Back3.1.4.6.(10)

ATTRIBUTION:

Most technical provisions of the BC Fire Code describe how the code’s objectives and functional statements are achieved. However, some provisions, like this one, do not relate directly to a code objective. The following analysis is provided to assist in understanding of the provision.

 

APPLICATION:

Wood girders and beams in heavy timber construction in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A where:
This also applies to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9] where heavy timber construction is considered to have a 45 min fire-resistance rating, as stated in Sentence 9.10.6.2.(1).

INTENT:

To describe the connection requirements between columns, beams and girders to limit the probability of premature structural failure of the heavy timber construction during a fire.