IBC, Section 1705.16 Fire-Resistive Penetrations and Joints. In high-rise buildings or in buildings assigned to Risk Category III (nursing homes and hospitals) or Risk Category IV in accordance with Section 1604.5, special inspections for through-penetrations, membrane penetration firestops, fire-resistant joint systems, and perimeter fire barrier systems that are tested and listed in accordance with Sections 714.3.1.2, 714.4.1.2, 715.3 and 715.4 (See “Types of Firestopping”) shall be in accordance with Section 1705.16.1 and 1705.16.2. (See explanation below)
IBC, Section 1705.16.1 Penetration Firestops. Inspections of penetration firestop systems that are tested and listed in accordance with Sections 714.3.1.2 and 714.4.1.2 shall be conducted by an approved inspection agency in accordance with ASTM E2174.
IBC, Section 1705.16.2 Fire-Resistive Joint Systems. Inspection of fire-resistant joint systems that are tested and listed in accordance with Sections 715.3 and 715.4 shall be conducted by an approved inspection agency in accordance with ASTM E2393.
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