Where Are Smoke Partitions Required?

Smoke partitions shall extend from the top of the foundation or floor below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab above or to the underside of the ceiling above where the ceiling membrane is constructed to limit the transfer of smoke.

Where are smoke barriers needed?

Smoke barriers shall form an effective membrane continuous from the top of the foundation or floor/ceiling assembly below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab above, including continuity through concealed spaces, such as those found above suspended ceilings, and interstitial structural and ...

When would you use a smoke barrier?

Smoke barriers are designed to restrict the movement of smoke and are used to create smoke compartments to allow for horizontal evacuation in to areas of refuge. Smoke barriers are almost exclusively found in health care and ambulatory occupancies.