IFC 2021 · Model

Chapter 7: Fire Resistance Rated Construction

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

701.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the inspection and maintenance of the materials, systems and assemblies used for structural fire resistance, fire-resistance-rated construction separation of adjacent spaces and construction installed to resist the passage of smoke to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building and the spread of fire to or from buildings. New buildings shall comply with the International Building Code.

  1. 701.1Scope
  2. 701.2Fire-resistance-rated construction
  3. 701.2.1Hanging displays
  4. 701.3Smoke barriers
  5. 702.1Definitions
  6. 703.1Maintaining protection
  7. 703.2Repair of penetrations
  8. 704.1Maintaining protection
  9. 704.2Repair of joints and voids
  10. 704.3Opening protectives
  11. 705.1General
  12. 706.1Maintaining protection
  13. 706.2Unprotected openings

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