Single Family Attached Fire & Sound Rated Wall Assemblies

Single-family attached residences (residences that share one or more walls between neighbors) are required to utilize area separation walls between units. A key design criterion of any firewall—besides its fire rating—is that it be structurally independent in a fire. This course evaluates two-hour fire-resistance-rated walls used in single-family attached and multifamily residential construction, the options available in today’s marketplace, firewall installation requirements, and fire resistance testing.

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

• Define the single-family attached residence and explain the factors driving its market growth.
• Discuss why the design and construction of a firewall mitigates the spread of fire and protects the building occupants.
• Identify five types of two-hour firewalls and compare their design considerations and installation requirements.
• Describe the UL U370 assembly, list the benefits of using it, and specify the requirements of the assembly as a fire separation wall.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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