FREE Live Interactive Webcast - Fire-Rated Products and Their Design Solutions
Event Info
February 18, 2021
Up to 6 USGBC/GBCI credits
Day program*
Welcome, certificate & credit reporting instructions
Fire-Retardant Treated Wood and the International Building Code
08:10 AM - 09:10 AM
This in-depth presentation on fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) focuses on its characteristics, properties, and performance in a fire as well as its preparation, treatment, inspection, and labeling. Fire tests, standards, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification in LEED projects and building code requirements related to FRTW will be covered. Details and examples will be provided on where FRTW is used and what impact it's use has on construction and insurance costs.In addition, International Building Code sections referencing fire-retardant treated wood will be discussed. Technical literature will be provided to all attendees.
- Credit type: HSW
- AIA# J583 | USGBC# 0920007678
- Provider: Hoover Treated Wood Products
- Presenter: Mike Eckhoff
Specialty Doors for Healthcare Design
09:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Specialty door and frame assemblies have been developed that are designed specifically for the built healthcare environment where performance criteria are critical. Reviewed in this course are specialty door and frame assemblies that meet the challenges of infection prevention, building cleanliness, patient privacy, and increased security, as well as containment of radio wave and radiation interference in hospitals and clinics.
- Credit type: HSW
- AIA# AMB019 | USGBC# 0920016018
- Provider: Ambico Ltd.
- Presenter: Jack Shinder
Break
Boralife Technologies Inc.
Fire Safety Layering: An Essential Component in Disaster Resilient Buildings
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The course covers such topics as Safety Layering in the Code Environment and the importance of balancing Passive and Active Strategies, the challenges with trade-offs and fire safety, the future for a Resilient Buildings and Fire Safe North America the organization and its role.
- Credit type: LU
- AIA# AIACES372 | USGBC# 0920009040
- Provider: Rockwool
- Presenter: Cassandra Mellon
Course to be announced
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Course to be announced
01:10 PM - 02:10 PM
Break
Sponsor to be announced
Course to be announced
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
End
Download program Add to Google Calendar/iCal
*This Agenda is final but is subject to updates, additions and changes.