Fire-Resistent Design Guide Unveiled

by Stacy Rinella | February 19, 2025 9:30 am

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The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)[2] has published the Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems, Second Edition. This extensive resource for fire protection of metal building systems has been updated to reflect the latest codes and research.

“Having up-to-date fire protection information is vital when planning and constructing a new building,” says Vincent E. Sagan, P.E., MBMA Director of Codes and Standards. “The updated Guide provides a wealth of information on how to effectively meet the fire-resistance requirements of a metal building project. It incorporates current practices and the results of research undertaken by MBMA, its member companies and other industry groups.”

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The comprehensive 103-page guide contains eight chapters, a bibliography, a glossary and includes the following information:

• Prescriptive fire protection practices related to occupancy and construction options
• Fire protection considerations for metal building system columns, roofs, and walls
• Detailed explanations of specific fire protection materials
• Repair/replacement after fire damage
• Comprehensive industry resource listing for fire-resistance design

The second edition, co-branded with the International Code Council (ICC), is updated to reference the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). A preview with full table of contents is available at https://store.accuristech.com/mbma/products/preview/2920076[4]. The guide is available for purchase at mbmamanual.com[5].

“Given recent events, this guide is more important than ever,” adds Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “Many thanks to Dr. Nestor Iwankiw of Jensen Hughes, who was the primary author of this updated guide, as well as the members of MBMA’s Fire & Insurance Committee, which provided direction and advisory reviews.”

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