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NFPA 101 query

NFPA 101 query

NFPA 101 query

(OP)
Could anyone please tell me difference between smoke barrier and smoke partition as per what they have defined in NFPA ? for me both are same thing since both said to be terminating into false floor or ceiling. still I need experts input here.

Many Thanks and regards,

Prakash

RE: NFPA 101 query

Per NFPA 101

3.3.254* Smoke Partition. A continuous membrane that is designed to form a barrier to limit the transfer of smoke.

A.3.3.254 Smoke Partition. A smoke partition is not required to have a fire resistance rating.


3.3.31.2* Smoke Barrier. A continuous membrane, or a membrane with discontinuities created by protected openings, where such membrane is designed and constructed to restrict the movement of smoke.

A.3.3.31.2 Smoke Barrier. A smoke barrier might be vertically or horizontally aligned, such as a wall, floor, or ceiling assembly. A smoke barrier might or might not have a fire resistance rating. Application of smoke barrier criteria where required elsewhere in the Code should be in accordance with Section 8.3.

I hope this help

RE: NFPA 101 query

(OP)
Thanks for the reply mates. I am still on with my research. will comment soon. cheers lads

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