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As a result of taking this class, attendees will understand the basic standards that support the fire resistive requirements of Chapter 7 and will understand the relationship between the chapter’s fire resistive components (exterior walls, fire walls, fire partitions etc.) and the rest of the code.

Tom Kinsman will lead this overview of the requirements of these individual components will be discussed, and attendees will gain an understanding of the fire resistive continuity requirements for each of them. Attendees will learn about the requirements for dampers at duct penetrations of fire resistive assemblies as well as the requirements for other penetrations and protected openings.  

Also part of CODEFEST!

November 5: Fire Sprinkler Options
This multi-media 4-hour seminar demonstrates how to use the options in the building code to your advantage.  It includes case studies, interactive discussions as well as an actual design study for a 4-story building using the International Building Code and the NFPA 101 Life Safety code.
8:30a-12:30p @ REI 4LU/4HSW

November 19: Two Seminars w/ Samir Mokashi
Seminar 1: Code Alternates and Interpretations
This class will cover detailed steps on how to write a good alternate design proposal and provide examples of successful projects. Class will include examples how code interpretations made by jurisdictions are influenced by the regulatory language, historical precedents, scope of its application, and framing of the question. This class will include a workshop in which students are encouraged to participate and ask questions regarding specific problems or projects they are working on.
9 am–12 pm @ REI 3LU/3HSW

November 19: Two Seminars w/ Samir Mokashi
Seminar 2: Building Area and Means of Egress
The first part of the second class will clarify the application of separated and non-separated uses as well as accessory uses; identifying pros and cons for the designer and the owner. This is still very confusing for many designers and even code administrators. The second part will deal with means of egress, clarify the three components of egress, and provide an explanation of a multilayered approach to regulations that allow occupants to escape or avoid a potential fire. Real life project examples will be used to illustrate the code requirements as well as the code exceptions that are available for various occupancies.
1 pm–4 pm @ REI 3LU/3HSW