Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find information on the design of fire-resistive exposed wood members?
Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) #2 illustrates how exposed heavy timber and glued laminated columns and beams can be designed to meet building code fire resistance requirements. 4 pages. (T18) Published 1985.
Download it here: http://www.awc.org/Codes/dcaindex.html
See also: Technical Report 10 - Calculating the Fire Resistance of Exposed Wood Members
Section: Fire Performace of Wood Design
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