Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please register in person or log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Pewaukee, WI or Online – Tuesday, May 16, 2023
8:30 am- 4:00 pm CT
Agenda
Introduction
- Concepts
- Fire resistance construction for design flexibility
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- Establishing criteria for when the use of chapter 7 is needed
Definitions
Exterior Wall Provisions
- Rated exterior walls and projections for fire separation distance requirements from table 602
- Establishing opening protectives
- Parapets and exceptions
Rated systems
- Fire walls Fire barriers
- Fire partitions Smoke barriers
- Smoke partitions Shaft enclosures
- Horizontal assemblies
- Listed rated assemblies
- Prescriptive rated assemblies
Penetrations and Firestopping
- Through penetrations Membrane penetrations
- Firestopping systems
Opening Protectives
- Windows Doors
- Glazing
Ducts and Air Transfer Openings
- Fire dampers Smoke dampers
- Smoke/fire dampers
- Ceiling radiation dampers
Fire blocking and Draft stopping
- Differentiation between draft stopping and fire blocking
- Approved material Locations
Summary and Final Comments
- Q & A
Webinar Instructions
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA
6.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Fire)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar and webcast are open to the public and are designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Wisconsin.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Fire (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the event for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Greg Karow, C.B.O.
Certified Building Official CEO of Code Educational Opportunities
Mr. Karow is the CEO of Code Educational Opportunities providing education based on current building codes. He also provides service as a building code specialist for design professionals and stakeholders in the industry. Mr. Karow has an extensive background in developing and presenting various types of building code and related seminars. Previous career paths included staff instructor with the International Code Council and with the State of Minnesota Codes and Standards Division. He has instructed in a Building Inspection Technology program at a local community college. Mr. Karow is a certified building official in Minnesota and holds ICC certifications as a Certified Building Official, ICC Plans Examiner, ICC Building Inspector and ICC Building Code Specialist.
AIA Info
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Fire-Resistant Construction Based on Chapter 7 of the 2018 IBC
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course analyzes code-compliant fire-resistant design and construction. The course will closely examine exterior wall provisions, rated systems, penetrations, firestopping, opening protectives, ducts and air transfer openings, fire blocking and draft stopping.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with exterior wall provisions, utilize table 602 regarding rated exterior walls and projections for fire separation distance requirements, establish opening protectives and discuss parapets and exceptions.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to define, differentiate, and utilize fire rated systems such as fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers, smoke partitions, horizontal assemblies and more.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to utilize penetrations and firestops, including through penetrations, membrane penetrations, and firestopping systems.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explore design provisions related to ducts and air transfer openings and utilize fire dampers and smoke dampers.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 03/15/2026
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.