Fireproofing to existing steel beam
Fireproofing to existing steel beam
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There is some fireproofing to an existing steel beam in an old building, that has been damaged that needs local repairs. The fireproofing appears to me a metal lath and plaster. I see such an assembly in my old (1998) ULC catalogue, for a column (Design No. Z400)but I have not been able so far to find it for a steel beam. Would anyone know which UL or ULC Design No. this would be?






RE: Fireproofing to existing steel beam
UL have differing design numbers for Beams, based upon 'floor-ceiling' (Group N) and 'roof-ceiling' (Group S) designations.
UL numbering system here: Link
I did a quick UL Canada database search and there were no results. See Link
But UL.com (USA based) had 4 designs (N401 to N404) for 'floor-ceiling', as follows: Link
But, you need to check on the flooring system to make sure you comply because in Design N403, for example (see photo below) the 1-5/8" is called out as "2. Steel Floor and Form Units* — 1-5/8 in. deep cellular and fluted types, welded to beam.".
And for beams of 'roof-ceiling' type there are zero metal lathe assemblies as far as I could tell.
The ULC Design Z400 that you mentioned is by Specialty Vermiculite Corp from Canada. It may be worth giving them a call to see if they have a beam assembly that meets UL or ULC.
RE: Fireproofing to existing steel beam
RE: Fireproofing to existing steel beam
RE: Fireproofing to existing steel beam
I think that it is prudent to do patch repairs to the existing/damaged fire proofing system using new constituent materials of similar make-up, so in this case stay with vemiculite plaster rather than Portland cement patches.
RE: Fireproofing to existing steel beam