Guide Specifications:


05 40 00 Cold-formed Metal Framing. For use in the preparation of a project specification section covering cold-formed steel exterior wall studs, floor joists, trusses, ceiling and roof joists, and rafters.  Materials may be field installed or shop fabricated and field erected. Studs may be either axially-load bearing or non-axially load bearing.

Commentary: 05 40 00   Provides additional useful information and clarification on the application of provisions and requirements of the codes and standards cited in the Guide Specification (05 40 00).

09 22 16 Nonstructural Metal Framing.  For use in the preparation of a project specification section covering metal framing systems for interior non-load bearing walls, interior ceilings and exterior soffits.

Commentary: 09 22 16   Provides additional useful information and clarification on the application of provisions and requirements of the codes and standards cited in the Guide Specification (09 22 16).