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Recent changes in commercial wall assembly design are resulting in increased energy efficiency, but also new challenges to meeting fire safety provisions in Building Code. The focus of this course is on air barrier membranes and the proper integration of these materials into fire-safe wall assemblies.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain why air barrier membranes and foam insulation are beneficial for use in energy efficient wall assemblies.
- List the six basic elements of fire safety provisions in building construction.
- Explain the material and assembly properties evaluated by ASTM E 119, ASTM E 84, ASTM E 1354 and NFPA 285.
- Discuss where IBC requires NFPA 285 and explain the effect of this requirement on material and wall assembly specification.
- Detail draft specification language for fire resistant air barrier membranes and wall assemblies that comply with fire safety provisions of IBC.
Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Brian Carey on behalf of Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Incorporated. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Brian Carey
Title: Product Manager, Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing
Background: Brian Carey is employed by Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing where he is serving as the company's Product Manager for their Air & Vapor Barrier line. He is a member of ABAA's Technical Committee and E&O Committee. He has worked in both technical and sales capacities in the adhesives, sealants and coatings business since 1993. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in French from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
