Upcoming Webinars:
Earn valuable CE credits – AIA LU/HSW and BICSI CEC (as noted)
Firestop Specifications: What Architects Need to Know
According to the IBC, “…Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code…as determined by the building official.” Failure to properly do so can jeopardize life safety and property and result in serious liability. This course is intended to provide architects and specifiers of firestop products and systems with the information and resources they need to meet the intent of the code. Being aware of the requirements for proper firestop specifications and drawings during the design phase cannot be overstated. Fully understanding the unique challenges of proper specification are critical to avoid costly changes, delays, and liability downstream.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
Wednesday, November 9
2:00 PM ET • Register here
FIT – Level 2 – Virtual
Designed to educate and train participants in the fundamentals needed to become proficient in the selection and proper installation of firestop systems, this comprehensive course is excellent for designers, contractor installers, code compliance officers, maintenance managers, life-safety officers, loss reduction specialists and all other interested parties seeking a better understanding of the importance of proper firestopping.
AIA 8 LU/HSW and/or BICSI 6 CEC
Wednesday – Thursday, November 16 – 17
10:00 AM ET – 2:00 PM EST • Register here
Advanced Perimeter Fire Containment Systems for Vertical Notched Curtain Wall Systems
This course provides an overview on the advancements in perimeter fire containment systems for vertical notched curtain wall systems. The value of understanding the performance of vertical notched systems in today’s ever-changing complex designs cannot be overstated. By identifying the unique challenges that these assemblies present in the design phase, you can eliminate costly changes, delays, and compromised life safety requirements prior to construction.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
Wednesday, November 30
2:00 PM ET • Register here
Firestopping Engineering Judgements
Firestopping Engineering Judgements, or “EJs” show up on construction projects often when field conditions differ from the original intended design. These unanticipated construction hindrances encountered in the field often cannot be easily or cost-effectively redesigned, so firestop manufacturer recommendations are typically made to propose alternative designs to ensure performance of the firestop system is not compromised. This course is intended to identify the critical elements needed for architect, specifiers, construction industry professionals, building officials, fire officials, firestop contractors and other stakeholders to obtain EJs when necessary, providing guidelines and resources for doing so.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
Wednesday, December 7
2:00 PM ET • Register here
Firestopping Requirements in the IBC
The International Building Code (IBC) is an essential tool intended to preserve public health and safety by providing safeguards from hazards associated with the built environment. The IBC addresses the design and installation of firestopping materials that meet or exceed public health and safety goals. This course is intended to identify the critical areas and guidelines for firestopping within the IBC that architects, specifiers, construction industry professionals, building officials, fire officials, firestop contractors and other stakeholders must be aware of to ensure that the code requirements for a building’s life safety are met.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
Wednesday, December 14
2:00 PM ET • Register here
Firestop 101
The Firestop 101 course focuses on the basics of passive fire protection. The seminar will cover why firestopping is used today, where it is required, how it is tested, product options, UL systems selection, and common installations.
AIA 2 LU/HSW and/or BICSI 2 CEC
Tuesday, December 27
2:00 PM ET • Register here
Unitized Backpan Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Made Easy
Fully understanding the role and value of perimeter fire barrier systems in today’s ever changing and complex designs cannot be overstated. Small panel sizes, flush sill heights, exposed anchors, and steel backpan designs have made a difficult situation even more critical. As the industry changes frequently, understanding how to maintain the integrity of a non-rated curtain wall system for up to 4 hours is critical in the design phase to eliminate costly changes, delays, and compromised life safety requirements during construction.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
Wednesday, December 28
2:00 PM ET • Register here
Barrier Management for Compliance in Healthcare Facilities
An important criterion for a first-class property environment is the establishment of risk management and loss prevention programs to assure the reliability of fire and life safety systems. Barrier management programs are one such risk management practice that entails identifying all types of fire rated assemblies including the types of penetrations, and the activities that cause them to become breached. This program is intended to provide a road map of best practices that can be utilized to assist with commissioning of a new project to the maintaining of these barriers post construction.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
Thursday, December 29
2:00 PM ET • Register here