Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Single, Chase, and Shaft Wall (Head, Vertical, & Bottom Joint Protection)-
-Keep track ends butted
-Perpendicular Mineral Wool only Flute Fill (no caulk/spray)
-Parallel under Flute Cover (no mineral wool required)
-accommodate up to 1 1/2" fire proofing on Beam Flange Edges
-accommodate up to 2 layers of 5/8" Type X
-flute fill stuff "oversized plugs" before stud and bottom track
-6" and wider walls cut plug in half and install from each side
-no caulk/spray required
Fastener Attachment 24" O/C max.
Installed Gap
(See Notes)
BlazeFrame Composite
Track/Fire Stop
(When Exists)
Fastener below Obstruction
Max 24" from O/H www.blazeframe.com
Mineral Wool
Flute Fill
1" to 4"
(See Notes)
5/8" Type X
Gypsum Wallboard
1, 2, 3 Layers for 1, 2, 3 Hr Rating
Steel Stud
Max 24" O/C
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Perpendicular Underneath Beam - Offset Leg Profile Option
-Use BlazeFrame offset leg profile
-Install prior to fire proofing (no z-clips required)
-Scrape fire proofing materials away to top of intumescent
Metal Pan Deck
Fire Proofing
(Thickness by Others)
Fastener Attachment
24" O/C max.
Installed Gap
(See Notes)
5/8" Type X
Gypsum Wallboard
Structural Steel Support
BlazeFrame Composite
Track/Fire Stop
"OL" - Series
1" to 4"
(See Notes)
Steel Stud
Max 24" O/C www.blazeframe.com
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Perpendicular to Beam - 3" or less and Cantilevered from Beam Flange
-14ga Angle or Flat Stock outrigger with BlazeFrame offset leg profile
-Attach outrigger to offset leg profile on ground
-Attach outrigger/offset leg assembly to underside of Beam before fire proofing
-Fire proof beam filling area above outrigger/offset leg assembly
- Scrape fire proofing materials away to top of intumescent
Metal Pan Deck
Fire Proofing
(Thickness by Others)
Fastener Attachment
16" O/C max.
Installed Gap
(See Notes)
Structural Steel
Support
Min. 14ga strap/angle fastened to web and opposing offset leg
BlazeFrame Composite
Track/Fire Stop
"OL" - Series
1" to 4"
(See Notes)
Steel Stud
Max 24" O/C
5/8" Type X
Gypsum Wallboard www.blazeframe.com
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Perpendicular Underneath Beam - Z-Clips and Standard Profile Option
Use Z-Clip and standard BlazeFrame profile
-Fill and seal all voids above BlazeFrame with additional fire proofing or caulking materials
Metal Pan Deck
Fire Proofing
(Thickness By Others)
Installed Gap
(See Notes)
BlazeFrame Composite
Track/Fire Stop
5/8 Type X
Gypsum Wallboard www.blazeframe.com
Structural Steel Support
Z-Clip Attachment Clips
(16" O/C)
Fastener Attachment into
Z-Clips 16" O/C
1" to 4"
(See Notes)
Steel Stud
Max 24" O/C
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Perpendicular Underneath Beam - Attach through Fire Proofing Option
-Fire Proofing less than 1" - attach through fire proofing standard BlazeFrame profile
-Fastener attachment and load capacity per fastener manufacturer
- Fill and seal all voids above BlazeFrame with additional fire proofing or caulking
Metal Pan Deck
Fire Proofing
(Thickness By Others)
Installed Gap
(See Notes)
BlazeFrame Composite
Track/Fire Stop
5/8 Type X
Gypsum Wallboard
Structural Steel Support
Z-Clip Attachment Clips
(16" O/C)
Fastener Attachment into through Fire Proofing
1" to 4"
(See Notes)
Steel Stud
Max 24" O/C www.blazeframe.com
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Beam Penetration - "Horse shoe" around beam
-20ga angle, z-clip, track, or stud centered in beam pocket
-fire proofing or mineral wool "pocket fill"
-square cut drywall around beam
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dix A (below) - Offset Leg - Fire
Proofing Cavity Fill - (Pre-Fire Proofing Framing)
-Appendix B (below) - U-Shape - Mineral Wool Cavity Fill - (Post Fire Proofing Framing)
Metal Pan Deck
Angle or Z-clip attached to beam or
Steel Track Frame
Fire Proofing or
Mineral Wool only encompass angle or z-clip
BlazeFrame
Composite
Track/Fire Stop
Steel Stud
Max 24" O/C
5/8 Type X
Gypsum Wallboard
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Parallel to Flute - Flute Cover (no mineral wool required)
-Install BlazeFrame FC (flute cover) over fluted areas
-No wool required above
-Fasten BlazeFrame Profile to Flute Cover
-Open ends "cap" with min 4" width of Mineral Wool compressed 33%
Fastener Attachment 16" O/C max.
