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Webinar 2: April 27, 2012 NFPA 285 Fire-Tested Wall Assemblies The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) 285 fire-test requirement for multi-story, non-combustible construction has been a part of the building code for more than 20 years (both pre- and post-merger of the building codes into IBC). For many years, designers rarely looked at this requirement or even knew it existed. Recent developments in ASHRAE, IECC and LEED have increased the interest in high performance building envelope designs with continuous insulation, which are commonly combustible plastic foam. Thus, the awareness of the NFPA 285 portion of the code has risen dramatically with the increased use of thick foam insulation in sustainable, energy efficient designs. You are invited to learn more about this test requirement at a webinar hosted by the Dow Building Solutions Customer Technical Support Center. The talk, presented by a panel of building scientists, engineers and code advisors including Dan Tempas, Linda Jeng and Brian Lieburn, will cover the relevant IBC, IECC, and LEED requirements, the fire test itself, its history and wall assemblies that meet the code requirements. The panel will also discuss the design community's current questions on meeting both the energy and fire testing requirements when designing high performance, sustainable buildings. This webinar will provide participants with 1.5 continuous education credits with AIA, GBCI and Building Performance Institute. The April 27 event is one of a series of webinars created by Dow Building Solutions addressing a variety of building science best practices. Builders, architects, code officials, building scientists, rating professionals and other building experts are invited to listen and participate. Live: Friday, April 27 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., EDT Link: CTSC Meeting Lobby Questions? Contact Linda Jeng at yljeng@dow.com or 989.638.3900 http://mp125117.cdn.mediaplatform.com/125117/wc/mp/4000/7221/11573/1390… Pre-registration is required. Use the link above to register for the event. Please log-in using the same link 10 minutes prior to the webinar's start time. Please note that for the best viewing experience, we recommend you use a high-speed internet connection and close all other applications. The webinar will be recorded and made available for viewing shortly after the event. www.dowbuildingsolutions.com ® ™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow
