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A project requires a fire-rated assembly with a 2-hour rating. You receive shop drawings showing a wall assembly with 1-hour rated components. What is your appropriate response?

Correct Answer

D) Reject the shop drawings and require resubmission with 2-hour rated assembly

Shop drawings that do not meet the specified fire rating requirements must be rejected and resubmitted with compliant assemblies. Fire ratings cannot be arbitrarily modified.

Answer Options
A
Accept the shop drawings as the manufacturer knows best
B
Accept with the condition that two layers are installed
C
Forward to the architect without review
D
Reject the shop drawings and require resubmission with 2-hour rated assembly

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Shop drawings that do not meet the specified fire rating requirements must be rejected and resubmitted with compliant assemblies. Fire ratings cannot be arbitrarily modified.

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