NIST has done numerous studies on residential and light-weight construction - not a very long time to structure collapse.
fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire07/PDF/f07084.pdf
NIST also has a video of a scotch pine Christmas tree fire thats pretty scary ... room flashes over in 47 seconds!
fire.nist.gov/tree_fire.htm
Did a little look around for fire stop solutions. This very interesting product (intumescent material) is used in multiple family dwellings and assembly occupancies and triggers at 300 F (expands to fill void) to contain fire spread but really not applicable to residential setting. Frank (25 yr fire fighter) mentioned that if residential fire temp reaches 300 F, you best be out of the building already. Early detection with smoke detectors critical for life safety (really like the multiple linked detector units). Know your local residential building code requirements. Internal fusible links on ducting (165 F), fire stop caulking looks to be the best options. Rock wool insulation can add to peace of mind ....
Interesting explanation on residential versus commercial fire blocks/fire stops:
(broken link removed) (FlameTech website)
Intumescent seals just for fun! (multiple family dwellings)
(broken link removed to http://www.stifirestop.com/product_information/product_selector/ssb_pillows.html)
fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire07/PDF/f07084.pdf
NIST also has a video of a scotch pine Christmas tree fire thats pretty scary ... room flashes over in 47 seconds!
fire.nist.gov/tree_fire.htm
Did a little look around for fire stop solutions. This very interesting product (intumescent material) is used in multiple family dwellings and assembly occupancies and triggers at 300 F (expands to fill void) to contain fire spread but really not applicable to residential setting. Frank (25 yr fire fighter) mentioned that if residential fire temp reaches 300 F, you best be out of the building already. Early detection with smoke detectors critical for life safety (really like the multiple linked detector units). Know your local residential building code requirements. Internal fusible links on ducting (165 F), fire stop caulking looks to be the best options. Rock wool insulation can add to peace of mind ....
Interesting explanation on residential versus commercial fire blocks/fire stops:
(broken link removed) (FlameTech website)
Intumescent seals just for fun! (multiple family dwellings)
(broken link removed to http://www.stifirestop.com/product_information/product_selector/ssb_pillows.html)