Fire Codes

Ga Rc 2601

Question: 

In RC 2601, is RC-1 Channel used?

Fire Damaged Trusses

Question: 

I have been hired by an insurance company to determine the extent of damage to roof trusses exposed to fire. How much fire damage compromises the structural integrity of the truss?

Substituting Fire Rated Wood Truss Assemblies For Light Gauge Steel

Question: 

We recently received bids on a school project, which referenced UL P523. This assembly used light-gauge steel trusses. We noted on the drawing that we could accept an alternate design using wood trusses in lieu of light-gauge steel framing, if the alternate design could meet the fire ratings.

Fire Retardants and Truss Design - Educational Program

This presentation provides information and analysis of fire retardant-treated wood and metal plate connected wood truss designs.

Single Membrane Floor Protection Requirements of 2012 IRC Section R501.3 & 2015 IRC Section R302.13

This Research Report aims to enhance fire performance and fire safety characteristics through the application of a gypsum wallboard membrane.

Advocating with Evidence

A CM in Pennsylvania is taking a proactive approach to dealing with exception four of IRC provision R501.3.

Fire Endurance Calculation for Wood Truss Structural Framing Systems: 2-Hour Assembly

Fire endurance ratings may be mandated by code for many assemblies in both floor and roof framing systems. This Research Report discusses methodologies to calculate 2-hour fire endurances of a given assembly.

Sprinkler Loads on Trusses - Educational Program

This presentation provides information on and requirements for sprinkler loads on metal plate connected wood trusses.

Sprinkler Systems and Wood Trusses

The goal of this Research Report is to assist in designing safe buildings economically, especially when sprinkler systems are required or desired in the design.

Fire Resistance Rated Truss Assemblies

A fire endurance rating may be mandated by code for many of the applications where trusses could be used in floor/ceiling, roof/ceiling or in attic separation applications. This Research Report discusses 5 different methods for determining fire resistance.