MiTek has expanded the FWH Fire Wall Hanger series to include the higher load carrying capacity FWHBP, the Fire Wall Hanger for Beams and Purlins. By utilizing the stud pack or post below, capacity of the hanger has increased almost 2.5x that of...

1. Adoption of ASCE 7-16

• The IBC wind speed maps and seismic design maps have been updated.
• A new section has been added to Chapter 16 to address tsunami loads.
• Table 1607.1 has been revised to change the deck and balcony Live Loads to 1.5 times...