Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 7 - Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Section 704 - FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
Subsection 704.11 - Bottom flange protection

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 704.11
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Fire protection is not required at the bottom flange of lintels, shelf angles and plates, spanning not more than 6 feet (1829 mm) whether part of the primary structural frame or not, and from the bottom flange of lintels, shelf angles and plates not part of the primary structural frame, regardless of span.

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