Jerry Simon Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Do the speakers on this garage/house wall breach the fire-separation between the house and the garage? Okay, how about the intercom? How about the phone jack? Thanks for any thoughts. Click to Enlarge 21.22 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I doubt that the speaker (at least) would be allowed, but that is a good question since I don't think the separation wall is well defined in the IRC-- it's too late or I'd look it up) I would write it up and state my case. I would probably pull the speaker and see what was done behind it -- maybe the have it boxed in? (yeah right). Sorry-- no good answer here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocon Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 They do breach the fire wall. They are not part of the rated assembly. They are fine if they are pre-wrapped. The telephone box is OK unless there is another box on the other side of the wall within 24" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Jerry, It depends on the size and the spacing. Here in New Jersey, the fire separation of a residential garage refers back to the following: Walls IBC 712.3.2 Ceiling IBC 712.4.1.2 Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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