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  1. epwh

    Fire rating of steel

    I'd go with gypsum wallboard protection. Depending on the M/D and required fire resistance rating, you might only need 1 or 2 layers of 5/8" board. Much cheaper than spray-on cementitious or intumescent materials. If headroom is a problem, increasing the M/D of the beam will reduce the...

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