Thursday / September 11, 2014 / 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Fire Resistance & Types of Rated Construction Assemblies Relative to Building Fire & Life Safety
Cannon Design, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100, Chicago
The presentation will introduce the basic concepts of fire resistance and types of rated construction assemblies relative to building fire and life safety, with particular focus on the building envelope. IBC provisions and referenced standards with respect to penetrations and joints will be summarized, including typical features and illustrations of rated perimeter fire barrier systems. The IBC fire protection requirements for foam plastic insulation are given and discussed, with particular attention on the fire safety provisions for exterior walls.
Learning Objectives:
1. Provide and introduction to fire resistance and types of rated construction assemblies
2. Provide an overview of IBC requirements for penetrations and joints
3. Discuss perimeter fire barrier systems
4. Review IBC provisions for foam plastic insulation, including NFPA 285 tests (and alternatives) for exterior walls
Bring your lunch.
IMPORTANT!
Due to a change in the location of BEC Chicago events, attendance will be limited to 70, which will be on a first come-first served basis. You must RSVP for this meeting, and if you are not able to attend, please inform BECC so that anyone on a waiting list can be accommodated. Due to the building's security requirements, an RSVP is mandatory prior to the registration end date (2 days before the event) so that BECC can submit a list of attendees to the building. Please bring a photo ID and allow additional time to check in and receive an access badge. If your name is not on the attendee list, you will not be able to attend.
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Speaker
Nestor Iwankiw, PhD, PE, is a Senior Engineer at Hughes Associates, with 41 years experience in various aspects of structural and fire protection engineering. He uses both analytical and experimental methods to develop practical solutions for unique issues in performance-based design, forensic investigations, new and existing construction problems, onsite inspections, engineering peer reviews and judgments, research development and product acceptance for fire resistance. He has been and continues to be active in the professional development of structural design and fire resistance standards, publications and continuing education presentations.
