Is there a requirement for the fire proofing and/or column protection of steel columns in non-storage applications ? Every mention of fire proofing and/or column protection in NFPA 13 involves this taking place in a storage occupancy such as tire storage, rack storage, etc.
However, is there a separate requirement for the fire proofing of steel columns in say, assembly occupancies ? If there is, where would I find this ? In addition, is column protection an acceptable alternative in such an instance. For clarification, I am NOT referring to the fire proofing of steel bar joists in office buildings, etc. Sean Lockyer Project Designer 4617 Parkbreeze Court Cell 386-279-1197 Orlando, Florida 32808 [email protected] Phone: 407-816-9101 www.AITLifeSafety.com Fax: 407-816-9104 _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
