"Joe" wrote in message
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Is fire rated drywall required on a basement ceiling? I'm checking local
codes as well, but any input is appreciated.

tia,

j



In a single family residential home the only places that are required to
have a "firewall" are Boiler rooms walls and ceiling , the wall between the
garage and house , if attached , on the garage side ALL THE WAY TO THE ROOF
and the ceiling in a garage if there is living space over it...In commercial
applications it is pretty much required everywhere with double layer 5/8 on
party walls , hallways , stairwells , elevator shafts and boiler rooms...But
as always check with your Code Enforcement Officer to be doubly sure....Hope
that helps....