2
x 152 21/2 21/2 2
x 152
x 120 11/2 2
1
x 136 11/2
x 96 1 /2 3 x 106 3
x 87 4
x 96 11/2 11/2 21/2
x 58
x 87
x 40 2 21/2 31/2 41/2 x 65 2
1
1
x 40 3 31/2
W10 x 112 3 /2
x 88 11/2 2 3 W10 x 112 2
1
x 77 1 /2 4 4 x 100 11/2 3
x 54 2 21/2 31/2 x 88
x 33 41/2 x 77 11/2 11/2 21/2
x 60 2
W8 x 67 11/2 2 3 x 39 3 31/2
x 58 4 x 33 2
x 48 11/2
1 2 21/2 31/2
x 28 W8 x 67 11/2 21/2 3
1 1
x 21 4 /2 x 48 1 /2
x 18 21/2 3 4 x 35 11/2 2 31/2
x 28 3
W6x 25 2 21/2 31/2 x 18 2 21/2 4
x 20 11/2 41/2
x 16 3 W6 x 25 2 3 31/2
1
x 12 2 2 /2 4 4
x 15 1
1 /2 2
x 9 5 x 9 21/2 31/2 4

For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm. For SI: 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

Note: Note:
1. The tabulated thicknesses are based on the assumed properties of 1. The tabulated thicknesses are based on the assumed properties of
normal weight concrete given in Table 709.5.1B. structural lightweight concrete given in Table 709.5.1B.

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709.5.1.4.6-709.5.2.1.3

709.5.1.4.6 The fire resistance of structural steel

columns protected with concrete masonry units or
clay masonry units, as illustrated in Figure
709.5.1G, shall be permitted to be determined from
the following expression:

where
R = fire resistance rating of column assembly,
hours FIGURE 709.5.1 G
W = average weight of steel column, pounds per CONCRETE OR CLAY MASONRY PROTECTED
ft STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS
D = heated perimeter of steel column, inches Notes:
(see Figure 709.5.1G) d = depth of a wide flange column, outside diameter of pipe
column, or outside dimension of structural tubing column.
Te = equivalent thickness of concrete or clay inches
masonry unit, inches (see Table 709.3.1 t
web = thickness of web of wide flange column, inches
footnote 1 or 709.4.1) w = width of flange of wide flange column, inches
K = thermal conductivity of concrete or clay
masonry unit, Btu/hr ft F 709.5.2 Structural steel beams and girders.
(see Table 709.5.1G) 709.5.2.1 Determination offireresistance
As = cross-sectional area of steel column, square 709.5.2.1.1 These procedures establish a basis for
inches determining the fire resistance of structural steel
dm = density of the concrete or clay masonry unit, beams and girders which differ in size from that
lb per cu ft specified in approved fire resistant assemblies as a
p = inner perimeter of concrete or clay masonry function of the thickness of fire resistant material
protection, inches (see Figure 709.5.1G) and the weight, W, and heated perimeter, D, of the
beam or girder. As used in these sections, W is the
average weight of a structural steel member in lbs
TABLE 709.5.1 G per linear ft. The heated perimeter, D, is the inside
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF CONCRETE OR CLAY perimeter of the fire resistant material in inches as
MASONRY UNITS illustrated in Figure 709.5.2.
DENSITY (d m ) OF UNITS THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY (K) 709.5.2.1.2 The weight to heated perimeter ratios
(lb/ft3) OF UNITS (W/D), for both contour and box fire resistant pro-
(Btu/hr ft F) tection profiles, for the wide flange shapes most
often used as beams or girders are given in Table
Concrete Masonry Units 709.5.2. For different shapes, the weight to heated
80 0.207
perimeter ratios (W/D) shall be determined in
85 0.228
90 0.252
accordance with the definitions given in this sec-
tion.
95 0.278
100 0.308 709.5.2.1.3 Except as provided for in 709.5.2.2,
105 0.340 structural steel beams in approved fire resistant
assemblies shall be considered the minimum per-
no 0.376 missible size. Other beam or girder shapes may be
115 0.416 substituted provided that the weight to heated
120 0.459 perimeter ratio (W/D) of the substitute beam is
equal to or greater than that of the beam specified in
125 0.508 the approved assembly.
130 0.561
135 0.620

140 0.685
145 0.758
150 0.837
Clay Masonry Units
120 1.25
130 2.25 |

For SI: 1 lb/ft3 = 16.0185 kg/m3. Btu/hr ft F = 1.731 W/(m K).