Fastener Attachment 24" O/C max.
Installed Gap
(See Notes)
BlazeFrame Composite
Track/Fire Stop
BlazeFrame (FC)
Flute Cover
(Continuous)
1" to 4"
(See Notes)
Steel Stud
Max 24" O/C
5/8 Type X
Gypsum Wallboard
Min. 4 pcf Mineral Wool
Compress min. 33%
Extend min. 4" inward into flute above Flute Cover
Concrete Fill
Min. 4 pcf Mineral Wool
Compress min. 33%
Extend min. 4" inward into flute above Flute Cover
Installed Gap
(See Notes)
5/8 Type X
Gypsum Wallboard
BlazeFrame Composite
Track/Fire Stop
Max 24" O/C
Steel Stud www.blazeframe.com
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Install Exterior Corner - ECA (End Cap Angle) Clips
Top View Insert ECA into track
Top View
Side View Insert ECA into track
ECA inside track attached with fastener
Intersecting wall
"fresh piece" of
BlazeFrame butted against intumescent
Install Drywall - Notch or slot (slider direction) corner to accommodate intersecting tracks
Notched Drywall "Corner Void"
Slot Drywall
"Slot Accomodate Track leg"
Depth of
Track Leg
Depth of
Track Leg
Width of
Track Profile
Width of
Track Leg
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Install "Offset Jog" in wall layout
Top View Insert ECA into track
Top View
Intumescent of oppsing ECA
Profiles in "butted" contact
BlazeFrame OSA Profile
(Outside Angle)
Top View
BlazeFrame OSA Profile
(Outside Angle)
BlazeFrame Track
Profile www.blazeframe.com
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Install "Offset Substrate Heights" in wall layout
Small Offset:
Side View
Intumescent "patch" added to assembly
Large Offset:
Side View
Fasten to "Beam" www.blazeframe.com
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Accommodate "cast in place" or vertical obstructions
Eliminate "grinding" cut outs
Option A - Inside Angle Bypass
ISAF (Slotted Vertical Leg) Profile IANF (Solid Vertical Leg) Profile
1.25" 1.25"
(I) (I)
(L) (L)
(S)
Concrete
Side View
Wall Cavity Penetration
(i.e. conduit/pipe)
Top View Cast in Place Bypass
BlazeFrame Profile
BlazeFrame "ISAF or IANF" Profile
BlazeFrame Profile
Wall Cavity Penetration
(i.e. conduit/pipe)
BlazeFrame Profile
BlazeFrame "ISAF" or
"IANF" Profile www.blazeframe.com
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Option B - Utilize SKAB (service knockout bridge) profiles from BlazeFrame
"Service Knockouts in SKB Profile"
Top View using SKB Profile Top View SKB (field modified)
BlazeFrame Profile
BlazeFrame Profile
Factory Knockout
Wall Cavity Penetration
(i.e. conduit/pipe)
Factory Knockout
SKB field modified
(snipped out) to accomodate
Vertical Sleeve/Obstruction
SKB Profile
Located in Wall
BlazeFrame Profile
BlazeFrame Profile
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Option C - Utilize FSP (flat strap patch) to patch "leg cut out"
Top View Side View
BlazeFrame FSP
(Flatstrap Patch) www.blazeframe.com
Fasten FSP to outer surface of track leg
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Fire Rated Control Joints Vertical Application
Intumescent
1.00"
1.25" .75" 1.25"
Part #
CJB-18
Intumescent
Width
1.25"
Profile
Width
3.25"
Gauge
.018
Installation:
-Locate first flange of CJB between wall "stud" and wall sheathing
-Fasten CJB max. 8" O/C utilizing wall sheathing fasteners for attachment
-Span wall sheathing from adjacent "stud" and attach to second CJB flange
-Edges of wall sheathing align with edges of intumescent material
Rated 1 hour - Top View CJB at Stud/Jamb (Single Side & Back to Back)
Rated 2 Hour - Top View CJB at Stud/Jamb (Single Side & Back to Back) www.blazeframe.com
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Fire Rated Control Joints Horizontal Application
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Beam Penetration - Installation Beam
Cavity Fire Proofing Fill
-Offset leg profile (solid leg profile shown)
-Pre Track before fire proofing
-Fire Proofing Fill - Beam Cavity
-"Square Cut" Gypsum Board
1. Structural Support - I-Beam or Open Web
Truss Penetration through wall
2. Offset Leg Profile - Install offset leg profile with "upper leg" depth to extend through required fire proofing extending past edge of beam flange
3. BlazeFrame Profile - Install Blazeframe profile intersecting beam attached to deck leaving gap distance of required fire proofing on beam
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1A. Flange - Snip web of vertical "beam drops" and bend inward towards legs (end view)
1B. Flange - Side profile of "bent flange" in track cavity
1C. Attachment - Install over offset leg profile and fasten flange to offset leg profile typical fastener (end view)
Note: Beam Drops are 20ga material
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1. Beam Drop - Insert "beam drop" and fasten to intersecting BlazeFrame Profile with typical steel fasteners.
