Fireblocking and Draft Stopping

Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
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Published 2020-03-02
Here's a great tutorial video on fireblocking and draft stopping in a residential home. We go over the different things Pikes Peak Regional Building Department inspectors are looking for in homes here in the Pikes Peak region. The video could be very handy for both homeowners and contractors.
All Comments (21)
  • @user-dp8wt3wg8b
    One of the most helpful videos on fire blocking I have seen!! I have been a little confused as to what was required in soffit and mechanical chases. You took the time to show examples of all the areas I had questions about. Bravo!!!
  • @snowmanzz2276
    How does this video only have 51K views still? Great job. Not only good information, but I also really appreciate how well the video was done, good lighting, good audio and well spoken. Keep it up!
  • @paulmayerpiano
    Well-made video, and seems like a straight up, reasonable guy. When it's inspection time, you'd hope to get a guy like this.
  • @loafandjug321
    Years ago I worked a job where we installed 1/2inch drywall in the full width of a new attic to fireblock a work area from the front office.
  • @cecilkjohnson
    Thank you. Best video yet on fireblocking technique. Keeps it simple, straightforward. Highly recommended.
  • @stancheng944
    Tim, i was looking up fire blocking code, saw this video and thought ... hey wait, I know him!.... Great video, and thank you for guidance and how you continue to teach us.
  • @darnpottery5870
    Thank you so much. This is a great video. We are re-framing an old house and knew we needed to fireblock but had only a vague idea of what it would look like. This is very informative.
  • @catinawilliams4645
    THANKS SO VERY MUCH!! We just failed inspection because our hvac closets weren’t fire blocked. We had no earthly idea what the inspector was talking about 🤣🤣 He told us we could have the contractor put drywall in the ceiling of the closets and that would be good. We thought why would we drywall the ceiling of these closets and the rest of the house is down to the studs 🤦🏽‍♀️ AGAIN, THANKS!!
  • @marcvirkus5322
    Very informative and detailed. There are so many different situations out there, but Tim covers the concept well enough, anyone should be able to properly outfit their home.
  • @whtmustangt
    This is extremely helpful. Between the video and all of the questions you answered in other comments I can now confidently complete what was one of the more confusing parts of finishing my basement. Thank you very much for this, it’s greatly appreciated.
  • @rebeccacasselman5709
    This is the best video! Thank you for effectively explaining fire blocking how-to and draft stopping with clear examples and explanations. #Masterclass
  • @johnhanley2431
    Excellent video. Good material and presentation plus you speak clearly and show examples.
  • @jkpaschal
    This is University level quality in both info and production. Great job, great info, thank you!
  • @kshomeandgardenlife
    Thank you so much! This video lets me know how to comply with the code, and keep my family safe.
  • @imtiazokc6522
    Great video. this morning our Oklahoma City inspector had put comments on the framing inspection. And i did not know about fireblocking the top plate penetrations at all! So i searched google and i came across this amazing video. Thanks a lot!!