Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 6 - Types of Construction
Section 602 - CONSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION
Subsection 602.3 - Type III

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 602.3
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Type III construction is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of any material permitted by this code. Fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section 2303.2 shall be permitted within exterior wall assemblies of a 2-hour rating or less.

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