Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 50 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-BUILDINGS
VERTICAL OPENINGS
Section 50.31 - Vertical openings 9 square feet or more

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 50.31
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

Walls and partitions enclosing vertical openings 9 square feet or more shall be constructed as set forth in the following table:

Construction TypeFireresistive RequirementFire Door Assembly
Fireresistive2-Hour Noncombustible1 1/2-hour B Label
Noncombustible1-Hour Noncombustible3/4-hour C Label
Protected Heavy Timber1-Hour Noncombustible3/4-hour C Label
Ordinary1-Hour3/4-hour C Label
Wood Frame1-Hour3/4-hour C Label

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 50.32 (relating to vertical openings less than 9 square feet); 34 Pa. Code § 51.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code § 52.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code § 53.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code § 54.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code § 55.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code § 57.31 (relating to vertical openings); 34 Pa. Code § 58.31 (relating to vertical openings); and 34 Pa. Code § 59.31 (relating to vertical openings).

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