Description
Understanding Fire Resistant Code Standards and Ensuring Roofs Meet Those Requirements
(Patterson S., Beckner J.)
Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show in Sacramento, CA.
This course includes the following required components.
- recording of the live session
- summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions
- course evaluation survey
Description
Not unlike the recent Los Angeles, California, fires, burning brands blowing from roof to roof destroyed more than 17,000 buildings in the infamous 1871 Chicago, Illinois, fire. This and many more similar fires in the late 19th century have led to the development of fire resistance standards for roof coverings. Those standards are the basis for today's UL790 and ASTM E108 requirements found in today's IBC. Most of us know Class A, B, and C fire ratings but do not understand the nuances of these ratings. As a result, every year millions of square feet of roofing are installed that do not meet the building code standards for which they are designed to prevent the types of devastating fire losses we see today. The roofing material may have a Class A or B rating, but the roofing assembly may only meet a Class C or is not rated at all. The assembly may have a Class A or B rating on a steel deck but only a Class C on a plywood deck. This presentation will provide an overview and key variables of the testing methods, the code requirements, and the system nuances required to meet the required fire-resistant standards.
Speakers/Authors
Stephen Patterson, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE
ROOFTECH
Jordan Beckner, RRC, PE
Director of Engineering Services, ROOTECH
Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)
The attendee should be familiar with the roofing systems commonly specified and installed.
The attendee should be familiar with the building code requirements for roofs.
IIBEC Core Competencies: Roofing
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided.
Credit Start Date 1/12/26
Credit Expiration Date 1/12/29
Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
AIA Course Number: CONV26_12_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
Continuing Education Credit Claim Information
To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment. Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher.
- After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion.
- Participants 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
- If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.
AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider 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 both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
1. Evaluate the different testing standards required to meet Class A, B, or C standards.
2. Review the key variables in the testing that create the misunderstandings related to Class A, B, or C rated materials, and Class A, B, or C rated roofing assemblies.
3. Discuss the development of the building codes as they relate to fire resistance of roof coverings and what the current building codes standards require.
4. Identify the variables required to properly specify a roofing assembly that meets the appropriate fire resistance requirements for the roofing assembly.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA HSW and IIBEC CEH 2025
Learning credits
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