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 TABLE 709.5.2 FIGURE 709.5.2

TABLE 709.5.2 TABLE 709.5.2 (continued)

WEIGHT TO HEATED PERIMETER RATIOS (W/D) WEIGHT TO HEATED PERIMETER RATIOS (W/D)
FOR TYPICAL WIDE FLANGE BEAM AND GIRDER SHAPES FOR TYPICAL WIDE FLANGE BEAM AND GIRDER SHAPES

Structural Contour Box Structural Contour Box Structural Contour Box Structural Contour Box
Shape Profile Profile Shape Profile Profile Shape Profile Profile Shape Profile Profile

W36 x 300 2.47 3.33 x 93 1.38 1.80 x58 1.08 1.69 x 15 0.48 0.63
x280 2.31 3.12 x 83 1.24 1.62 x53 0.99 1.55 x 12 0.38 0.51
x260 2.16 2.92 x 73 1.10 1.44 x50 1.04 1.54
x245 2.04 2.76 x 68 1.03 1.35
x45 0.95 1.40 W8x67 1.61 2.55
x230 1.92 2.61 x 62 0.94 1.23
x210 1.94 2.45 x 57 x40 0.85 1.25 x58 1.41 2.26
0.93 1.17
x 194 1.80 2.28 x 50 0.83 1.04 x35 0.79 1.11 x48 1.18 1.91
xl82 1.69 2.15 x 44 0.73 0.92 x30 0.69 0.96 x40 1.00 1.63
xl70 1.59 2.01 x26 0.60 0.84 x35 0.88 1.44
x 160 1.50 1.90 W18xll9 1.69 2.42 x22 0.61 0.77 x31 0.79 1.29
x 150 1.41 1.79 x 106 1.52 2.18 x!9 0.53 0.67 x28 0.80 1.24
x 135 1.28 1.63 x 97 1.39 2.01 x 16 0.45 0.57 x24 0.69 1.07
x 86 1.24 1.80 x 14 0.40 0.50 x21 0.66 0.96
W33 x 241 2.11 2.86 x 76 1.11 1.60
x 18 0.57 0.84
x221 1.94 2.64 x 71 1.21 1.59
x201 1.78 2.42 W l 0 x 112 2.14 3.38 xl5 0.54 0.74
x 65 1.11 1.47
x 152 1.51 1.94 x 60 1.03 1.36 x 100 1.93 3.07 xl3 0.47 0.65
x 141 1.41 1.80 x 55 0.95 1.26 x 88 1.7 2.75 x 10 0.37 0.51
x 130 1.31 1.67 x 50 0.87 1.15 x 77 152 2.45
x 118 1.19 1.53 x 46 0.86 1.09 x 68 1.35 2.20 W6x25 0.82 1.33
x 40 0.75 0.96 x 60 1.20 1.97 x20 0.67 1.09
W30x211 2.00 2.74 x 35 0.66 0.85 x 54 1.09 1.79 x 16 0.66 0.96
x 191 1.82 2.50 x 49 0.99 1.64 xl5 0.51 0.83
x 173 1.66 2.28 W16x 100 1.56 2.25
x 45 1.03 1.59 x 12 0.51 0.75
x 132 1.45 1.85 x89 1.40 2.03
x 124 1.37 1.75 x77 1.22 1.78 x 39 0.94 1.40 x 9 0.39 0.57
x 116 1.28 1.65 x67 1.07 1.56 x 33 0.77 1.20
x 108 1.20 1.54 x57 1.07 1.43 x 30 0.79 1.12 W5x 19 0.76 1.24
x 99 1.10 1.42 x50 0.94 1.26 x 26 0.69 0.98 x 16 0.65 1.07
x45 0.85 1.15 x 22 0.59 0.84
W27 x 178 1.85 2.55 x40 0.76 1.03 x 19 0.59 0.78 W4xl3 0.65 1.05
x 161 1.68 2.33 x36 0.69 0.93 x 17 0.54 0.70
x 146 1.53 2.12 x31 0.65 0.83
x 114 1.36 1.76 x26 0.55 0.70
For SI: I plf/in. = 0.059 kg/m/mm.
x 102 1.23 1.59
x 94 1.13 1.47 WI4x 132 1.83 3.00
x 84 1.02 1.33 xl20 1.67 2.75
x 109 1.53 2.52
x 99 1.39 2.31
W24 x 162 1.85 2.57 x 90 1.27 2.11
x 146 1.68 2.34 x 82 1.41 2.12
x 131 1.52 2.12 x 74 1.28 1.93
x 117 1.36 1.91 x 68 1.19 1.78
x 104 1.22 1.71 x 61 1.07 1.61
x 94 1.26 1.63 x 53 1.03 1.48
x 84 1.13 1.47 x 48 0.94 1.35
x 76 1.03 1.34 x 43 0.85 1.22
x 68 0.92 1.21 x 38 0.79 1.09
x 62 0.92 1.14 x 34 0.71 0.98
x 55 0.82 1.02 x 30 0.63 0.87
x 26 0.61 0.79
x 22 0.52 0.68
W21 x 147 1.83 2.60
x 132 1.66 2.35 W12x87 1.44 2.34
xl22 1.54 2.19 x79 1.32 2.14 FIGURE 709.5.2
x 111 1.41 2.01 x72 1.20 1.97 DETERMINATION OF THE HEATED PERIMETER
x 101 1.29 1.84 x65 1.09 1.79 OF STRUCTURAL STEEL BEAMS AND GIRDERS

