The purpose of this listing is to provide a database of building materials that have been tested and approved for use in the State of California. This listing is intended to help architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners identify materials that meet the State’s fire safety requirements.
Purpose
The purpose of this listing is to provide a database of building materials that have been tested and approved for use in the State of California. This listing is intended to help architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners identify materials that meet the State’s fire safety requirements.
The listing includes information on the following⁚
- The material’s fire resistance rating
- The material’s flame spread rating
- The material’s smoke developed rating
- The material’s toxicity rating
This information can be used to compare different materials and to select the materials that are most appropriate for a particular application.
The California State Fire Marshal Building Materials Listing is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, or operation of buildings in California. By using this listing, you can help to ensure that your buildings are safe from fire.
Scope
This listing applies to all building materials that are used in the construction of buildings in the State of California. This includes materials used in the following applications⁚
- Structural elements
- Exterior walls
- Interior walls and ceilings
- Roofing
- Flooring
- Insulation
- Firestopping
This listing does not apply to materials that are used in the construction of one- and two-family dwellings. However, these materials may be included in the listing if they are also used in the construction of other types of buildings.
The California State Fire Marshal Building Materials Listing is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, or operation of buildings in California. By using this listing, you can help to ensure that your buildings are safe from fire.
Definitions
The following definitions apply to this listing⁚
- Approved means that a material has been tested and found to meet the fire safety requirements of the California State Fire Marshal.
- Building material means any material that is used in the construction of a building, including structural elements, exterior walls, interior walls and ceilings, roofing, flooring, insulation, and firestopping.
- Fire resistance rating means the length of time that a material can withstand a fire without failing.
- Flame spread rating means the rate at which a fire will spread across a material.
- Smoke developed rating means the amount of smoke that a material will produce when it is burned.
These definitions are important to understand when using this listing. By understanding the definitions, you can be sure that you are using materials that meet the fire safety requirements of the California State Fire Marshal.
Requirements
All building materials used in the State of California must meet the fire safety requirements of the California State Fire Marshal. These requirements are based on the California Building Code and the California Fire Code. The California Building Code is a set of regulations that govern the design and construction of buildings in California. The California Fire Code is a set of regulations that govern the prevention and suppression of fires in California.
The fire safety requirements of the California State Fire Marshal are designed to protect the public from the dangers of fire. These requirements include⁚
- Requirements for the fire resistance rating of building materials
- Requirements for the flame spread rating of building materials
- Requirements for the smoke developed rating of building materials
- Requirements for the installation of firestopping materials
It is important to note that the fire safety requirements of the California State Fire Marshal are minimum requirements. Local jurisdictions may have more stringent requirements. It is always best to check with your local building department to determine the fire safety requirements for your project.