I7 - Plan Installation of Steel Stud Systems

Question 1

What are three steps for properly planning a steel stud project?

Answer 1

1) Building code requirements, check and met
2) Construction of steel studs must match drawings.
3) Materials must be accurate.

Question 2

When is a P. Eng required for steel framing?

Answer 2

For load bearing walls or when installation does not comply with section 9.24 of BCBC

Question 3

What is the minimum steel stud size and gauge for studs 16 CO in a 4.3 m-high-non-load bearing partition wall?

Answer 3

32 x 89, 25 Gauge.

Question 4

Describe how a fire-rating requirement affects the building of a steel stud wall system?

Answer 4

the heat generated during a fire causes expansions,

studs are cut 6-12 mm short and not top fastened.

Question 5

In a fire-rated wall, what goes between the metal door jamb and the header?

Answer 5

Gypsum board

Question 6

When a fire separation is required, what is required of studs?

Answer 6

Cut 12 mm short to allow for expansion during fire. These studs are fastened to the bottom but not top.

Question 7

Studs on both sides of an opening must be:

Answer 7

Double, the tracks acting as sill and header for the opening must be returned by at least 12” 300 mm below the sill and above the header.

Opening must be lined with gypsym.