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Author Message Lynn Javoroski FCSI CCS LEED® AP SCIP Affiliate Senior Member Username: lynn_javoroski Post Number: 1395 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 04:24 pm:    We're writing a "Fire and Smoke Protection Identification" (title to be finalized) section in Division 07 where the other fire related sections are - 07 8483. It'll be identified on the Table of Contents, placed in close proximity with other similar requirements, and leaves it up to the contractor as to whether it's painted, stenciled, or peel-n-stick signage. And we don't care who the work is assigned to, either, as long as it's done in compliance with codes and the local AHJ. The decision as to where to place it was a collaborative one and made sense to all 4 of us here. It's pretty basic; currently we try to refer to "assemblies" instead of walls or barriers so that it's more generic. It's currently a work in progress and may undergo changes, but we're sure it'll stay where it is in Division 07. Dave (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2014 - 02:35 pm:    How far apart does the labeling have to be per IDPH ,for the above wall rated assembly's tagging Steven Bruneel, AIA, CSI-CDT, LEED-AP, EDAC Senior Member Username: redseca2 Post Number: 445 Registered: 12-2006 Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2014 - 03:18 pm:    The California Building Code, based on the IBC states as follows: 703.6 Marking and identification. Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions or any other wall required to have protected openings or penetrations shall be effectively and permanently identified with signs or stenciling. Such identification shall: 1. Be located in accessible concealed floor, floor-ceiling or attic spaces; 2. Be repeated at intervals not exceeding 30 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally along the wall or partition; and 3. Include lettering not less than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) in height, incorporating the suggested wording: "FIRE AND/OR SMOKE BARRIER-PROTECT ALL OPENINGS," or other wording. Exception: Walls in Group R-2 occupancies that do not have a removable decorative ceiling allowing access to the concealed space. Wayne Yancey Senior Member Username: wayne_yancey Post Number: 650 Registered: 01-2008 Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2014 - 03:56 pm:    Steve, Correction: 30 feet = 9.14 meters or 9144 mm. Steven Bruneel, AIA, CSI-CDT, LEED-AP, EDAC Senior Member Username: redseca2 Post Number: 446 Registered: 12-2006 Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2014 - 08:05 pm:    Wayne, I love it. That was copied and pasted from the actual on-line California CBC 2013 PDF! Sheldon Wolfe Senior Member Username: sheldon_wolfe Post Number: 756 Registered: 01-2003 Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2014 - 09:51 pm:    "lettering not less than 0.5 inch in height" That should be useful. Here's what's in IBC 2012: 703.7 Marking and identification. Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions or any other wall required to have protected openings or penetrations shall be effectively and permanently identified with signs or stenciling. Such identification shall: 1. Be located in accessible concealed floor, floor-ceiling or attic spaces; 2. Be located within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the end of each wall and at intervals not exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) measured horizontally along the wall or partition; and 3. Include lettering not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height with a minimum 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) stroke in a contrasting color incorporating the suggested wording. "FIRE AND/OR SMOKE BARRIER—PROTECT ALL OPENINGS" or other wording. Exception: Walls in Group R-2 occupancies that do not have a removable decorative ceiling allowing access to the concealed space.