Description
PENNBOC REGION 1 TRAINING COURSE
**COURSE HAS SOLD OUT**
Topic: 2018 IBC Firestopping, Joint Systems & Damper
Description: This course discusses the details and requirements for dampers, penetration firestops and joint systems. Including a look at the concepts, testing, and installation and where each of the systems is required by the code. The IBC uses fire-resistive rated assemblies to protect the building`s structural system, to separate adjacent spaces within the building that are not compatible, or to separate and protect adjacent buildings. In addition, the code uses smoke-resistant assemblies to limit the spread of smoke within a building and the dangers it would create for the occupants. Any opening or penetration within the rated assemblies has the potential to reduce the assembly`s performance. This course will focus on the protection provided by dampers, penetration firestops and joint systems to ensure the building and occupants are adequately protected.
Course Objective:
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be better able to:
- Identify the testing and performance of rated assemblies.
- Identify code requirements and referenced standards applicable to each of the various protection systems.
- Recognize the distinction of through penetrations and membrane penetrations and the means to protect them.
- Recognize the importance of the manufacturer`s installation instructions.
- Analyze a typical damper or penetration installation to ensure compliance with code and standard requirements.
- Identify some of the common mistakes made in protecting openings and penetrations.
- Discuss some of the non-code issues that are necessary for proper installations and inspections.
Continuing Ed: This training session is 6 hours and offers .6 CEU’s.
Date: March 14, 2024
Time: Membership meeting starts at 8:00 AM & training starts at 8:30 AM
Location: Giant Food Store, 2nd floor community room. 315 N. York Road, Willow Grove, Pa. 19090
Cost: $75.00 for members only
Register: All attendees must register online. No mail-in registrations are accepted. Registration closes Mar 7th. Seating is limited so register early.
Questions? Contact Paul Purtell, ppurtell@uppermoreland.org, 267-607-1034.
Be sure you are logged into your PENNBOC account to register as a member.