Agenda

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7:00 – 7:30 am CST
Morning Session
7:30 – 10:50 am CST
Break
10:50 – 11:30 am CST
Afternoon Session
11:30 am – 2:50 pm CST


Presented by
Mr. Joseph Hauf, PE

Building Code Criteria
Fundamentals of fire resistance:
• Symmetrical vs non-symmetrical
• Continuity
•Test standards
Ventilation requirements:
• Applications
• Penetrations
• Shaft extensions
Limitations of Designs:
• Built fire resistive rated assemblies vs product assemblies
• Listings/approved designs
Conclusion:
• Avoiding common mistakes
• Q&A

Mechanical Code Criteria
Fundamentals:
• Differences between grease duct and fire rated ventilation duct
• Industry jargon
Ventilation requirements:
• Hazardous exhaust applications
• Penetrations with and without fire dampers
• Temperature control by insulation and clearance
Limitations of designs:
• Damper compatibility
• Accessories
Conclusion:
• Q&A

Fire Criteria Focus
Fundamentals NFPA 1 and 101:
• Symmetrical vs non-symmetrical
• Continuity
• Test standards and industry jargon
Ventilation requirements NFPA 90A and 96:
• Applications penetrations
• Zero clearance and shaft protection
Limitations of designs:
• Hanging systems
• Firestopping designs
Conclusion:
• Q&A

Smoke Control System Considerations
Fundamentals:
• IBC 909/IMC 513
• NFPA 92 and 90A
• Fire rated ventilation duct for four methods of smoke control
Ventilation requirements:
• Duct protection
• In-line fan protection
• Power and control protection
• Dedicated vs non-dedicated equipment
Limitations of designs:
• Smoke modes/sequences
• Fireman’s over-ride panels
Conclusion:
• Q&A

Alternate Means for Fire-Rated Ducts & Enclosures
Fundamentals of equivalent fire resistance:
• Test standards and acceptance criteria
• Prescriptive compliance
• Alternative methods (Equivalence)
• Code modifications (Variance)
Limitations of designs:
• Symmetrical vs non-symmetrical
• Continuity
• Hose stream testing
• Temperature control
Conclusion:
• Avoiding common mistakes
• Q&A

Stairwell Pressurization through AC179
Fundamentals:
• AC179 scope and associated fire rated ventilation duct configurations |
from ISO and ASTM test standards
• Shaft replacement mean symmetry protection
Alternative protection for fire damper omission
Limitations of designs:
• Evaluation service reports and their associated IAS tested designs
• Analyzing probable fire scenarios for penetrations with and without fire dampers
• Following the most stringent criteria when multiple sections apply
Conclusion:
• Avoiding pressurization design to failure scenarios
• Q&A


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Credits

Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA  (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.0 LU|HSW

International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Fire)


Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing
education hours to architects licensed in all states.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in
Florida (Provider No. 5554646), Indiana (License No. CE21655559), Maryland, New
Jersey (Approval No. 24GP55555655), North Carolina (S-5135), and North Dakota.
HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for
New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute
of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner
§68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education
providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved
this course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable
to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the
specialty area of Fire (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event,
respond to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows
the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Joseph Hauf, PE

Osborn Engineering

Mr. Hauf is Osborn’s Director of Fire Protection and Life Safety Engineering. He brings over three decades of experience in fire and life safety. Mr. Hauf exercises a trusted voice approach in the enforcement, design and contracting communities, bringing expertise with innovative performance-based design approaches and techniques.  He has a deep understanding of the complex interrelationships between active and passive protection systems for holistic protection from fire through building code and testing standards compliance, including ICC, NFPA, ASTM, ANSI, ISO, EN and BS regulatory frameworks.  Mr. Hauf is a recognized expert with fire resistance product approval, alternate means and methods of compliance, rational analysis, and special inspection services for smoke control systems.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

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: Complying with Fire, Building and Mechanical Codes: Focus Fire Rated Ducts & Enclosures

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course closely examines building codes, including those of the NFPA, IBC, IMC, and ICC, relating to reducing fire risks in air ducts, ventilation systems, and mechanical systems.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain building code criteria for fire resistance, ventilation, design limitations, and they will be able to identify how to avoid common mistakes.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with mechanical systems codes for ventilation requirements, duct requirements, and limitations of design.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with NFPA fire codes found in NFPA 1 and 101 and ventilation requirements found in NFPA 90A and 96.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with smoke control systems, including IBC 909/IMC 515 and NFPA 92 and 90A, and they will be able identify alternate means for fire rated ducts and enclosures.

Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with AC179 stairwell pressurization requirements and fire rated ventilation duct configurations.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with ventilation systems, structural design, and code interpretation and compliance

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 01/25/2024

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@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.

Streamable MP4/PDF Price: $299.00