Method of taping used for fireproofing rather than for appearance. When a finish coat of joint compound is not needed, the joints of the wallboard are taped to avoid a possible path for a fire.
Fire valves (or fire dampers)
Components which are installed in an air distribution system between two fire separating compartments and are designed to prevent propagation of fire and/or smoke. Generally are kept open by mechanical restraint, whose effect is canceled under specific conditions. The valve is then closed automatically.
Fire wall
Any wall built for the purpose of restricting or preventing the spread of fire in a building. Such walls of solid masonry or concrete generally sub-divided a building from the foundations to two or more feet above the plane of the roof.
Fire-proof cloth
Fire-rating
The ability of a building construction assembly (partition, wall, floor, etc.) to resist the passage of fire. The rating is expressed in hours.
Fire-resistant roofing
The classification of roofing assemblies A, B or C as defined in the Uniform Building Code (UPC) Standard 32.7.
Fire-resistive rating
The time that the material or construction will withstand fire exposure as determined by a fire test made in conformity with the standard methods of fire tests of building, construction and materials, glowing phases of combustion by direct application to the burning fuel.
Firebrand
Any source of heat, natural or human made, capable of igniting wildland fuels. Flaming or glowing fuel particles that can be carried naturally by wind, convection currents, or by gravity into unburned fuels. Examples include: leaves, pine cones, glowing charcoal, and sparks.
Firebreak
A natural or construct barrier used to stop or check fires that may occur, or to provide a control line from which to work.
Firebrick
A brick that is especially hard and heat-resistant. Used in fireplaces.
