Originally Posted by renosteinke
I am just at a loss trying to write code that differentiates between "structural steel" and "steel framing."


Florida's code section seems pretty straightforward and clear to me. In the 'definitions' section of the code some language could be added to differentiate between structural steel (intended to be a load bearing component of the structure) and 'steel framing' (non-load bearing, structurally designed to support interior walls or partitions).