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§ 803.13.2.1 — § 803.13.2.1

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This section mandates that hangers and assembly members for dropped ceilings below horizontal fire-resistance-rated floor or roof assemblies must be made of noncombustible materials. It also specifies that fire-resistance-rated construction is required for set out walls and horizontal assemblies, with an exception for Type III and V construction allowing fire-retardant-treated wood. Applies to building owners involved in ceiling construction.

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803.13.2.1 Hangers and assembly members.

BC § 803.13.2.1

The hangers and assembly members of such dropped ceilings that are below the horizontal-fire-resistance-rated floor or roof assemblies shall be of noncombustible materials. The construction of each set out wall and horizontal fire-resistance-rated floor or roof assembly shall be of fire-resistance-rated construction as required elsewhere in this code. Exception: In Type III and V construction, fire-retardant-treated wood shall be permitted for use as hangers and assembly members of dropped ceilings.

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