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The International Building Code (IBC) has updated the fire resistance requirements for floor-wall intersections in Type III multifamily construction. These changes provide additional clarity on American Wood Council (AWC) designed DCA3 assemblies that allow for fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) walls to include non-FRTW rim board and interior wall materials.
Learn how to achieve a two-hour fire-rated assembly using Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products with this helpful video walkthrough.