Spray-applied fireproofing on structural steel is one of the building elements the code singles out for independent, third-party special inspection. This guide explains what IBC
On open-structure commercial ceilings, the insulation question usually comes down to two options, and they are not the same kind of product. This guide compares
Architects are leaving structural steel exposed more often than ever, and that steel still has to meet its fire-resistance rating. Intumescent fireproofing is usually the
If you are specifying, bidding, or inspecting fireproofing on a commercial steel building, you have seen both ASTM E119 and UL 263 stamped on product
When an open-ceiling warehouse, gymnasium, or distribution center needs both a code-required fire rating and real thermal and acoustic performance, one product cannot do both
Specifying fire protection for steel that lives in a covered parking deck, a breezeway, or a loading dock with partial cover is not the same
Intumescent coatings can be one of the most dependable forms of passive fire protection for exposed structural steel. Applied correctly, they hold up for years
If you are looking at fire-rated intumescent coating applied to steel and wondering whether you can put a finish coat over it, the short answer
When an architect leaves structural steel visible instead of hiding it behind drywall, that steel still has to meet the same fire-resistance requirements as steel