US2009301001A1PendingUtilityA1
Fire resistance rating system
Est. expiryOct 4, 2024(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
E04B 1/94C09K 21/14
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Abstract
Fire resistance can be rated for building structure by providing or having made available, and applying or noting application or presence of fire control agent(s) to or with component part(s) of the structure; providing a fire resistance rating format of a comparative structure; and comparing for a fire resistance classification rating (FRCR). Certification can be effected by providing a security code specific for one-time use in relation to a building structure by a user; entering an FRCR of a building structure rated for fire resistance at a first location and the security code to a communication medium; transmitting by the medium the entered rating and the security code from the first location to a second location; and checking the security code of the user to insure it is authorized and specific to that user; if so, recording the rating supplied by the user; if not, notifying an appropriate monitor.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1 - 19 . (canceled)
20 . A purportedly rated fire resistant building structure comprising a building structure that includes at least one of the following:
wooden components that make up an attic structure above a living space; wooden components in a crawl space or basement, which would include floor joists; further wooden framing or wooden components in a steel frame structure; and interior finished walls;
wherein the building structure further includes a sticker affixed to a poignant spot on the building structure, which displays a security code; is easily damaged if attempts are made to remove or alter it; and purports to indicate that the building structure as a whole has been certified as a rated fire resistant building structure.
21 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 20 , wherein the purportedly rated building structure has a faulty or invalid fire resistance classification rating.
22 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 20 , wherein the building structure has been treated with at least one of a fire control agent selected from the group consisting of a Form #1 agent and a Form #2 agent, wherein:
the Form #1 agent is a fire control agent applied as a liquid of moderate viscosity and strength, not in a form of a latex primer or finish paint, which can be brushed and/or sprayed on; and the Form #2 agent is a fire control agent applied in the form of a latex primer or finish paint, which is an intumescent fire reactant;
and the purportedly rated building structure has a valid fire resistance classification rating selected from one member of the group consisting of the following:
a first assigned fire resistance classification rating, which signifies that it has been determined that the building structure has, in addition to any wooden components that make up an attic structure above a living space and any wooden components in any crawl space or basement, which would include floor joists, further wooden framing or wooden components in a steel frame structure; that any such wooden components that make up an attic structure above a living space, any such wooden components in any crawl space or basement, and the further wooden framing and wooden components in any steel frame structure are treated over all accessible areas with at least one coat of the Form #1 agent after the dry-in stage of construction, and with at least two coats of the Form #1 agent after the dry-in stage of construction in areas which create voids with completion of construction; and that the building structure has the interior finished walls not in a high hazard area, and that these are primed or painted with at least one coat of the Form #2 agent, and that the building structure with the interior finished walls in any high hazard area has these primed or painted with at least two coats of the Form #2 agent;
a second assigned fire resistance classification rating, which signifies that it has been determined that the building structure has, in addition to any wooden components that make up an attic structure above a living space and any wooden components in any crawl space or basement, which would include floor joists, further wooden framing or wooden components in a steel frame structure; that any such wooden components that make up an attic structure above a living space, any such wooden components in any crawl space or basement, and the further wooden framing and wooden components in any steel frame structure are treated over all accessible areas with at least one coat of the Form #1 agent after the dry-in stage of construction, and with at least two coats of the Form #1 agent after the dry-in stage of construction in areas which create voids with completion of construction; and that the building structure has interior finished walls, but that the interior walls are not primed nor painted with the Form #2 agent;
a third assigned fire resistance classification rating, which signifies that it has been determined only that the building structure has wooden components which make up an attic structure above a living space and that all accessible wooden components which make up the attic structure above a living space are treated with at least one coat of the Form #1 agent after the dry-in stage of construction, and that any wooden components in any crawl space or basement, which would include floor joists, are also treated with the Form #1 agent after the dry-in stage of construction in all accessible areas; that the building structure has the interior finished walls not in a high hazard area, and that these are primed or painted with at least one coat of the Form #2 agent; and that the building structure with the interior finished walls in any high hazard area has these primed or painted with at least two coats of the Form #2 agent;
a fourth assigned fire resistance classification rating, which signifies that it has been determined only that the building structure has the interior finished walls not in a high hazard area, and that these are primed or painted with at least one coat of the Form #2 agent; and that the building structure with the interior finished walls in any high hazard area has these primed or painted with at least two coats of the Form #2 agent; and
a fifth assigned fire resistance classification rating, which signifies that it has been determined only that the building structure has wooden components which make up an attic structure above a living space and that all accessible wooden components which make up the attic structure above a living space are treated with at least one coat of the Form #1 agent after the dry-in stage of construction, and that any wooden components in any crawl space or basement, which would include floor joists, are also treated with the Form #1 agent after the dry-in stage of construction over all accessible areas.
23 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 22 , wherein the fire control agent(s) effectively include(s) an ammonium phosphate.
