The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) developed the Code Compliance Certification Program (C3P) to verify products meet building code requirements. Although codes vary by jurisdiction, the program follows the latest international standards published by the International Code Council.
The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) Code Compliance Certification Program verifies that products produced by SFIA member companies meet the requirements of the building code.
Vote for Certification Update
The SFIA Board of Directors approved updates to the SFIA C3 Program for cold-formed steel (CFS) product producers. SFIA is introducing program changes that reduce costs for manufacturer members while preserving a strong Code Compliance Certification framework.
All SFIA members that manufacture CFS structural or nonstructural framing are required to participate within the program requirements
Members are encouraged to learn about the C3 updates and ask questions. Voting began February 3, 2026. Voting members should be sure they have received their ballots. To ask questions about the C3 Program, contact Don Allen, SFIA executive director.
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Be part of the CFS Framing Industry
Help shape the industry’s future. SFIA brings together more than 1,500 members across the steel supply chain: mills, coil coaters and processors, stud and connector manufacturers, panelizers, engineers, suppliers, and framing contractors, giving you powerful resources, connections and opportunities.
SFIA Member Benefits:
- Access to SFIA’s technical director and Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) engineering experts
- Certification programs that build trust with clients
- Exclusive technical publications and design resources
- Promotional visibility on BuildSteel™
- Inclusion in architectural specifications
- Involvement in code and standards development
- Opportunity to participate in the SFIA industry-wide environmental product declaration (EPD)
- SFIA Architectural Services
- Participation in steel framing tonnage surveys and industry benchmarking
Learn more about SFIA membership.
About SFIA
The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), a unique organization representing steel mills, coil coaters, stud and connector manufacturers, component fabricators, Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) members, suppliers/distributors, contractors and others, provides members with exclusive access to technical cold-formed steel (CFS) framing services, including CFS certification, environmental product declarations, market data and analysis, technical design guides, specification review services, architectural services, the Steel Framing Learning Portal , the SFIA Awards and more. SFIA is an accredited ANSI Standards Development Organization. Follow SFIA on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
