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34.8.2.1 Steel Columns

Fire Code 2018 of Maine > 34 General Storage > 34.8 Protection of Rubber Tires > 34.8.2 Building Arrangement > 34.8.2.1 Steel Columns

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Steel columns shall be protected as follows unless protected in accordance with 16.1.4 of NFPA 13:

For storage exceeding 15 ft to 20 ft (4.6 m to 6 m) in height, columns shall have 1-hour fireproofing.
For storage exceeding 20 ft (6 m) in height, columns shall have 2-hour fireproofing for the entire length of the column, including connections with other structural members.

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