Fire Stops in Soundproof Walls

Started by knightfly on 10 October 2004. 5 replies, 2004–2007.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 2460.

knightfly10 October 2004#1

Came across this study by our Canadian friends, first I'd seen it - http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/ctus/16_e.html Also talks a bit on flanking through floors... Steve Fixed dead link 10-22-06

nukmusic10 October 2004#2

yep............similar to the old BALLON CONSTRUCTION that allowed hidden smoke and fire to travel up through the walls straight into the attic. I have seen it happen(me being a fire fighter and all :wink: will be a captain soon) Building codes have helped out big time. sheetrock, smoke detectors, and fire stops are very nice creations.

knightfly11 October 2004#3

J, howzit going? You may also want to check out the REFERENCE section near the top of the Construction forum, I've added a few other links including a couple more fire related ones... Steve

sharward20 October 2006#4

The link has gone bad... I think this is the new location.

National Research Council's Institute for Research in Construction (IRC)

Sound Isolation and Fire Resistance of Assemblies with Fire Stops

Great read! 8) --Keith :mrgreen:

knightfly20 October 2006#5

Thanks Keith... Steve

Cram17 December 2007#6

Can we get a helpful link of suppliers for what can be used as fireblock in the tops of walls? Just as a help to those new with searching for this stuff... thanks. I found my answer after doing more research - Roxul Safe® was recommended for this [frame to foundation for basement studio folks] by a rep at roxul. He sent me a data sheet on it which is also available here: http://www.roxul.com/sw34143.asp Just coming back to close the gap on this. Thanks for the info.