Fire Resistance Design Guide Metal Building Systems Second Edition is a comprehensive resource for fire protection issues related to metal building systems. It provides a wealth of information on how to effectively meet the fire-resistance requirements of a metal building project, such as: fire test standards; shape properties for fire resistance; repair/replacement after fire damage; prescriptive fire protection practices related to occupancy and construction options; fire-resistance provisions related to construction elements, fire walls, exterior walls, joint systems and sprinklers; fire protection considerations for metal building system columns, roofs and walls; detailed explanations of specific fire protection materials; comprehensive industry resource listing for fire-resistance design.
Updated to 2018 International Bulding Code.
