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  • Does membrane fire protection apply when an HSS Section is used as a boundary element?
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  • What is an acceptable gap in the stud-to-track connection and how is that gap limitation accomplished?
  • Why does the minimum delivered thickness only have to be 95% of the design thickness?
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