Which document governs installation requirements for fireproofing in most commercial buildings?

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Installation requirements for fireproofing in most commercial buildings come from a combination of the governing code and the project’s own specification. The International Building Code provides the regulatory framework that defines what fire resistance must be achieved and how fireproofing systems should be installed to meet that rating. The project’s fire-resistance design (FRD) specification translates that code into concrete, on-site instructions—covering material type, required thickness, substrate preparation, application method, curing, and the inspection and testing steps needed to verify compliance. Together, they ensure the installed fireproofing meets the intended performance for that building. Other standards like NFPA 13 relate to sprinkler systems and not the installation of fireproofing, ASTM E119 is a test method used to confirm fire-resistance ratings of assemblies rather than installation details, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 covers general construction safety rather than installation requirements for fireproofing.