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      "name": "What is fire blocking in basement framing and why is it necessary?",
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        "text": "Fire blocking consists of non-combustible materials or solid lumber installed within concealed wall spaces to prevent fire, smoke, and toxic gases from spreading quickly between wall cavities and upper floors. In basements, this is critical at the top plate, behind offset furring strips, around soffits, and at any vertical gap between the framed wall and the concrete foundation. Materials such as two-inch nominal lumber, structural gypsum, or approved fire-rated expanding foam create physical barriers that slow fire spread and satisfy local building code inspections.",
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        "description": "Fire blocking uses solid wood or fire-rated materials to seal cavities between studs and foundation walls, preventing flames and smoke from spreading to upper levels."
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  "description": "Fire blocking uses solid wood or fire-rated materials to seal cavities between studs and foundation walls, preventing flames and smoke from spreading to upper l"
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