Model code language addressing the intersection of a wall and a fire-rated floor-ceiling system continues to evolve in a manner that benefits a contractor who is willing to study and abide by the relevant code text.
Curved walls need control joints and the standard rules for control joint installation in straight walls should be used as a maximum spacing guideline.
The Gypsum Association’s Building Code and Technical Committee reviews the organization’s technical publications on a regular basis to ensure that document content keeps pace with product development and usage.
Recently I had the pleasure of working with Norb Slowikowski, president of Slowikowski & Associates, on a webinar. I invited Slowikowski to provide his expert insight on how contractors can get organized to increase their profitability.