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The International Building Code (IBC) is an essential tool intended to preserve public health and safety by providing safeguards from hazards associated with the built environment. The IBC addresses design and installation of firestopping materials that meet or exceed public health and safety goals. The IBC provisions provide many benefits, among which is the model...

The Firestop 101 course focuses on the basics of passive fire protection. The seminar will cover why firestopping is used today, where it is required, how it is tested, product options, UL systems selection, and common installations. Learning Objective 1: To understand the basic principles of how passive fire protection factors into the overall life safety...

Fully understanding the role and value of perimeter fire barrier systems in today’s ever changing and complex designs cannot be overstated. Small panel sizes, flush sill heights, exposed anchors, and steel backpan designs have made a difficult situation even more critical. As the industry changes almost on a monthly basis, understanding how to maintain the...

An important criterion for a first-class property environment is the establishment of risk management and loss prevention programs to assure the reliability of fire and life safety systems. Barrier management programs are one such risk management practice that entails identifying all types of fire rated assemblies including the types of penetrations, and the activities that...