Fire barrier definition

Fire barrier means a struc- tural element, either vertical or horizontal, such as a wall or floor assembly, that is designed and constructed with a specified fire resistance rating to limit the spread of fire and restrict the movement of smoke. Such barriers may have protected openings.
Fire barrier means the construction that has a fire resistance rating separating one space from another. It may form part of a fire compartment.
Fire barrier means a fire-resistance rated wall assembly of

More Definitions of Fire barrier

Fire barrier means a fire-resistance rated wall assembly of materials designed to restrict the spread of fire in which continuity is maintained.
Fire barrier means a fire-resistance-rated wall assembly of materials permanently fixed in place designed to restrict the spread of fire in which continuity is maintained.