Description
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
Discussions between architects, building enclosure consultants, product manufacturers, and contractors frequently center around common misunderstandings regarding commercial building enclosures. This presentation will address five common topics using case studies, specific project examples, and citations from previous literature. These topics are: 1) The importance of relative humidity, dew point, and how they are managed in a building enclosure and the difference between a static analysis and dynamic analysis (WUFI). 2) How the permeability of individual layers of the building enclosure versus moisture flow through an entire assembly. 3) The importance of aligning the control layers at penetrations such as windows and how to ensure continuity at important interfaces such as the roof and foundation. 4) An analysis of when structural sheathing is needed in commercial construction compared with wood-framed construction and when structural sheathing can be used to improve the efficiency of a building schedule. 5) An overview of NFPA 285 testing, the information it provides, and its importance for the safety of buildings. Finally, the presenters will discuss a bonus topic citing specific examples of how results found via lab test methods can set unrealistic expectations for in-field conditions..
Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Credit Start Date
February 22, 2023
Credit Expiration Date
February 22, 2026
Course Prerequisites
None
Knowledge Level:
Beginner/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 70% 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)
Andrea Wagner-Watts
DuPont Performance Building Solutions | East Aurora, NY
AIA Course Number : 17.23ConOD
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.
Objectives
- Define the terms “relative humidity,” “dew point,” and “vapor permeability,” and describe how each can impact a project.
- Explain NFPA 285 and how fire-rated assemblies are critical components for life safety.
- Discuss how and when to incorporate structural sheathing in a project.
- Review how to properly interpret and apply lab testing of products and assemblies to field conditions
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA HSW and CEH
Learning credits
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