Technical Library

Our technical library currently features SSMA's 2009 International Building Code (IBC) version of our Product Technical Information Catalog (PTIC) as well as ICBO Evaluation Report 4943P, which contains design information on metal stud products from SSMA member companies. 

• SSMA Product Technical Information (.pdf) - NEW! Span and load tables based on the 2009 International Building Code (IBC), and featuring the industry's standardized nomenclature and product identification information.
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• SSMA Product Technical Information (.pdf) - Span and load tables based on the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), and featuring the industry's standardized nomenclature and product identification information.
• SSMA Product Technical Information (.pdf) - Span and load tables based on the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC), and featuring the industry's standardized nomenclature and product identification information.
• ICBO 4943P Status Letter (.pdf)
• ICBO ER 4943P (.pdf)
• City of Los Angeles Research Report Letter (.pdf) - Standard (SSMA) shapes may now be calculated in accordance with the current California and City of Los Angeles (COLA) builiding codes; therefore a research report letter is typically not required. Download attached for referenced standards and calculation submittal requirements.
• Cold-Formed Steel Details (.pdf)
• Download CAD Files (.zip format) - If you do not have a zip program to unzip files, download winzip (for PC users)