(continued)

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE BUILDING 7.39

709.5.2.2- 709.6.2.7
709.5.2.2 Spray-applied fire resistant materials
709.5.2.2.1 The provisions in this section apply to
unrestrained structural steel beams and girders pro-
tected with spray-applied cementitious or mineral
fiber materials. Larger or smaller unrestrained beam
and girder shapes may be substituted for beams
specified in approved unrestrained or restrained fire
resistant assemblies provided that the thickness of
the fire resistant material is adjusted in accordance
with the following expression:
where
h = thickness of spray-applied fire resistant
material in inches,
W = weight of the structural steel beam or
girder in lb per linear ft, and
D = heated perimeter of the structural steel
beam or girder in inches.
Subscript 1 refers to the beam and fire resistant
material thickness in the approved assembly.
Subscript 2 refers to the substitute beam or girder
and the required thickness of fire resistant material.
709.5.2.2.2 The equation in 709.5.2.2.1 is limited to
beams with a weight to heated perimeter ratio (W/D) of
0.37 or greater. The minimum thickness offireresistant
material shall not be less than three eighths (3/8) inch
(9.5 mm).
709.5.2.3 Structural steel trusses. The fire resistance
of structural steel trusses protected with cementitious
or mineral fiber materials spray-applied to each of the
individual truss elements may be determined in accor-
dance with this section. The thickness of thefireresis-
tant material shall be determined in accordance with
709.5.1.3. The weight to heated perimeter ratio (W/D)
of truss elements which can be simultaneously exposed
to fire on all sides shall be determined on the same
basis as columns, as specified in 709.5.1.1. The weight
to heated perimeter ratio (W/D) of truss elements
which directly support floor or roof construction shall
be determined on the same basis as beams and girders,
as specified in 709.5.2.1.
709.5.2.4 Determining conditions of restraint. See
Table 701.3 for guidance on restrained and unre-
strained assemblies.
709.6 Wood assemblies
709.6.1 General
709.6.1.1 This section contains procedures for calcu-
lating the fire resistance ratings of walls, floor/ceiling
and roof/ceiling assemblies based in part on the stan-
dard method of testing referenced in 701.
7.40
709.6.1.2 Fire resistance ratings calculated using the
procedures in this section shall be used only for one (1)
hour rated assemblies.
709.6.13 When dissimilar membranes are used on a
wall assembly, the calculation shall be made from the
least fire resistant (weaker) side.
709.6.2 Walls, floors and roofs.
709.6.2.1 These procedures apply to both loadbearing
and nonloadbearing assemblies.
709.6.2.2 The fire resistance rating of a wood framed
assembly is equal to the sum of the time assigned to the
membrane on the fire-exposed side, the time assigned
to the framing members and the time assigned for addi-
tional contribution by other protective measures such
as insulation. The membrane on the unexposed side
shall not be included in determining the fire resistance
of the assembly.
709.6.2.3 Table 709.6.2A gives the time assigned
membranes on the fire-exposed side.
709.6.2.4 For an exterior wall having more than five
(5) ft (1524 mm) of horizontal separation, the wall is
assigned a rating dependent on the interior membrane
and the framing as described in Tables 709.6.2A and
709.6.2B. The membrane on the outside or nonfire-
exposed side of exterior walls having more than five
(5) ft (1524 mm) of horizontal separation may consist
of sheathing, sheathing paper, and siding as described
in Table 709.6.2C.
709.6.2.5 In the case of a floor or roof, the standard test
provides only for testing for fire exposure from below.
Except as noted in 701.6.3, floor or roof assemblies of
wood framing shall have an upper membrane consist-
ing of a subfloor and finish floor conforming to Table
709.6.2D or any other membrane that has a contribu-
tion to fire resistance of at least fifteen (15) minutes in
Table 709.6.2A.
709.6.2.6 Table 709.6.2E gives the time increments
that can be added to thefireresistance when glass fiber,
rockwool or slag mineral wool insulation is incorporat-
ed in the assembly.
709.6.2.7 Fastening of wood framed assemblies and
the fastening of membranes to the wood framing mem-
bers shall be done in accordance with Table 2306.1 and
2504.4.1.
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TABLE 709.6.2A TABLE 709.6.2B

