A rated wall has unsealed pipe penetrations after rough trades are complete. What should be coordinated before cover?
Correct Answer
A) Approved firestopping for the penetrations.
Penetrations in rated assemblies need approved firestopping before they are concealed.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Penetrations in rated assemblies need approved firestopping before they are concealed.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Leave the rough condition in place where a rated wall has unsealed pipe penetrations after rough trades are complete, and count on later finishes to cover the problem.
Leave the rough condition in place where a rated wall has unsealed pipe penetrations after rough trades are complete, and count on later finishes to cover the problem. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the firestopping coordination exposure being tested.
Option C: A private change order for every wall stud.
A private change order for every wall stud. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the firestopping coordination exposure being tested.
Option D: Close the inspection item where a rated wall has unsealed pipe penetrations after rough trades are complete, without proving the rough condition is acceptable.
Close the inspection item where a rated wall has unsealed pipe penetrations after rough trades are complete, without proving the rough condition is acceptable. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the firestopping coordination exposure being tested.
Memory Technique
Name the harm before the guard; leave, rough, condition cannot stand in for Coordinating Fire-Resistance.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Firestopping coordination from California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Building Code fire-resistance-rated assemblies; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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