Field problem

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A spiral riser has a wide open slab penetration gap

A wide open floor penetration is a rated-assembly problem. Stop and firestop/sleeve it only by the approved listed detail.

Fire/Smoke Dampers & Rated Assemblies 4th Year RED

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The core hole around the spiral riser at [location] has a wide open gap through the slab. I checked that it is a floor penetration. Do you want this held for the approved sleeve/firestop detail?

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