Section 27-318
§ 27-318 Scope. The provisions of this subchapter shall govern the use
and assembly of all materials of construction with respect to fire
resistance, flame spread resistance, and smoke and toxic fume
limitation. The provisions shall also control the location and function
of integral structural and fire protective elements of buildings, and
provide for the installation of safeguards against the spread of fire
within buildings and between buildings.
Section 27-319
§ 27-319 Standards. The provisions of the reference standard RS-5
shall be a part of this subchapter.
Section 27-320
§ 27-320 Definitions. For definitions to be used in the interpretation
of this subchapter, see subchapter two of this chapter.
Section 27-321
§ 27-321 Use of combustibles. The use of combustible component
materials in units or assemblies shall be limited to construction group
II, except as hereinafter expressly permitted in construction group I.
Combustible aggregates may be integrated with other materials to form a
noncombustible material provided that the entire mixture, in the form in
which it is to be used in construction, meets the requirement of this
code for noncombustibility.
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