Span Tables for 22- to 16-Gauge Type B Metal Decks for Florida Projects
We offer span table sourcing, verification, and engineer-reviewed submittal packages for 22- to 16-gauge Type B metal deck span tables for Florida projects.
Summary
- Manufacturer span tables online
- Florida Building Code checked
- Engineer-reviewed span charts
Finding accurate span tables for 22- to 16-gauge Type B metal decks for Florida projects requires code awareness and manufacturer data. Miami Metal Deck compiles manufacturer span tables, code cross-references, and engineer reviews so your design team can select compliant panels quickly. This article explains where to find validated span tables, how to confirm Florida applicability, and what documentation to require for submittals and shop drawing reviews.
Primary sources for span tables
Start with the deck manufacturer. The most reliable span tables are published by manufacturers and are based on tested section properties and design tests. Miami Metal Deck maintains current span tables that cover 22- to 16-gauge Type B decks and notes limits for live load, uniform load, and allowable deflection.
Industry organizations are a second resource. Consult the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) guidance and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) specifications for metal deck design methodology. For Florida projects, cross-check these tables against the Florida Building Code and local amendments to ensure wind and seismic provisions are addressed.
Verifying Florida applicability
Florida projects need special attention to wind loads, higher exposure categories, and corrosion considerations for coastal sites. Verify that span tables are calculated for the correct design loads, load combinations, and deflection criteria required by the Florida Building Code or your design criteria.
Ask whether published tables include adjustments for bearing lengths, panel continuity, and composite action if you plan to use a composite slab. When tables are not directly applicable, a licensed structural engineer should perform project-specific calculations using the manufacturer properties and referenced standards.
Documentation and engineer review
Require stamped or engineer-reviewed span tables and submittal packages for permit and quality assurance. Miami Metal Deck provides technical data sheets, downloadable PDF span charts, and engineer-reviewed notes that reference the governing code and load cases for 22- to 16-gauge Type B decks.
Keep documentation that shows gauge, deck type, coating (galvanization or finish), and any site-specific adjustments. That documentation simplifies permit review and protects your project schedule during inspections and installation.
How to use span tables in procurement and budgeting
For procurement, use span tables to verify allowable spans and select the minimum gauge that meets structural and deflection requirements for your project. For budgeting, firms commonly estimate by area and include contingencies for engineered adjustments. Miami Metal Deck offers verified span data and submittal-ready documents so your estimators and structural team can align specifications and budgets without guessing.
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