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Fire performance of trusses
SECTION 17 fire performance OF performance - INTRODUCTIONF ireproof buildings do not exist. Even buildingsconstructed entirely of noncombustible materials cansuffer complete loss due to a fire started in the contentsof the building. The intention of fire performanceevaluation is to provide safe structures using reasonableand feasible measures, while taking into account aresponsible risk cost benefit assessment. The generalconsiderations of fire performance evaluation mustinclude all the following: structural components,exterior and interior finish components, buildingcontents, detection and alarm systems, exit design, fireprotection system (sprinklers), protection from adjacentbuildings or fire hazards, accessibility to fire -fighters,and the availability o
to wood truss usage, can apply generally to all types of mixed and light frame construction. Finally, inasmuch as the fire performance of trusses continues to be an issue in the marketplace, WTCA has worked with the Houston Fire Department to develop an educational CD and web based educational program that takes a look at the truss industry ...
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