VERT / GREEN
Framing identified and cavities properly compartmented: document before new work.
Balloon framing and continuous cavities in old homes
Recognize multi-storey continuous stud cavities before opening, insulating or routing services because they can transmit fire, smoke and air between levels.
JAUNE / YELLOW
Opening walls/floors in an older house: check cavity continuity and existing fire blocking before closing.
ROUGE / RED
Do not blindly cut, drill or fill an old cavity without understanding structure, services and fire-blocking needs.
Project triage
What the professional checks
- Identify framing type and structural behaviour
- Define fire blocking/compartmentation and penetration details
Official sources
Sources checked: 2026-08-22. Always confirm local rules and the applicable edition.
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