Fire-Rated Glazing: Intermediate

Credits: 1 LU|HSW

COURSE TITLE:

Fire-Rated Glazing: Safe, Beautiful & Environmentally 
Sustainable Design in the Modern Architectural Landscape

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

With the advent of new, modernized fire-rated glass, architects, designers, and building owners have access to a greater variety of options when it comes to fire-rated glazing and assemblies. However, since occupant health and safety is a top concern, designs must meet strict code and safety requirements for interior and exterior applications. Finally, environmentally sustainable and green initiatives must also be taken into consideration.

Today’s fire-resistive and fire-protective glass and assemblies give architects more freedom to design sleek, eyecatching structures with decorative options for branding, wayfinding, privacy, and more. Learn about the evolution of fire-rated glazing and what fire-resistive and fire-protective product categories are available to you, including environmentally friendly options.

We’ll break down current IBC (International Building Code) requirements for architectural fire-rated glazing and related fire, hose stream, and impact test standards. You’ll leave the course with a solid understanding of fire-rated glazing, along with real-world examples of how you can use them in practical and aesthetically pleasing design.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Learn the difference between fire-protective and fire-resistive ratings, and how fire, smoke, and heat transfer can affect building occupants.
  2. Review real-world applications for fire-rated glass.
  3. