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UL rated floors with metal deck

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mijowe

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Feb 3, 2003
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Most of the UL rated floors involving composite metal deck include a steel beam w/ fireproofing as part of the assembly. Can the slab be supported by something other than a steel beam to be acceptable, for instance, a CMU, Light gage, or concrete wall? Is the beam a requirement for the assembly?
 
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