IBC 2021 · Model

Chapter 7: Fire And Smoke Protection Features

136 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

701.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, systems and assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated construction separation of adjacent spaces to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building and the spread of fire to or from buildings.

  1. 701.1Scope
  2. 702.1Multiple-use fire assemblies
  3. 703.1Scope
  4. 703.2Fire resistance
  5. 703.2.1Tested assemblies
  6. 703.2.2Analytical methods
  7. 703.2.3Approved alternate method
  8. 703.3Noncombustibility tests
  9. 703.4Fire-resistance-rated glazing
  10. 703.5Marking and identification
  11. 703.6Determination of noncombustible protection time contribution
  12. 703.7Sealing of adjacent mass timber elements
  13. 704.1Requirements
  14. 704.10Exterior structural members
  15. 704.11Bottom flange protection
  16. 704.12Seismic isolation systems
  17. 704.2Column protection
  18. 704.3Protection of the primary structural frame other than columns
  19. 704.4Protection of secondary structural members
  20. 704.5Truss protection
  21. 704.6Attachments to structural members
  22. 704.7Reinforcing
  23. 704.8Embedments and enclosures
  24. 704.9Impact protection
  25. 705.1General
  26. 705.10Ducts and air transfer openings
  27. 705.11Parapets
  28. 705.2Projections
  29. 705.3Buildings on the same lot
  30. 705.4Materials
  31. 705.5Fire-resistance ratings
  32. 705.6Structural stability
  33. 705.7Unexposed surface temperature
  34. 705.8Openings
  35. 705.8.1Allowable area of openings
  36. 705.9Joints
  37. 706.1General
  38. 706.1.1Party walls
  39. 706.2Structural stability
  40. 706.3Materials
  41. 706.4Fire-resistance rating
  42. 706.5Horizontal continuity
  43. 706.6Vertical continuity
  44. 706.7Combustible framing in fire walls
  45. 706.8Openings
  46. 707.1General
  47. 707.2Materials
  48. 707.3Fire-resistance rating
  49. 707.4Exterior walls
  50. 707.5Continuity
  51. 707.6Openings
  52. 707.7Penetrations
  53. 707.8Joints
  54. 707.9Voids at intersections
  55. 708.1General
  56. 708.2Materials
  57. 708.3Fire-resistance rating
  58. 708.4Continuity
  59. 708.5Exterior walls
  60. 708.6Openings
  61. + 76 more sections

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