| Location | Cannon Design, 225 N Michigan, Suite 1100, Chicago (NOTE: change in location) |
IMPORTANT: Attendance will be limited to the first 60 that RSVP. Thus we kindly request your presence upon responding to the RSVP in an attempt to not limit other BEC Chicago members that may also be interested in attending. Due to the buildings security requirements for our new location a RSVP is mandatory. The name of the individual attending the event will be required in the RSVP as this will be the name provided to security in order to gain access. Allow for additional time to register with building security prior to the event start time and note that you will be required to bring with you a valid form of identification. RSVP MANDATORY & AT THE LINK ONLY: the typical email will be sent to BEC Chicago members that will include the link for registration. Feel free to contact jdiqui@stocorp.com for questions. Abstract: The presentation will introduce the basic concepts of fire resistance and types of rated construction assemblies relative to building fire and life safety, with particular focus on the building envelope. IBC provisions and referenced standards with respect to penetrations and joints will be summarized, including typical features and illustrations of rated perimeter fire barrier systems. The IBC fire protection requirements for foam plastic insulation are given and discussed, with particular attention on the fire safety provisions for exterior walls. Learning Objectives: 1. Provide and introduction to fire resistance and types of rated construction assemblies 2. Provide an overview of IBC requirements for penetrations and joints 3. Discuss perimeter fire barrier systems 4. Review IBC provisions for foam plastic insulation, including NFPA 285 tests (and alternatives) for exterior walls AIA Credit: Yes(1.0) Presenter Bio: Nestor Iwankiw, PhD, PE, is a Senior Engineer of Hughes Associates with 41 years’ experience in various aspects of structural and fire protection engineering. He uses both analytical and experimental methods to develop practical solutions for unique issues in performance-based design, forensic investigations, new and existing construction problems, onsite inspections, engineering peer reviews and judgments, research development and product acceptance for fire resistance. He has been and continues to be active in the professional development of structural design and fire resistance standards, publications and continuing education presentations
