Concealed cavities: fireblocking and limiting vertical paths
Soffits, chases, dropped ceilings and cavities around tubs or stairs can create hidden continuous paths for fire and smoke.
Triage only — not a design.
VERT / GREEN · JAUNE / YELLOW · ROUGE / RED
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What the professional checks
The professional checks cavity continuity, required separation, floor/wall interfaces, applicable products/assemblies and future access.
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Checked: 2026-08-24
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