Attic Draft Stop

Section 708 fire blocks and draft stops 708 1 general.

Attic draft stop.

Tenmat is a leading manufacturer of high temperature engineering materials and fire protection components. 1 if there is no useable space above the assembly an attic or below it a crawlspace draftstoppingisn t required. The tenmat ff130e insulation protection cover is made out of a fire resistant material and was specifically designed to protect your light fixture from insulation in the attic and to stop unwanted airleakage through your recessed light. In combustible construction where there is usable space both above and below the concealed space of a floor ceiling assembly draftstops shall be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed 1 000 square feet 92 9 m 2 draftstopping shall divide the concealed space into approximately equal areas.

2 if the assembly isn t concealed an open floor ceiling assembly above a basement draftstoppingisn t required. Draft stop access door for attic application with exposed flange self latching tool key operated slam latch and ring operated slam latch piano hinge. The babcock davis draft stop door is a non rated access door designed to provide access through draft stop spaces in the attic while preventing a back draft from one section of the attic to another. Our door provides access through draft stop spaces in the attic while also preventing backdrafts between sections.

Draftstopping shall be installed above and in line with sleeping unit and dwelling unit separation walls that do not extend to the underside of the roof sheathing above. Draftstopping shall be provided in attics mansards overhangs or other concealed roof spaces of group r 2 buildings with three or more dwelling units and in all group r 1 buildings. The door opening from both sides is equipped with a self locking and closing mechanism. If you want a draft stop panel that features a drywall bead flange exposed flange and plaster bead flange our line of babcock davis panels will be more suited for you.

This self closing and self latching access door allows for access from both sides of the door. Designed to ensure passage between attic sections while preventing back drafts from one section to another. If you need an attic access door draft stop don t hesitate to call us at 1 800 609 2917 or for other products check out our entire product line. In order to meet ul requirements it is self closing and self latching.