fire code compliancy
Building to fire code is crucial because it minimizes the risk of fire-related injuries and property damage by ensuring a structure is designed and constructed with safety features that allow for quick evacuation and emergency services response in case of a fire. These features can be proper exit pathways, fire-resistant materials, functioning sprinkler systems, non-combustible materials and defensible space mitigation and ultimately are protecting lives and property within a building; non-compliance can lead to legal consequences and increased insurance costs.
Fortress Building Products is in a unique position to help create defensible space for families living in the Wildland Urban Interface. By providing distinctive solutions to help harden homes we can help to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Evolution Steel Deck Frame products meet & achieve, all requirements for regional fire code compliancy. Check with your local Building Official to review what codes and standards have been set in place for your specific build.
The following standards and codes are already adopted in many states and will continue to evolve and expand to additional states and regions.
Please click on each code or standard for additional information including certification requirements, scope, applicable products, related standards, testing procedures, FAQs and more.
CAL FIRE Building Materials Listing Program
CAL FIRE is a California state agency responsible for safeguarding natural resources within areas designated by the State Board of Forestry as State Responsibility Areas (SRA). In alignment with this mission, the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) introduced the Building Materials Listing (BML) Program. This program serves as a comprehensive initiative aimed at evaluating and certifying a diverse array of building materials. Product manufacturers are required to pass rigorous testing conducted through laboratories accredited by the State Fire Marshal (SFM), ensuring their building materials meet stringent standards for the WUI zone.
The BML Program provide authorities, architects, engineers, contractors, and the fire services with a reliable and readily available source of information when they do not have a staff or subject matter expert to assess the building material quality.
