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Exterior Wall Fire Performance with Polyiso CI for Types I–IV Construction

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The increase in building energy efficiency requirements has led to the use of exterior continuous insulation (CI) to improve the performance of the building envelope. This presentation reviews the benefits of polyiso continuous insulation and then examines in detail the NFPA 285 test standard and fire safety requirements of the 2021 International Building Code for the use of polyisocyanurate insulation in exterior walls of commercial buildings (Construction Types I–IV).

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

  • Identify the types and green benefits of continuous insulation including greater thermal comfort for building occupants and savings in energy resources and costs.
  • Define the full-scale fire test standard and other performance and building safety requirements used to evaluate exterior wall systems containing polyisocyanurate insulation.
  • Explain the systems approach that is integral to how the building code effectively addresses the fire-safe use of materials in the built environment.
  • Examine how building fire safety can be maintained throughout the building design and construction phases.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.

Presented by Larry Wainright on behalf of PIMA - Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association. View the Privacy Policy .

This course is registered with: 28 Industry Association(s)

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