Published 01/2009 - Volume 1 Issue 1

Published June 1, 2007. This standard describes acceptable methods for determining the fire resistance of concrete building and masonry building assemblies and structural elements, including walls, floor and roof slabs, beams, columns, lintels, and masonry fire protection for structural steel columns. These methods shall be used for design and analysis purposes and shall be based on the fire exposure and applicable end-point criteria of ASTM E 119. This standard does not apply to composite metal deck floor or roof assemblies. The primary intended use of this document is for determining the design requirements for concrete and masonry elements to resist fire and provide fire protection. Tolerance compliance to the provisions for concrete shall be based on information provided in ACI 117. Consideration for compliance to the provisions for masonry shall be based on the information provided in ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602.

For more than a decade, this established Des Moines suburb has insisted on brick for its commercial construction. According to Paul Dekker, Urbandale’s Director of Community development, the brick requirement was initiated by a council member who thought that concrete buildings were “too cold”, while brick was perceived as “warm” and considered a “long-lasting, quality material...

CODE TO REQUIRE MASONRY ON MULTI-FAMILY STRUCTURES

WHEREAS, the City of ______ has the authority to regulate the manner of constructing buildings and structures and accessories thereof; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of ______ to promote the general welfare of the community and to protect the value of building and property, the image and character of a community, and the preservation and enhancement of property values; and...