False wall in a duplex

[greg parker]

If you have a fire rated wall in a duplex ? Can you add another 2x4 wall in front of it to support your panel.

 

[gadfly56]

If you have a fire rated wall in a duplex ? Can you add another 2x4 wall in front of it to support your panel.

As long as the construction of the false wall doesn't compromise the fire integrity of the fire separation I don't see why not.