15-8-010 Fire walls.

   Fire walls, when required, shall comply with the requirements of Sections 15-8-020 to 15-8-060, inclusive.

(Prior code §  62-1)

15-8-020 Definition.

   A “fire wall” is hereby defined as a wall which subdivides a building into limited fire areas or which separates two or more buildings to prevent the spread of fire and which extends continuously through all stories to a level above the roof.

(Prior code §  62-1.1)

15-8-030 Construction.

   All fire walls shall be constructed of noncombustible materials providing fire resistance not less than the following:

   (a)   Walls exceeding 14 feet in unsupported height – eight hours;

   (b)   Walls not exceeding 14 feet in unsupported height – four hours.

   All structural members supporting fire walls shall be of construction providing fire resistance not less than that required for the wall.

(Prior code §  62-1.2)

15-8-040 Offset construction.

   If fire walls are offset at intermediate floor levels, the offset floor and its supporting construction shall provide fire resistance not less than that required for the wall.

(Prior code §  62-1.3)

15-8-050 Parapets.

   Fire walls shall extend not less than 36 inches above the roof, except that the fire walls may extend to the roof level when the roof is of fire-resistive construction for a distance of not less than 40 feet on each side of the wall.

(Prior code §  62-1.4)