Interpretation #6793

Published June 23, 2011

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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.

Commentary

Impact protection would be requried if the concrete columns have a sprayed-on or similar fire protective coating on them.