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
Many Thanks and regards,
Prakash





RE: NFPA 101 query
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.
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