Metl-Span's FM 4881 Windload Ratings for Panels Manufactured in all Metl-Span Plants-Fastening Patterns 1, 2 and 4

 

Test results from this program and prior Approval programs sponsored by Metl-Span LLC indicate that 2 to 6 in. (50 to 150 mm) thick Metl-Span CF 24, CF 24A, CF 30, CF 30A, CF 36, CF 36A & CF 42 insulated panels produced with minimum 26 ga. [minimum 0.0170 in. (0.432 mm) base steel thickness] painted (optional) stainless, galvanized or Galvalume steel interior and exterior facers and an Approved foam system meet the Approval requirements of the Standard listed above as indicated in the tables below when installed as indicated below.

 

Manufacturer 

Wall Panels

Thickness 

Width 

Max Height 

Hail Rating 

Metl-Span LLC 

CF-24, CF-24A 

2-6 in.
(50-150 mm) 

24 in.
 (610 mm) 

No Limit 

Class S (severe) 

 

Wall Panel Min. Thickness

Panel Securement

Wind Load Rating & Zone 

Max Support Steel Spacing

Min Support Steel Thickness

Min Support Steel Yield Stress 

4.0 in. (100 mm) 

FP1
(see below) 

Class +105/-147 Zone H 

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +80/-112
Zone H

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm)

14 ga. [0.0710 (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 

 Manufacturer  

Wall Panels

Thickness

Width

  Max Height  

Hail Rating

Metl-Span LLC

CF-24, CF-24A, CF-30, CF-30A,
CF-36, CF-36A, CF-42

2-6 in.
(50-150 mm)

24-42 in.
(610-1065 mm)

No Limit

Class S (severe)

 

 Wall Panel Min Thickness

Panel Securement 

Wind Load Rating & Zone 

Max Support Steel Spacing 

Min Support Steel Thickness 

Min Suport Steel Yield Stress 

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H

8 ft 0 in. (2440 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +40/-56
Zone H

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +60/-84
Zone H

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +40/-56
Zone H

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +50/-70
Zone H

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H 

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP1
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H 

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H 

10 ft 8 in. (3250 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H

9 ft 0 in. (2745 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +40/-56
Zone H 

8 ft 0 in. (2440 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H 

7 ft 0 in. (2135 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +50/-70
Zone H

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +60/-84
Zone H 

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +30/-112
Zone H

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H 

9 ft 0 in. (2745 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H 

8 ft 0 in. (2440 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +40/-56
Zone H 

7 ft 0 in. (2135 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H 

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +50/-70
Zone H 

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +75/-105
Zone H 

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H 

9 ft 0 in. (2745 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP2
(see below)

CLass +35/-49
Zone H 

7 ft 0 in. (2135 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H 

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +55/-77
Zone H 

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +70/-98
Zone H 

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H 

9 ft 3 in. (2819 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H 

7 ft 0 in. (2135 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H 

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +55/-77
Zone H 

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP2
(see below)

Class +70/-98
Zone H 

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone HM-LM (FL) 

14 ft 6 in. (4420 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H 

14 ft 6 in. (4420 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H 

12 ft 0 in. (3660 mm)

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +40/-56
Zone H 

10 ft 0 in. (3050 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H 

9 ft 0 in. (2745 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +55/-77
Zone H 

8 ft 0 in. (2440 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +60/-84
Zone H 

7 ft 0 in. (2135 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +75/-105
Zone H 

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +80/-112
Zone H 

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +105/-147 Zone H 

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +125/-175
Zone HM-LM (FL)

3 ft 0 in. (915 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 4.0 in. (100 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +130/-182
Zone H

3 ft. 0 in. (915 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H 

12 ft 0 in. (3660 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H 

10 ft 0 in. (3050 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +40/-56
Zone H 

9 ft 0 in. (2745 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +50/-70
Zone H 

8 ft 0 in. (2440 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +55/-77
Zone H 

7 ft 0 in. (2135 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +65/-91
Zone H

