Fire Barriers vs Fire Partitions; A Critical Difference for Horizontal Floor-Ceiling Assemblies
Course Description:
Horizontal floor-ceiling assemblies are critical for fire safety and structural integrity in all Type V-A construction and some Type II-A construction. However, horizontal assemblies and the walls supporting them are one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly designed components in fire-resistive construction. Using designs from real projects, this class will weave together the code requirements so AHJs can prevent common errors in design before construction takes place.
About the Instructor:
Our presenter today has more than 20 years’ experience in firestopping and inspection. He began his career in firestopping as a field specialist for a world leader in firestop products, then started and managed a firestop contracting division for a GC in New England. In 2010 he founded VeriCon, an independent inspection, consulting, and training firm where he continues to serve as President.
He has conducted firestop inspection and quality control on more than 380 projects that total more than 19 billion dollars’ worth of new construction and 18 million square feet of existing construction.
In addition to being an NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, he has authored three books on firestop inspection and quality control, is an ICC Preferred Education Provider, and has trained over 10,000 building officials, architects, contractors, and facilities personnel in the US and the Caribbean.
Please welcome Wayne Barrow.
Agenda:
Check-in (in person & on-line) 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Educational Presentation 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Derry Town Hall, 14 Manning Street. Derry, NH
In-person & on-line meeting (you will be emailed instructions prior to the training)
Price:
Members: $30 remote, $40 in-person
Non-Members: $50 (payment required prior to the day of training)
