Regional Online Seminar (KS, AR, IA, MO, NE, OK)
With an increase in wood-frame buildings, more designers are seeking information on code-compliant and constructible detailing. Many are unsure of the code’s requirements for details, specifically at the intersection of rated assemblies and where structure and fire protection meet. This presentation will focus interior fire-rated assemblies such as firewalls, fire barriers and fire partitions. Discussion will include fire-resistance rating continuity, allowable uses of wood framing in rated assemblies, and allowable penetrations.
Speaker:
Jason Bahr, PE, has more than 20 years of experience as a structural engineer and a passion for sustainable building. He has a breadth of expertise in preparing structural calculations and design documents for educational building projects, along with residential construction and remodeling experience. As a timber frame designer early in his career, he gained an immense appreciation for the beauty and resilience of wood as a structural material. Always a creative problem solver and enthusiastic collaborator, Jason has worked with multidisciplinary teams throughout his career to move forward impactful projects. Jason holds combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University.
Credits: Attendees can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LU, 1.0 PDH credits or 0.10 ICC credits
Online Attendees:
- WoodWorks will send each attendee a certificate of completion within 2 weeks via email.
- Please note that to receive a certificate, attendees must stay for the duration of the event.
Learning Objectives:
- Review methods for determining fire-resistance ratings.
- Discuss detailing aspects of fire resistance for firewalls, fire barriers and fire partitions, including material and assembly options, continuity, structural stability, and penetrations.
- Explore requirements for horizontal assemblies.
- Understand requirements for individual encasement of beams and columns.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Mary Schramka | mary.schramka@woodworks.org | 708.204.9578
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