Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 7 - Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Section 718 - FIRE-RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLASTER
Subsection 718.4 - Double reinforcement
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 718.4
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Plaster protection more than 1 inch (25 mm) in thickness shall be reinforced with an additional layer of approved lath embedded at least 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) from the outer surface and fixed securely in place.
Exception: Solid plaster partitions or where otherwise determined by fire tests.
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