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34 Pa. Code § 50.31. Vertical openings 9 square feet or more.

VERTICAL OPENINGS


§ 50.31. Vertical openings 9 square feet or more.

 Walls and partitions enclosing vertical openings 9 square feet or more shall be constructed as set forth in the following table:

Construction TypeFireresistive RequirementFire Door Assembly
Fireresistive2-Hour Noncombustible1 1/2-hour B Label
Noncombustible1-Hour Noncombustible3/4-hour C Label
Protected Heavy Timber1-Hour Noncombustible3/4-hour C Label
Ordinary1-Hour3/4-hour C Label
Wood Frame1-Hour3/4-hour C Label

Cross References

   This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §  50.32 (relating to vertical openings less than 9 square feet); 34 Pa. Code §  51.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code §  52.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code §  53.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code §  54.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code §  55.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code §  57.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code §  58.31 (relating to vertical openings); and 34 Pa. Code §  59.31 (relating to vertical openings).



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