2023 Convention: Building Fire Safety: No Singular Solution, It Takes a Village- Banks E., Koscher J. ($95.00 Member/$110.00 NonMember)

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas.  This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit.

Description

Exterior wall assemblies serve many functions. Architects must design buildings that are energy efficient, manage bulk water, and reduce air leakage in addition to meeting the fire performance standards required by the International Building Code (IBC). It is important to recognize that making changes to the exterior wall design may trigger the need to retest or reconsider all the wall functions. It is also important to understand that fire safety is not dependent upon the presence or absence of any one material or wall configuration. Performance testing such as NFPA 285 is a tool for gaining an understanding of how assemblies will perform. While fire containment and compartmentalization are often supported by performance testing, they are also part of a multilayered approach to fire safety that must include prevention, detection, occupant protection, and extinguishment.

Course Start Date
February 22, 2023

Course Expiration Date
February 22, 2026

Course Prerequisites
None

Knowledge Level:
Intermediate

Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH. 
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU HSW.  

Continuing Education Credit Claim Information

In order to claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:

• Achieve a passing score of 100% on the summative assessment
   (learners are provided unlimited attempts)
•  Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey

After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org

In order to claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:

• Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)
   

AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
 

Author(s)/Speaker(s)
Eric Banks
E.W. Banks Consulting LLC | Houston, TX

Justin Koscher
Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association | Mount Pleasant, SC

AIA Course Number: 06.23ConOD
 

AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for AIA members are available upon request.