2. Joint - Butt intumescent materials to keep continuous around beam
1
1A 1B
3
2
1C
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
1. Beam Cavity Angle Install 20ga angle extending width and height of cavity from Beam web to Beam Drop attaching to either Beam web or Beam Drop "centered" enough to accommodate a min 1 1/4" of fire proofing on either side
Note: alternate Z-clip, Track, or Stud material min. 20ga may be used in place of Angle if installed in similar manner and location
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1. Fire Proofing - Fill beam cavity with fire proofing materials during application onto beam with at least same thickness as required on beam to each side of Beam Cavity Angle and web surface of Beam Drop facing beam cavity
2. Intumescent - Scrape away fire proofing materials from intumescent around beam and along deck to accommodate drywall overlap
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1
2
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
1. Wall Framing - Install wall framing materials
(studs) within 4" of "horse shoe" for gypsum drywall application
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1. Gypsum - Install Gypsum drywall sheathing
"square cutting" around beam penetration leaving "deflection gap" below beam and at overhead substrate
2. Vertical Overlap - Drywall need overlap vertical intumescent on beam drop a min 1/4"
Note:
1) Drywall may completely cover vertical intumescent as it will not interfere with dynamic vertical deflection
2) Do not fasten wall sheathing to "horse shoe" framing around beam penetration
1
1
2
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
Beam Penetration - Installation
-U-shape (solid leg profile shown)
-Pre-applied fire proofing
-Mineral Wool Fill in Beam Cavity
-"Square Cut" Gypsum Board
1. Structural Support - I-Beam or Open Web
Truss Penetration through wall
2. Fire Proofing - Fire proofing materials applied to beam prior to installation of wall framing
3. Z-Clip - Z-clip to extend through fire proofing
Alt: Attach track through fire proofing with
"steel pin"
4. Tabbed Track - Snip web at each end of track and bend into tabs extending upward
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1A. Tabbed Track - Web snipped at each end and formed into tabs (side view)
1B. Tabbed Track - Web snipped at each end and formed into tabs (top view)
1C. Tabbed Track Assembly - Beam drops installed with web located between tab and beam fastened together with screw fastener.
1A
1B
1
2
3
4
1C
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
1. Beam Drops - Section of BlazeFrame track profile extending from track attached to overhead substrate to Tabbed Track below beam (web located between "tab" and beam)
2. Attachment Top Track - Fasten Beam Drop to intersecting top track
3. Attachment Tabbed Track - Fasten Beam
Drop to Tabbed Track through "tab" into web of
Beam Drop
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1. Beam Cavity Angle Install 20ga angle extending width and height of cavity from Beam web to Beam Drop attaching to either Beam web or Beam Drop "centered" enough to accommodate a min 1 1/2" of mineral wool on either side
Note: alternate Z-clip, Track, or Stud material min. 20ga may be used in place of Angle as long as installed in similar manner and location
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1
2
3
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Installation Guide and Tips - Metal Deck/Fire Proofed Beams
1. Mineral Wool Fill - Min. 4pcf mineral wool compressed 50% between beam "cage" and fire proof coated beam penetration on both sides of installed Angle, Z-clip, or Track Profiles
2. Studs - Install wall framing materials (studs) within 4" of "horse shoe" for gypsum drywall application
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1. Gypsum - Install Gypsum drywall sheathing
"square cutting" around beam penetration leaving "deflection gap" below beam and at overhead substrate
2. Vertical Overlap - Drywall need overlap vertical intumescent on beam drop a min 1/4"
Note:
1) Drywall may completely cover vertical intumescent as it will not interfere with dynamic vertical deflection
2) Do not fasten wall sheathing to "horse shoe" framing around beam penetration
1
1
2
2
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