TIME ASSIGNED TO WALLBOARD MEMBRANES1,2,3,4 TIME ASSIGNED FOR CONTRIBUTION OF WOOD F R A M E D

DESCRIPTION OF FINISH TIME, (min) TIME ASSIGNED TO

DESCRIPTION FRAME, (mln)
3
/8-in wood structural panel bonded
with exterior glue 5 Wood studs 16 in (406 mm) o.c. 20
l5
/32-in wood structural panel bonded Wood floor and roof joists 16 in
with exterior glue 10 (406 mm) o.c. 10
l9
/32-in wood structural panel bonded
Notes:
with exterior glue 15
3
1. This table does not apply to studs or joists spaced more than 16 inch-
/8 in gypsum wallboard 10 es (406 mm) o.c.
1
/2-in gypsum wallboard 15 2. All studs shall be nominal 2x4 and all joists shall have a nominal
5
/8-in gypsum wallboard 30 thickness of at least 2 inches (51 mm).
1
/2-in Type X gypsum wallboard 25 3. Allowable spans for joists shall be determined in accordance with
5
/8-in Type X gypsum wallboard 40 2307.3.1 and 2309.1.1.
Double3/8-inngypsum wallboard 25
1
/ 2 + 3 / 8 -in gypsum wallboard 35
Double 1/2-in gypsum wallboard 40

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

Notes:
1. These values apply only when membranes are installed on framing
members which are spaced 16 inches o.c.
2. Gypsum wallboard installed over framing or furring shall be installed
so that all edges are supported, except 5/8-inch Type X gypsum wall-
board may be installed horizontally with the horizontal joints stag-
gered 24 inches each side and unsupported but finished.
3. On wood framed floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies, gypsum
board shall be installed with the long dimension perpendicular to
framing members and shall have all joints finished.
4. The membrane on the unexposed side shall not be included in deter-
mining the fire resistance of the assembly. When dissimilar mem-
branes arc used on a wall assembly, the calculation shall be made
from the least fire resistant (weaker) side.

