SECTION 2.02.

02: Fire-Resistive Standards

(a) General. Materials and systems of fire-resistive purposes shall be

classified according to their fire-resistive ratings as determined by
internationally accepted testing methods, subject to the provisions of
this Section.

(b) One-Hour Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating

(1) The following walls and partitions shall have a one-hour fire-
resistive rating: Solid masonry, 10 centimeters (4 inches) thick;
hollow unit masonry, 15 centimeters (6 inches) thick; solid
concrete, 10 centimeters (4 inches) thick; stud walls covered on
each side with 1.9 centimeters (3/4 inch) lath and plaster, 1.6
centimeters (5/8 inch) of vermiculite gypsum board, or 2.5
centimeters (1 inch) of gypsum board; and 5 centimeters (2 inches)
nominal thickness tongue and groove wood, or two layers of 1.9
centimeters (3/4 inch) tongue and groove wood separated by sheet
metal or asbestos paper and treated on each side with a fire-
retardant coating having a flame-spread rating of 50 or less.
Square-edged boards may be used is the layers are laid at right
angles with each other.

(2) The following floors shall have a one-hour fire-resistive rating:

masonry or concrete, 10 centimeters (4 inches) thick; wood joists
having two layers of flooring above and a plaster or gypsum board
ceiling, 1.9 centimeters (3/4 inch) in thickness - the two layers of
flooring shall be separated by sheet metal or asbestos building
paper; 6.3 centimeters (2-1/2 inches) net thickness tongue and
grooved wood floors covered with 1.9 centimeters (3/4 inch) wood
flooring laid at right angles thereto. The supporting beams for such
floors shall be not less than 15 centimeters (6 inches) in minimum
dimension.

(3) The following protections for metal structural members shall

have one-hour fire-resistive rating: 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) of
concrete; 3.8 centimeters (1-1/2 inches) of masonry; and metal
lath and 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) of plaster.

(4) The following shall also have a one-hour fire-resistive rating;

wood colums, 20 centimeters (8 inches) or more in least dimension;
and wood beams, 15 centimeters (6 inches) or more in least
dimension.

(c) Two-Hour Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating

(1) The following partitions, walls, and floors shall have a two-hour
fire-resistive rating: solid masonry, 15 centimeters (6 inches)
thick; hollow unit masonry, 20 centimeters (8 inches) thick; and
solid concrete, 127 centimeters (5 inches) thick.

(2) The following protections for metal structural members shall

have a two-hour fire-resistive rating. 3.8 centimeters (1-1/2
inches) of concrete; 5 centimeters (2 inches) of masonry; and two
layers of metal lath and plaster with 1.9 centimeters (3/4 inch) air
space between and having a total thickness of 6.3 centimeters (2-
1/2 inches).

(d) Three-Hour Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating

(1) The following partitions, walls, and floors shall have a three-
hour fire-resistive rating: solid masonry, 17.8 centimeters (7
inches) thick; hollow unit masonry, 25.4 centimeters (10 inches)
thick; and solid concrete, 15 centimeters (6 inches) thick.

(2) The following protection for metal structural members shall

have a three-hour fire resistive rating: centimeters (2 inches) of
concrete; 7.6 centimeters (3 inches) of masonry.

(e) Four-Hour Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating

(1) The following partitions, walls, and floors shall have a four-hour
fire resistive rating: solic masonry walls, 20 centimeters (8 inches)
thick; hollow unit masonry, 30 centimeters (12 inches) thick; and
solid concrete, 17.8 centimeters (7 inches) thick.

(f) Steel Joists. Steel joist floors shall have from one to four-hour fire-
resistive rating based on internationally accepted standards of
engineering.

(g) Flame-Proof Materials. Materials required to be flame-proofed shall

be treated with a flame-retardant having flame-spread rating of 50 less
as determined by the "Tunnel Test".

SECTION 2.02.03: Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish

(a) General. Finishes for interior walls and ceilings of any building shall
be classified according to their flame-spread characteristics using the
internationally accepted "Tunnel Test" or other equivalent test for fire
protection. The class of materials according to flame-spread
characteristics shall be determined for each occupancy group. The
smoke density shall not be greater than that obtain from the burning of
untreated wood under similar conditions when tested in accordance with
the "Tunnel Test" in the way intended for use. The products of
combustion shall be no more toxic than the burning of untreated wood
under similar conditions.

(b) Interior Finish Materials. Interior walls and ceiling finish shall mean
interior wainscoting, paneling, or other finish applied structurally or for
decoration, acoustical correction, surface insulation or similar purposes.
Requirements for finishes shall not apply to trim, doors, and windows or
their frames, nor to materials which are less than one millimeter (0.039
inch) in thickness cemented to an incombustible backing. Interior finish
materials applied to walls and ceilings shall be tested as specified herein
and regulated for purposes of limiting flame-spread.

SECTION 2.02.04: Promulgation of Fire-Resistive Regulations

(a) The Secretary shall promulgate appropriate standards and regulations

on the testing of materials for flame-spread characteristics; application
of controlled interior finish; finishes based on occupancy; materials and
tests on fire dampers, fire tests of building construction and materials,
fire tests of door assemblies, tin-clad fire doors, fire test of window
assemblies, installation of fire door and fire windows, and smoke and fire
detectors for fire protective signaling systems; fire-resistive protection
of structural members; fire-resistive walls and partitions; fire-resistive
floor-ceilings or roof-ceilings; fire-resistive assemblies for protection of
openings; and fire-retardant roof coverings.