Interpretation #6793
Published June 23, 2011
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2004
- Code
- BUILDING
- Code Description
- Building
- Chapter
- 7
- Section
- 714
- Topic
- Concrete Columns
Question
Is it the intent of 714.4 to include concrete columns as part of the structural members requiring protection?
Answer Published 06/23/2011 at 1:53 PM
No. A concrete column is a composite structure that
usually has no fire protective covering.
usually has no fire protective covering.
Commentary
Impact protection would be requried if the concrete columns
have a sprayed-on or similar fire protective coating on
them.