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fire-resistance rating
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fire-resistance rating
The time in hours that a material or construction can withstand fire exposure, as determined in conformity with generally accepted standards, or from information derived from standard tests.


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A smoke partition is not required to have a fire-resistance rating.
For example, a fire chief from upstate New York said he believed a steel door must have a fire-resistance rating.
Most hotel or motel-entry wood fire doors require a 20-or 45-minute fire-resistance rating.
 
 
 
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