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It is not required here in our jurisdiction. We are not in a seismic design category that requires strapping of the water heater. Hope that helps.

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@@PPRBD Once I was told by an inspector that regular expansion foam isn't adequate and have to use specific fire foam. I tried to find the building code for it but no luck.

@@zjomamma1904 IBC 718.2.5 states that Fireblocking of annular spaces around….. shall be with a material specifically tested in the form and manner intended for use to demonstrate its ability to remain in place and resist the free passage of flame and the products of combustion. This means that any spray foam that is to be used must have been tested to be used as fireblocking. Hope this helps. Thanks.

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Yes, the 32” OC is the maximum they can be spaced. If you want to add even more spikes you certainly can and it will meet the requirements.

That is correct. If you fire block it every 10’ it will be sufficient. Hope that helps.

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Correct. On page 64 of the 2023 RBC is the definition of a sleeping room and it states that it will have a closet at least 16” deep. I have attached a link to the RBC below. Thanks. www.pprbd.org/File/ByAlias/2023PPRBC

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As long as the soffit is less than 1000 square feet no draft stopping is required in the dropped ceiling. If the dropped ceiling is over 1000 sq. ft. the areas must be draft stopped into equal sized areas. I have provided a link to the code section below. Hope this helps. Thanks. codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2021P2/chapter-3-building-planning#IRC2021P2_Pt03_Ch03_SecR302.12

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Hello Landon, thanks for reaching out. Yes an expansion tank is required if there is a PRV, Backflow preventer or check valve on the water service. See handout on our website for more information on water heater replacements. www.pprbd.org/File/Resources/Downloads/ResidentialHandout/Water%20heater%20installation%20ACCESS.pdf If you are going to modify the gas line to add a sediment trap then a mechanical permit will also be required. Hope this helps.

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Hey Kameron, thanks for reaching out. Not sure what you mean by "Stilts" Your best bet is to email me at gregd@pprbd.org. I'll get you set up with one of our plumbing inspectors to help.

The current 2021 IRC has not changed that requirement. 1/8’’ per foot for 3’’ is still ok

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Hi there Trainman. Thanks for reaching out. You do not need to fireblock any penetration that runs horizontal through the studs. The only time fireblocking penetration is required is when you penetrate the top plate. Hope that helps.

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Great job, I'm a old LA City plumbing inspector for the city of L.A. Great

Hey Robert, thanks for reaching out. Drop ceiling only have to be draft stopped if they are over 1000 square feet in area and then it has to be divided into 2 equal areas. Fiberglass insulation can be used as draftstop. Hope that helps.

Hi there. Thanks for watching. Yes. The holes in the top plate need to be fireblocked, but the holes that go horizontally between stud bays do not need to be fireblocked. Hope that helps.

yup, he missed it. one of the most important ones in my opinion

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Hi there, thanks for reaching out. You can use a spray foam, but it must be one of the foams specifically designed for fireblocking. They can be purchased at home improvement stores. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the feedback Randy. We're glad the video was helpful. To your question - The code states that the fire blocking must be a minimum of 16”. The code section that discusses this is R302.11.1.2 Unfaced Fiberglass. It states: "Unfaced Fiberglass batt insulation used as fireblocking shall fill the entire cross section of the wall cavity to a height of not less than 16 inches measured vertically. Where piping, conduit, or similar obstructions are encountered, the insulation shall be packed tightly around the obstruction." Hope this helps.

Hi there. I have an example of the PDF our inspectors will need. Please email me directly and I'm happy to share. My email is gregd@pprbd.org.

Thank you for the compliment. We appreciate it and we hope the video was helpful. As for your question, If the insulation COMPLETELY fills the cavity from front to back and there is not a gap left, then the foam would not need to be used every 10’ for draft stop. Just keep in mind that the draft stopping is often checked at the frame inspection, before the insulation is put in. You'll want to have that discussion with your inspector if you plan to do it that way. You can also mix the rock wool and fiberglass without any issues. Hope that helps.

That is not entirely correct. The Pikes Peak Regional Building Code says the drop would only need to be Draft stopped when over 1000 sqft as long as the sides connected to walls have been done.

Hi there. Thanks for the feedback and your comment. The insulation needs to be the full depth of the cavity so there is no set depth in the code. You can secure the firestop material with staples or just pressure fit as long as it will stay in place. I am not sure that I understand the last question but I think you are asking why it is not required to insulate the walls when finishing the basement. Because the house is preexisting and the unfinished basement was already inside of the building thermal envelope, there is no code requirement to add additional insulation when the basement is finished. Hope that helps.