Stud Code Compliance Certification Program

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. Panels are also labeled under the program.

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.

Stud Code Compliance Certification Program
For Cold-Formed Steel Structural and Non-Structural Framing Members

Best Practices Guide for the SFIA Stud Manufacturing Compliance Program
As a partner with SFIA in the administration of the SFIA Code Compliance Certification Program, Intertek has worked with many manufacturers to address various issues of noncompliance with the Program Requirements. This document details the best practices and recommendations that have been the most successful. Implementation of these best practices is not mandatory, but highly encouraged in order to minimize the issues of noncompliance.

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Steel Framing Volume Rebounds in Second Half of 2020

Despite the historic disruption to the economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, total manufacturing volume of cold-formed steel framing products for 2020 rebounded strongly from a 2Q drop of 16 percent to end the year at 1,057,600 tons, or 8 percent lower year-over-year. According to the latest Quarterly Market Data Report released by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), volume of Structural products manufactured in 2020 remained relatively consistent throughout the year ending with 126,051 tons in 4Q. Also, while the manufacturing of Nonstructural products dropped by 21 percent in 2Q, the volume recovered in 4Q to 121,651, or only 5 percent lower than the same period in 2019.

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..