24 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 23 , wherein the Form #1 agent embraces ingredients, in general, as follows:
Ammonium orthophosphate
about from 50% to 70% by weight
(40% aqueous solution)
Polysaccharide resin
about from 20% to 30% by weight
(45% aqueous solution)
Cane sugar
about from 5% to 10% by weight
Urea
about from 5% to 10% by weight
Alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium
0% or about from 0.5% to 5%
chloride (80% aqueous solution)
by weight;
and the Form #2 agent embraces ingredients, in general, as follows:
Ammonium phosphate solid
about from 15% to 20% by weight
Thermoplastic latex resin
about from 10% to 30% by weight
Powder melamine
about from 7% to 13% by weight
Pentaerythritol
about from 7% to 13% by weight
Titanium dioxide
about from 5% to 10% by weight
Soda lime borosilicate glass
about from 1% to 5% by weight
Texanol
about from 0.5% to 1.5% by weight
Hydroxyethyl cellulose
about from 0.1% to 1.0% by weight
Defoamer/wetting agent(s)
about from 0.1% to 1.0% by weight.
25 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 22 , wherein the building structure is furnished, and further has been treated with at least one of a fire control agent selected from the group consisting of a Form #3 agent and a Form #4 agent, wherein:
the Form #3 agent is a fire control agent, not in the form of a latex primer or finish paint, which is applied as a spray-on liquid of light viscosity and strength; the Form #4 agent is a fire control agent, not in the form of a latex primer or finish paint, which is applied as a liquid of viscosity and strength intermediate between the Form #1 agent and the Form #3 agent; a first suffix designation is added to the first, second, third, fourth or fifth fire resistive classification rating, which signifies that it has been determined that any draperies, rugs, carpets, mattresses and textile portions of other textile-containing furnishings have been treated with the Form #3 agent; and a second suffix designation to be added to the first, second, third, fourth or fifth fire resistive classification rating, which signifies that it has been determined that any draperies, rugs, carpets, mattresses and textile portions of other textile-containing furnishings have been treated with the Form #3 agent, and that any wooden components of furnishings including desks, chairs, bookcases, shelving, picture frames, wooden baskets, and knickknacks have been treated with the Form #4 agent.
26 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 25 , wherein the fire control agent(s) effectively include(s) an ammonium phosphate.
27 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 26 , wherein the Form #1 agent embraces ingredients, in general, as follows:
Ammonium orthophosphate
about from 50% to 70% by weight
(40% aqueous solution)
Polysaccharide resin
about from 20% to 30% by weight
(45% aqueous solution)
Cane sugar
about from 5% to 10% by weight
Urea
about from 5% to 10% by weight
Alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium
0% or about from 0.5% to 5%
chloride (80% aqueous solution)
by weight;
and the Form #2 agent embraces ingredients, in general, as follows:
Ammonium phosphate solid
about from 15% to 20% by weight
Thermoplastic latex resin
about from 10% to 30% by weight
Powder melamine
about from 7% to 13% by weight
Pentaerythritol
about from 7% to 13% by weight
Titanium dioxide
about from 5% to 10% by weight
Soda lime borosilicate glass
about from 1% to 5% by weight
Texanol
about from 0.5% to 1.5% by weight
Hydroxyethyl cellulose
about from 0.1% to 1.0% by weight
Defoamer/wetting agent(s)
about from 0.1% to 1.0% by weight.
28 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 26 , wherein the Form #3 agent embraces ingredients, in general, as follows:
Water
about from 70% to 90% by weight
Polyphosphoric acid (115%)
about from 5% to 15% by weight
Ammonium hydroxide
about from 5% to 15% by weight
(29% aqueous solution)
Coco amidopropyl betaine
about from 0.05% to 0.2% by weight
(30% aqueous solution)
Preservative
about from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight;
and the Form #4 agent embraces ingredients, in general, as follows:
Water
about from 55% to 65% by weight
Ammonium orthophosphate
about from 35% to 45% by weight
Glucopon-425
about from 0.2% to 1% by weight
Fragrance
about from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight
Preservative
about from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight.
29 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 27 , wherein the Form #3 agent embraces ingredients, in general, as follows:
Water
about from 70% to 90% by weight
Polyphosphoric acid (115%)
about from 5% to 15% by weight
Ammonium hydroxide
about from 5% to 15% by weight
(29% aqueous solution)
Coco amidopropyl betaine
about from 0.05% to 0.2% by weight
(30% aqueous solution)
Preservative
about from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight;
and the Form #4 agent embraces ingredients, in general, as follows:
Water
about from 55% to 65% by weight
Ammonium orthophosphate
about from 35% to 45% by weight
Glucopon-425
about from 0.2% to 1% by weight
Fragrance
about from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight
Preservative
about from 0.01% to 0.1% by weight.
30 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 20 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.
31 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 21 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.
32 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 31 , wherein the hologram sticker is damaged.
33 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 22 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.
34 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 23 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.
35 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 24 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.
36 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 25 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.
37 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 26 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.
38 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 27 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.
39 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 28 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.
40 . The purportedly rated fire resistant building structure of claim 29 , wherein the sticker is a hologram sticker.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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