Tuesday, June 20, 2023

9.10.13.5. Wired Glass as a #Closure

 9.10.13.5. Wired Glass as a #Closure 


This Article permits, under certain conditions, wired glass to be used as a closure in a vertical fire separation, that will remain in place for at least 45 min, even though it has not been rated in a fire test.

Wired glass and glass block are common types of closures in fire separations. Properly installed, this type of closure can provide a 1 h fire-protection rating. Wired glass must be mounted in steel frames and be structurally supported at suitable intervals (Figure 9.10.-18).

Quote from Illustrated Users' Guide - NBC2015
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