Labels:kite | sky OCR: Advantages to the A&E Non combustibility Although it is probably incorrect to call type of building construction "fireproof' in light gage steel construction you truly have non -combustible frame What burns fire the carpet, curtains furniture which ultimately is the cause of death and injury In the case of sever fire the steel frame does not contribute to the fire This very relevant to floor to floor fire such as gas or kitchen type contributing tc the fuel of fire and generating high source of heat. That's were there may be transmission of fire into the framing The steel frame syst tem will not contribute to or fuel the flame Beyond that code advantages for light gage steel framing allows more stories of struc ture to built compared TC wood framing insur ance advantag les the safety and p ...
