Metal Building Installation International Codes and Standards

The article is about international codes and standards are used in installation and erection of Metal Building.

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
- Manual of Steel Construction
American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)
- Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- ASTM A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy- Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
- ASTM A792/A792M Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
- ASTM A924/A924M Specification for General Requirements for Sheet Steel, Metallic Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
- ASTM B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
- ASTM C635/C635M Specification for the Manufacture, Performance, and Testing of Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panel Ceilings
- ASTM C636/C636M Practice for Installation of Metal Ceiling Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panels
- ASTM C645 Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members
- ASTM D374M Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation
- ASTM D522 Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic Coatings
- ASTM D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
- ASTM D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints
- ASTM D882 Test Methods for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
- ASTM D968 Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive
- ASTM D1654 Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments
- ASTM D1709 Test Method for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method
- ASTM D2244 Test Method for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
- ASTM D2247 Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity
- ASTM D2794 Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)
- ASTM D4214 Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films
- ASTM E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
- ASTM E96 Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
- ASTM E1264 Standard Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products
- ASTM G152 Practice for Operating Open Flame Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
- ASTM G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
American Welding Society (AWS)
- Code for Welding in Building Construction
American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
- AAMA 1302 Voluntary Specifications for Forced-Entry Resistant Aluminum Prime Windows
- AAMA 2603 Voluntary Specification Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
National Gypsum Company
- Gypsum Construction Guide
International Code Council (ICC)
- International Building Code (IBC)
Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
- Metal Building Systems Manual
Steel Door Institute (SDI)
- SDI 112 Recommended Selection and Usage Guide for Standard Steel Doors, Frames, and Accessories
- SDI 118 Basic Fire Door Requirements
- SDI A250.8 Recommended Specifications for Standard Steel Doors and Frames
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
- 580 UL Standard for Safety Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies
- 723 UL Standard for Safety Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
United States Government Department of Commerce (DOC)
- NOAA Atlas 14 Precipitation-Frequency Atlas of the United States
Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC)
- Surface Preparation Standards and Specifications
- SP 1 Solvent Cleaning
- SP 2 Hand Tool Cleaning
- Paint and Coating Standards and Specifications
- SSPC-Paint 25 Zinc Oxide, Alkyd, Linseed Oil Primer for Use Over Hand Cleaned Steel, Type I and Type II
Following Engineering Details can be helpful for Metal Building Installation.
1. Grouting of Equipment and Structural Steel
2. Computer Access Floor
3. Floor Tile and Cove
4. Masonry Work
5. Standard Door and Hardware Schedule for Utility and Special Buildings