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Specifying Structural and Nonstructural Steel Framing per IBC 2018

About This Program

Having an up to date specification starts with understanding what is in the building code. This course reviews the requirements that steel framing must meet to be compliant to IBC 2018. It covers the standards for manufacturing tolerances, minimum thickness and protective coatings. Participants will also review fire-rated partitions.

Session Takeaways

  • Gain awareness of new standards to specify per IBC 2018
  • Define structural and nonstructural studs
  • List and describe material, manufacturing, coating, and installation requirements
  • Identify characteristics of fire-rated assemblies

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Learning Units

CSI: 1.0 LU
*May be submitted for domain specific learning units to CDT, CCS, CCCA, and/or CCPR recertification.
AIA: 1.0 LU/HSW

Relevant Practices

Design/Engineering
Specifying/Information Management
Product Selection/Specification
Construction Management/Construction
Ownership/Property Management