Thursday / June 28, 2018 / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
High-Rise Cladding for Safety and Sustainability
AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250
Exterior cladding has been in the news lately, showing it can contribute significantly to large fires on high-rise buildings which may threaten life safety and continued use of the building. For those who specify, sell, or install exterior cladding, there is a misunderstanding about the code requirements and fire risk associated with exterior cladding assembly materials. Almost all exterior walls on high-rise buildings are custom designed, and many exterior walls incorporate combustible materials to meet sustainability and constructability objectives.
Complicated model building code requirements for exterior cladding, almost infinite methods of creating cladding assemblies, and confusing product literature make specifying an assembly that meets appropriate code criteria a challenge. John Mammoser, PE, and Jeff Harper, PE, with JENSEN HUGHES will walk us through these challenges and provide guidance on key specification criteria to result in achieving code-compliant exterior cladding for high-rise buildings.
Both presenters have expertise in building code compliance, fire testing, and product application related to exterior cladding. JENSEN HUGHES is the global leader in specialty engineering and consulting services for the built environment, focused on evaluating risks and diligently developing the best, most cost-effective protection and safety solutions.
John and Jeff will:
- Provide context for cladding development and the fire risks associated with them: how did design and the energy code get us here;
- Identify categories for cladding assemblies that relate to building codes;
- Understand the differences between fire tests as it relates to cladding and cladding literature;
- Discuss IBC requirements for cladding on Type I buildings.
Bring your lunch; beverages provided.
