What type of assembly does not require fire-resistant compliance when connecting noncombustible items?

Nonfire-resistance-rated assemblies are those that do not have a specified fire resistance rating and are typically composed of materials that are not intended to be fire-resistive or that do not provide significant protection against fire spread. When connecting noncombustible items, these assemblies do not require compliance with fire-resistant standards because they either do not have the potential to contribute to fire spread or are not subjected to building codes that enforce fire ratings.

In contrast, fire-resistance-rated assemblies are specifically designed to provide a certain level of protection against fire, and any connections in these assemblies would need to adhere to fire protection criteria. Sound-insulated assemblies focus primarily on noise reduction and may not address fire-resistance at all, while wind-resistant assemblies deal with structural integrity against wind forces rather than fire safety. Therefore, only nonfire-resistance-rated assemblies have the flexibility of not needing fire-resistant compliance when connecting noncombustible items.