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The SFIA Code Compliance Certification Program for Structural and Nonstructural Framing Members, gives builders and suppliers the assurance that the cold-formed steel products they purchase from SFIA members meet the highest standards of quality and the latest provisions of the building codes.  To ensure the integrity of the certification, the program is administered by a recognized independent third party, Intertek, who periodically performs unannounced visits the member plants and audits individual products. Both structural and nonstructural stud and track products are tested for their mechanical properties, coatings, dimensions, and labels.  The SFIA program is unlike other certification programs because it has oversight from a group of industry peers composed of manufacturers and non-manufacturers and includes contractors and suppliers/distributors. This, and the high standard of quality assurance provided by the program, make it the only code compliance certification program to be endorsed by the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries. A complete list of companies and manufacturing facilities that produce SFIA-certified cold-formed steel stud and track is found on the Intertek web site. |
Announcements
Steel Framing Volume Edges Up Slightly for 1Q 2020
Total manufactured volume of cold-formed steel framing edged upward 0.5 percent in the first quarter of 2020, to 279,479 tons versus 278,039 in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the latest Quarterly Market Data Report released by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA). Volumes in both Structural Products and Nonstructural cold-formed steel framing products were essentially flat from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the first quarter of 2020.
Structural products are typically used for load bearing applications, such as exterior walls, lateral force resisting systems, floors and roofs. Applications for Nonstructural products generally include framing for non-load bearing walls, soffits, and backing for architectural finishes.
The data in the SFIA Market Data Report is collected through an industry-wide survey. A complete publication containing data and analysis, including results of a survey of market sentiment, is available at this Link.
SFIA Contractors Achieve Certification Status
The SFIA Contractor Certification, introduced in March is off to a strong start with the first ttwo companies awarded certification for both Nonstructural and Structural framing and 20 additional companies currently in the certification process. This new certification, which promotes best practices and continuous improvement, will be promoted to general contractors and owners looking for contractors with CFS expertise, high levels of training, and quality assurance.
A Fire Service Professional’s View
The increased use of wood framing in mid-rise buildings has been accompanied by a growing incidence of major fires that have destroyed these combustible structures both during construction
SFIA Technical Guide
Technical Guide for Cold‐Formed Steel Framing Products, provides with a comprehensive tool for designing with cold‐formed steel framing members..
Certified for Code Compliance
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