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Building Designers need to account for the dead and live loads of fire sprinkler systems, in addition to the other load requirements imposed under the model building codes. Truss Designers are responsible for incorporating the additional load from the fire sprinkler systems into the truss design. The information in this Research Report is applicable to both floor and roof systems. Only vertical loads from fire sprinkler systems are discussed; lateral loads, where required, should be evaluated separately by a Registered Design Professional.
William “Al” James passed away at the age of 87 on February 26, 2015.
- In order to illustrate how important it is to make connections, build friendships and, ultimately, reap the benefits of giving back, Rick shares his past experiences and influencers.
- Rick became the leader he is today through being led by others who had a long-term vision for the companies he was a part of, and for the industry as a whole.
- The SBCA Board is currently considering the development of an “Emerging Leaders” program to give our industry’s next generation of leaders an opportunity to begin networking with each other today.
In March, SBCA undertook ASTM E119 floor assembly fire testing at NGC Testing Services in Buffalo, NY.
When it comes to getting the right structural building components for a project, cost isn’t everything, but how do you convince the building designer? Communication is key.
Truss industry standard of care items are contained throughout ANSI/TPI 1,* The National Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction. The focus of this article is ANSI/TPI 1 Chapter 2, Section 2.3.5.1 and companion Section 2.4.5.1, which require a truss designer to prepare truss design drawings (TDD) based on design criteria and requirements set forth in the construction documents. The truss industry should expect to get this information from the building designer (BD), which may include the building owner, contractor or a registered design professional (RDP). Particularly when there is an RDP for the building, the design community expects the truss industry to design components that conform to the truss framing plan and specified design parameters within the construction documents, unless instructed otherwise in writing.
- There are many published installation guides available for product-specific applications, but few account for framing tolerances when dissimilar materials are integrated into the overall building and the expectations for overall performance.
- NFC’s Standards Development Sub-committee will begin outlining framing practices performed everyday where tolerances and known good performance have not been detailed in depth.
- The subcommittee will take a “through the eyes of a framer” point of view and provide step-by-step implementation guidelines and options.
Leading up to the March Open Quarterly Meeting (OQM) in Denver, the SBCA Executive Committee started working on an “Emerging Leader” initiative.