Metal Composite Material (MCM) Building Code Fire Requirements
Uses and applications of metal composite materials (MCM), with regards to code compliance and fire-safety requirements
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This presentation will cover topics important to the Architect, Designer, and Specifier of exterior metal composite wall panel systems regarding code compliance and fire safety requirements. It will provide an overview of metal composite materials, attachment systems and a review of the relevant sections of the International Building Code (IBC).
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More than 150,000 square feet of ALPOLIC fire-resistant metal composite materials in six finishes were used in the retrofitting of Calgary’s One Palliser Square.
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Originally published in PM Engineer
Originally published in October 2021
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the definitions of Non-combustibility.
- Recognize the base elements of an exterior wall assembly, the characteristics of metal composite materials, and the impact on the design of exterior wall assemblies.
- Comprehend the IBC requirements for MCM cladding.
- Assess applicable fire testing per IBC for exterior wall assemblies, with focus on the NFPA 285.
- Realize the role of engineering judgments and letters of equivalency.
