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OBC 2006 Division B

9.10.16.2.

Version 0 — in force 31 December 2006

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Provenance

OBC 1997 · renumbered from 9.10.15.2. — Pro

Base · O. Reg. 350/06 · ext← current

Original — base regulation

OBC 2012 · continues as 9.10.16.2. — Pro

9.10.16.2. — Required Fire Stops in Wall Assemblies

(1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3), fire stops shall be provided to block off concealed spaces within wall assemblies, including spaces created by furring,

(a) at each floor level,

(b) at each ceiling level where the ceiling contributes to part of the required fire-resistance rating, and

(c) at other locations within the wall, so that the distance between fire stops does not exceed 20 m horizontally and 3 m vertically.

(2) Fire stops required in Sentence (1) are not required provided,

(a) the width of the concealed wall space does not exceed 25 mm,

(b) the exposed construction materials within the space are noncombustible, or

(c) the exposed construction materials within the space, including insulation, but not including wiring, piping or similar services, have a flame-spread rating of not more than 25.

(3) Fire stops required in Sentence (1) are not required provided the wall space is filled with insulation.

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