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Form, Function & Fire Safety: A Clearer View of Fire-Rated Glazing and Framing

AIA Orange County
Newport Beach, CA

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Form, Function & Fire Safety: A Clearer View of Fire-Rated Glazing and Framing

Presented by:

Technical Glass Products (TGP)

This course offers an in-depth look at fire-rated glazing and framing materials and their role in fire protection.

Topics covered:

New trends in fire-rated glazing
Active vs. passive fire protection systems
Fire-rated glazing system testing: fire, impact and hose test
Project assessment: What to look for when specifying fire-rated glass
How to meet codes without compromising aesthetics
Fire-rated glazing systems and sustainable design

By completing this course, participants will:

~Learn what questions to ask to ensure that the proper product is specified and
installed.

~Gain a better understanding of the different categories of fire-rated glazing
materials, and their role in fire protection.

~Receive current information on how the latest codes and product developments
impact design.

~Explore new trends in fire-rated glazing and innovative design options.

~Learn ways to incorporate fire-rated glazing systems into an overall sustainable
design.

Date: October 20, 2015

Check-in/Lunch: 11:45 AM ~ Lunch will be provided

Presentation: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Location:
AIAOC Office
4100 Birch Street, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Learning Units:1 HSW

Cost: Free: To the first 20 AIA members who register

Technical Glass Products (TGP) is the North American and Middle East distributor of a wide range of fire-rated glazing and framing products including: the FireLite family of fire-rated glazing products, Pilkington Pyrostop safety-rated glass firewalls, Fireframes fire-rated framing and more.