Fire Safety and Cold-Formed SteelAs building codes have loosened requirements to allow broader use of combustible materials, it is not surprising that the number of fires in wood-framed buildings still under construction has risen dramatically. Steel is non-combustible and offer a proven, safe alternative to wood structures, especially in the four story and larger buildings that present the highest risk to occupants and to adjacent properties. ![]()
SFIA has the following resources to help contractors, designers, code officials and the general public understand the risk of combustible construction and the benefits of using a proven material such as cold-formed steel.
NEW *Cost comparison of CFS versus wood*
Insurance savings with cold-formed steel
A fire professional's perspective
Cost to the community of non-combustible construction
Fire safety in mid-rise construction
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