8-2-9: DIVIDING WALLS AND CEILINGS:
Dividing walls and ceilings shall provide a minimum of two (2) hour combustible walls without openings between two (2) living units side by side. Eight inch (8") masonry wall without opening between living units in row housing of three (3) or more living units when one story in height shall be provided. In multiple- family dwelling, a minimum of two (2) hour combustible wall without opening between living units from top of foundation to underside of roof sheathing shall be provided. In all cases, the soffit and/or roof overhang shall be fire stopped at each dwelling unit. In all cases, one hour fire resistive ceiling shall be provided. (Ord. 2008-09-01, 9-24-2008)