Fire Resistance Design Guide Metal Building Systems, Second Edition

The MBMA Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems is a comprehensive resource for fire protection issues related to metal building systems. The Guide 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

The second edition is updated to reference the 2018 International Building Code (IBC).