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A rated corridor wall is patched after plumbing work, and the patch uses ordinary board without matching the tested assembly. What must be maintained?

Correct Answer

D) Rating continuity.

Repairs in fire-resistance-rated assemblies must maintain the required rating.

Answer Options
A
Fastener seating.
B
Fire rating.
C
Joint staggering.
D
Rating continuity.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Repairs in fire-resistance-rated assemblies must maintain the required rating.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Fastener seating.

Fastener seating. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the rated drywall assemblies exposure being tested.

Option B: Fire rating.

Fire rating. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the rated drywall assemblies exposure being tested.

Option C: Joint staggering.

Joint staggering. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the rated drywall assemblies exposure being tested.

Memory Technique

Name the harm before the guard; fastener, seating, fire cannot stand in for Checking Rated-Wall.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Rated drywall assemblies from California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Building Code fire-resistance-rated gypsum assemblies; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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