TABLE 709.6.2C
MEMBRANE1 ON EXTERIOR FACE OF WOOD STUD WALLS

SHEATHING PAPER EXTERIOR FINISH

5
/8-in T & G lumber Lumber siding
5
/16-in exterior glue plywood Sheathing paper Wood shingles and shakes
1 1
/2-in gypsum wallboard /4-in wood structural panels exterior type
5 1
/8-in gypsum wallboard /4-in hardboard
1
/2-in fiberboard Metal siding
Stucco on metal lath
Masonry veneer
3
None /8-in exterior grade wood structural panels

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

Note:
1. Any combination of sheathing, paper and exterior finish listed may be used.

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FLOORING OR ROOFING OVER WOOD FRAMING1
STRUCTURAL
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS
Floor Wood
Roof Wood
For SI: l in. = 25.4 mm.
Note:
1. This table applies only to wood joist construction. It is not applicable to wood truss construction.
TABLE 709.6.2E
TIME ASSIGNED FOR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
DESCRIPTION OF FIRE RESISTANCE,
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION (min)
Add to the fire resistance rating of
wood stud walls if the spaces between
the studs are completely filled
with glass fiber mineral wool batts
weighing not less than 2 Ib/cu ft
(0.6 Ib/sq ft of wall surface) or rockwool
or slag mineral wool batts weighing not less
than 3.3 Ib/cu ft (1 Ib/sq ft of wall surface).
3
For S1: 1 Ib/cu ft = 16.0185 kg/m .
709.6.3 Design of fire resistant exposed wood members
709.6.3.1 The fire resistance rating, in minutes, of tim-
ber beams and columns with a minimum nominal
dimension of 6 inches is equal to:
Beams: (1) 2.54Zb (4 - 2(b/d)) for beams which
may be exposed to fire on four sides.
(2) 2.54Zb (4 - (b/d)) for beams which
may be exposed tofireon three sides.
Columns: (3) 2.54Zd (3 - (d/b)) for columns which
may be exposed to fire on four sides
(4) 2.54Zd (3 - (d/2b)) for columns
which may be exposed tofireon three
sides.
Where: b = the breadth (width) of a beam or
larger side of a column before expo-
sure tofire,inches.
d = the depth of a beam or smaller
side of a column before exposure to
fire, inches.
Z = load factor, based on Figure 709.6.3A
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TABLE 709.6.2D
SUBFLOOR OR
ROOF DECK FINISH FLOORING OR ROOFING
Hardwood or softwood flooring on building paper
15
/32-in wood structural panels Resilient flooring, parquet floor felted-synthetic-fiber
or 11/16-in T & G softwood floor coverings, carpeting, or ceramic tile on 3/8-in
thick panel-type underlay
Ceramic tile on 1 1/4-in mortar bed
15
/32-in wood structural panels Finish roofing material
or 11 / 16 in T & G softwood with or without insulation
709.6.3.2 Formula (4) in 709.6.3.1 applies only where
the unexposed face represents the smaller side of the
column. If a column is recessed into a wall, its full
dimension shall be used for the purpose of these calcu-
lations.
709.6.3.3 Allowable loads on beams and columns are
15 determined using design values given in Design Values
for Wood Construction, a supplement to the
ANSI/AF&PA National Design Specification for Wood
Construction.
709.6.3.4 Where minimum 1-hour fire resistance is
required, connectors and fasteners shall be protected
from fire exposure by 11/2inches (38 mm) of wood, or
other approved covering or coating for a 1-hour rating.
Typical details for commonly used fasteners and con-
nectors are shown in AITC Technical Note No. 7.
709.6.3.5 Wood members are limited to dimensions of
6 inches nominal or greater. Glued laminated timber
beams use standard laminating combinations except
that a core lamination is removed. The tension zone is
moved inward and the equivalent of an extra nominal
2-inch thick outer tension lamination is added.
709.7 Other reference documents. Refer to 701.5.2 and
NBS BMS 71, NBSFire Tests of Building Columns, and
NBS TRBM-44 for fire resistance ratings of materials and
assemblies.
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FIGURE 709.6.3B
EFFECTIVE LENGTH FACTORS

FIGURE 709.6.3A
LOAD FACTOR
Ke = the effective length factor as noted in Figure 709.6.3B.
1 = the unsupported length of columns, inches.

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