through-penetration

Definition

Construction

• An opening through a fire-resistive partition or floor/ceiling assembly to provide for an item (such as piping) to pass through it. Through-penetrations usually require the use of a firestop system to protect against the spread of fire through the opening.

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Contexts for “through-penetration”

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• Construction