Identifying A Rated Wall/Floor

Is this a rated wall, and does it need a damper/firestop?

I'm checking identifying a rated wall/floor at [location]. I found Penetrating a rated barrier without a damper/firestop. Is this a rated wall, and does it need a damper/firestop?

Fire/Smoke Dampers & Rated Assemblies 2nd Year RED

Stop if

Hold point on identifying a rated wall/floor: I have the location, photo, drawing/detail/spec section, and what I checked. Who should verify before this gets cut, drilled, covered, supported, labeled, connected, or signed off?

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Penetrate a rated barrier without approval

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room/grid/area
photo of condition
drawing/detail/spec/submittal
what I already checked
what is blocking progress

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