A rating measuring how long a wall or floor can withstand fire, expressed in hours.
Fire resistance rating is the time period in hours that a building assembly can withstand fire exposure as determined by standardized testing procedures. Common ratings are 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour. Building codes specify required fire resistance ratings based on building occupancy, height, area, and construction type.
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