Acceptability of an engineered steel fire barrier to comply with separation/firewall requirements.
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May 23, 2001
John J. Stallbaumer
Harper Trucks, Inc.
1522 S. Florence P.O. Box 12330
Wichita, KS 67277
Re: §1926.350(a); storage of welding gas cylinders; fire-resistance barriers
Dear Mr. Stallbaumer,