The rated fire resistive periods for block walls can be determined by knowing this information and complying with table 721 1 2 item number 3 of the international building code ibc ref.
Ulc rated concrete block wall assemblies.
The international residential code ref.
The result t ef is then added to the concrete masonry wall equivalent thickness t e and used in table 1 to determine the wall s fire resistance rating i e the equivalent thickness of concrete masonry assemblies t ea t e t ef.
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Fire rating up to 1 hour.
2 h rating based on noncombustible members framed.
Refer to information under guide bxuvc.
The equivalent thickness of concrete masonry assemblies.
These blocks while allowing for safe means of egress and fire rating should no longer be looked at as just normal grey cmu.
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5 contains similar requirements but with a minimum stc rating of 45 db when tested in accordance with astm e90 for walls and floor ceiling assemblies separating dwelling units.
Concrete blocks of various designs caztc.
Ul 2079 class ii and iii movement 1 2 or 3 hour fire and hose stream.
Westbrook block is a proud producer of underwriters laboratories ul approved fire rated cmu in both light weight and normal weight densities in 2 3 and 4 hour configurations.
For finishes on the fire exposed side of the wall a time from table 8 is assigned to the finish.
Meets the requirements of astm e1966 astm e119 and astm e1399.
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