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Building Enclosure University and Continuing Education courses are an easy and convenient way for architects, designers, engineers and building managers who specify in wall assemblies, roofing system materials, and high energy-efficient building system methods and products, to stay on top of the latest industry information. Courses are offered almost every month, allowing you to earn continuing education credits from the convenience of your own office.

Hear from experts in the field and participate in a live Q&A session with attendee-submitted questions. Each event is also archived for one year, so if you miss an educational session live, you can play back the scheduled broadcast anytime you like!

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May 1, 2025 02:00 pm EDTThe Basics of Perimeter Fire Containment
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
This course is designed to eliminate much of the confusion associated with perimeter fire containment systems. An understanding of the role and value of tested perimeter fire barrier systems in today…
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
This course is designed to eliminate much of the confusion associated with perimeter fire containment systems. An understanding of the role and value of tested perimeter fire barrier systems in today’s ever-changing and complex designs cannot be overstated. By identifying the unique challenges that these systems present in the design phase, you can eliminate costly changes, delays, and compromised life safety requirements prior to construction.
Learning objectives:
1. Recognize the basics of curtain walls and how they perform in a fire.
2. Identify IBC and state building codes in North America regarding the requirements for perimeter fire barrier systems and their development.
3. Describe the impact of the ASTM E 2307 test standard on actual fire tests and new code requirements.
4. Identify the basics of non backpan perimeter fire containment tested system for a successful design.
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May 20, 2025 02:00 pm EDTProper Wind Design of Roof Systems
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
Mark S. Graham, NRCA's vice president, technical services, will provide a basic overview of proper wind design of roof systems and discuss ASCE 7-22's new tornado wind load provisions, which apply ov…
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
Mark S. Graham, NRCA's vice president, technical services, will provide a basic overview of proper wind design of roof systems and discuss ASCE 7-22's new tornado wind load provisions, which apply over a large region of the U.S. An example will be provided showing how tornado loads can exceed conventional wind loads.
Learning objectives:
1. Identify and recognize the differences in characteristics of high winds, hurricanes and tornados.
2. Explain the importance of proper, code-compliant design for wind loads.
3. Assess whether conventional wind loads or tornado loads will govern wind design.
4. Determine ways of designing for resistance of wind and tornado loads.
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