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NEW “FIREBREAK™ HITS” FIRE-RESISTANT I-JOISTS

ASSURE 2 LAYERS OF FIRE PROTECTION.

FIREBREAK™ HITS HIGH INTUMESCENT THERMAL SHIELD

FIRE-PROTECTIVE CERAMIC FIBERBOARD LAYER

ALLJOIST®-SERIES I-JOIST WITH SOLID-SAWN FLANGES

FIREBREAK™ HITS HIGH INTUMESCENT THERMAL SHIELD OVER CERAMIC FIBERBOARD:

The High Intumescent Thermal Shield reacts to heat by automatically activating and expanding into a strong, thick heat shield. The ceramic fiberboard layer, protected by the thermal shield, guards the BCI® or AJS® joist web in high heat conditions.

ARRIVES AT THE JOBSITE READY TO INSTALL:

Boise Cascade I-joists with FireBreak™ HITS are ready to be installed when delivered.

PASSED THE 15½ MINUTE FIRE TEST:FireBreak™ HITS has passed the E119, 15½ minute fire test as required to establish equivalency to dimension lumber joists.

CONSTRUCTION-FRIENDLY:No specific top and bottom orientation to help assure correct framing every time. Web holes may be cut the same as with non-potected joists. Non-corrosive to fasteners. Has met stringent durability standards required by the building code. Does not interfere with joist hanger installation.

PRICED COMPETITIVELY:Check with your dealer for pricing and other product details at 800-232-0788.

•(A)FloorSheathing:MaterialsandinstallationperSectionR503oftheIRC

•(B)I-Joists

•AJS®Joists(allseries):APAPR-S201&ICCESESR-1144(pending)

•BCI®Joists(60&90series):APAPR-S201&ICCESESR-1336(pending)

•(C)CeramicFiberBoardand(D)IntumescentPaper:Ceramicfiberboardcoverstheweband intumescent paper covers the fiber board, extending over the horizontal flange edges adjacent to the web–flange joint. Both products applied at joist manufacturing plant.

FireBreak™ Joist installation instructions

•Maximumjoistspacing=24"o.c.

•WebStiffeners:InstalloverthetopofFireBreak™ HITS, nail and clinch per AJS® / BCI® Installation Guides.

•WebHoles:Cutwithstandardholecuttingtools(e.g.:holesaw,reciprocatingsaw).Holesizeand location per AJS® / BCI® Installation Guides or BC CALC® sizing software. Wear a dust mask while cutting product.

Materials

FIREBREAK HITS™ FIRE PROTECTION FOR AJS®/BCI® JOISTS: INSTALLATION GUIDE

Floor Sheathing (A)

I-Joist (B)

Ceramic Fiber Board (C)

Intumescent Paper (D)