UL Test Lab Tour

TOUR AGENDA:

• Fenestration test lab –  demonstrations of air/water/structural testing and impact testing 
• Fire Resistance lab – several tests related to panel furnace and floor furnace, testing of doors, columns, floor assemblies to achieve hourly fire ratings 
• Outdoor mock-up test wall – test demonstration
• NFPA 285 test lab – flame propagation testing of the exterior envelope required by the IBC when combustible components are used
• NEW Building Envelope Performance test lab (~6 blocks away, Address: 750 Anthony Trail, Northbrook) - review additional test demos and view plans for indoor mock-up testing that will be launched in April 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Review methods of lab fenestration testing
• Identify factors involved in air and water infiltration
• Discuss and view the process for testing exterior enclosures in accordance with NFPA 285  
• Understand methods used to test building components for purposes of fire-rating

RSVP:

For BEC Chicago members, an RSVP invite will be sent out approximately 7 to 10 days in advance. For non-BEC Chicago members interested in attending, you may contact jdiqui@stocorp.com to request an invite via email. The invitation will include a link to a MANDATORY RSVP.