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Non-Combustible
Steel is a non-combustable material that will not add fuel to the spread of fire. "Unlike a wood structure, steel-framed structure can help safeguard your assets against fire accidents." -BuildSteel.org
"It's a common fact that steel is non-combustible.
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The melting point of steel is approximately 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit
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Building fire temperatures average 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and rarely exceed 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit
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Thus, the steel structures will not melt.
While the stiffness and yield strength of steel are reduced at ultra-high temperatures, modern building codes and fire protection methods take these reductions into consideration." -BuildSteel.org
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