Opening Protective Requirements in Fire & Smoke Walls - GB

This course educates attendees on the 5 types of rated wall assemblies and the code requirements for protecting openings in those assemblies. With emphasis on Chapters 7 and 10 of the International Building Code, participants learn about size limitations and applications for egress and non-egress opening protectives. Horizontal sliding fire door technology is introduced as one of the code recognized opening protectives as forth in Section 1008.1.4.2.

Learning Objectives:

Evaluate fire and life safety concerns.

Evaluate all options for opening protection.

Identify sections of the model building code that establish a requirement for protection of rated openings.

Consider horizontal sliding door technology as a design solution in egress and non-egress applications.

Presented by: Dan Mueller – Won-Door

Lunch included - order upon arrival. Please arrive 10 minutes early so food orders and presentation are on time.

Submitted for AIA/CES approval.

No refunds the day of the event.

Host or Publisher AIA Northeast Wisconsin