What is Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction?
Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction is building construction in which the structural members (including walls, partitions, columns, floors, and roof) are used for the separation of adjacent spaces to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building.

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1. What is Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction?
2. Why is Fire Resistance Rated Construction important?
3. How is it constructed/rated?
4. What's the difference between a fire wall and a fire barrier?