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    Dave Ermeling Posts: 173, Reputation: 3
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    Feb 11, 2008, 06:07 PM
    Looking for fireblocking plates for around plumbing.
    Does anyone know where to find the sheet metal or tin plates with holes in them that are used for fireblocking around 1 1/2", 2" PVC pipes, and copper water lines?
    I've seen them in 2 different houses and I was talking to one of the building inspectors and he was telling me that he wants to see no more than 1/8" gap around pipes going through the top plate in a finished basement. I couldn't find them at Lowe's.
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    Feb 11, 2008, 06:38 PM
    You should be able to find them through a local Plumbing wholesale house.

    Check your Yellow Pages.

    A cheaper and usually acceptable alternative is a fire blocking caulk.

    Check again with the inspector to make sure the caulk is an acceptable alternative before buying or applying it.
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    Feb 11, 2008, 07:54 PM
    Thanks a lot guys. The building inspector mentioned Rock Wool but said it had to be held in place so it couldn't fall. I figured the caulk woud be more expensive but maybe not.
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