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geshie t1_jabd15h wrote
Reply to comment by hoppyending in Add additional insulation to walkout basement wall cavity. Good idea? Bad idea? by hoppyending
Yes there are - fire blocking requirements are in OBC 9.10.16. https://www.buildingcode.online/1506.html
geshie t1_jacvcxp wrote
Reply to comment by MinkOWar in Add additional insulation to walkout basement wall cavity. Good idea? Bad idea? by hoppyending
9.10.6.2. exempts blocking only within the wall assembly itself (where it is batted). But the wall to floor still must be blocked with an acceptable fire block material https://www.buildingcode.online/1508.html