The Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems offers a wealth of information on how to effectively use metal buildings to meet the fire resistance requirements of a project. The MBMA Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems offers you a complete reference guide for fire protection issues related to metal building systems. This resource offers a wealth of information such as: Fire test standards Shape properties for fire resistance Repair/replacement after fire damage Prescriptive fire protection practices related to occupancy and construction options Fire resistive provisions related to construction elements, fire walls, exterior walls, joints, sprinklers and thermal barriers Fire protection considerations involving columns, roofs, walls, and joints Fire protection products and design considerations for columns and beams Detailed explanations of specific fire protection materials Comprehensive industry resource listing for fire resistive design