Understanding Changes to the 2016 Building Codes

Fire Protection Applications for Wood I-joist

All Architects and Builders are welcome to attend.

The 2016 Code will require fire protection of I-joist on new residential homes that have a building permit application on or after October 3rd. Eight different fire-rated assemblies will be explained to help you decide which assembly will work best for your clients and provide the most value to the home.

Learning Objectives:

• The difference between fire-resistive and fire-rated assemblies.

• The facts about engineered wood products and their fire performance.

• Explanation of 8 different Fire-rated assemblies with wood I-joists.

• Exception methods to comply with Section R501.3 of the 2012 IRC® and Section R302.13 of the 2015 IRC®.

Presenters will be available from 1:00-2:00 to answer any additional questions.

RSVP to Tom Staub by 10 AM on Friday June 10th to attend.

AIA CES: 1 HSW
Free
Lunch Provided with Registration