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +75/-105
Zone H 

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +95/-133
Zone H 

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 3.0 in. (75 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +120/-168
Zone H 

3 ft 0 in. (915 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H 

12 ft 0 in. (3660 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H 

10 ft 0 in. (3050 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +40/-56
Zone H 

9 ft 0 in. (2745 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H 

8 ft 0 in. (2440 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +50/-70
Zone H 

7 ft 0 in. (2135 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +60/-84
Zone H 

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +70/-98
Zone H 

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +90/-126
Zone H 

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.5 in. (65 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +115/-161
Zone H 

3 ft 0 in. (915 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone HM-LM (FL) 

12 ft 0 in. (3660 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +30/-42
Zone H 

12 ft 0 in. (3660 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +35/-49
Zone H

10 ft 0 in. (3050 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +40/-56
Zone H 

9 ft 0 in. (2745 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +45/-63
Zone H 

8 ft 0 in. (2440 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +50/-70
Zone H 

7 ft 0 in. (2135 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +60/-84
Zone H 

6 ft 0 in. (1830 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +70/-98
Zone H 

5 ft 0 in. (1525 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +85/-119
Zone HM-LM (FL)

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +90/-126
Zone H

4 ft 0 in. (1220 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +110/-154
Zone HM-LM (FL) 

3 ft 0 in. (915 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

 2.0 in. (50 mm)

FP4
(see below)

Class +115/-161
Zone H

3 ft 0 in. (915 mm) 

14 ga. [0.0710 in. (1.80 mm)]

50 ksi (315 MPa)

Table Notes:  Panels rated for Zone H may be used in Zones H and NH.
                          Panels rated for Zone HM-LM (FL) may be used in Zones HM-LM, H and NH.

 

FP1-Two Clip Attachment Srews (stainless steel or coated carbon steel 1/4-14 HWH self drilling fasteners with type 3 points, 1/4-14, 1/4-20, 1/4-28 or 12-24 HWH self drilling fasteners with type 5 points or #14-14 HWH self tapping fasteners with type AB, B or BP points) through one 4" CF U-Clip at each bearing in each panel side joint.  See Appendix C.

FP2-Two Clip Attachment Screws (stainless steel or coated carbon steel 1/4-14 HWH self drilling fasteners with type 3 points, 1/4-14, 1/4-20, 1/4-28 or 12-24 HWH self drilling fasteners with type 5 points or #14-14 HWH self tapping fasteners with type AB, B or BP points) through one 4" CF U-Clip at each bearing in each panel side joint and one Fab-Lok fastener (10-4, 10-8 or 10-12 suitable for the thickness of the structural member) or Bulb-tite Structural Blind Rivets (RV6603-9-3, RV66903-9-6, RV6603-9-10 or RV6603-9-12 suitable for the thickness of the structural member) per bearing through the structural member into the interior panel facer 10-1/2 diameter drill bit.  See Appendix C.

FP4-Two Clip Attachment Screws (stainless steel or coated carbon steel 1/4-14 HWH self drilling fasteners with type 3 points, 1/4-14, 1/4-20, 1/4-28 or 12-24 HWH self drilling fasteners with type 5 points or #14-14 HWH self tapping fasteners with type AB, B or BP points) through one 4" CF U-Clip at each bearing in each panel side joint and three Fab-Lok fasteners (10-4, 10-8 or 10-12) suitable for the thickness of the structural member or Bulb-tite Structural Blind Rivets (RV6603-9-3, RV6603-9-6, RV6603-9-10 or RV6603-9-12 suitable for the thickness of the structural member per bearing through the structural member into the interior panel facer equally spaced between U-Clips through holes predrilled with a 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) diameter drill bit.  See Appendix C.

Tests show 1) that the panels in and of themselves would not create a need for automatic sprinklers and 2) that the panels would be acceptable in a combusitble occupancy protected by automatic sprinklers as defined by FM Global Property Loss Prevention Standards.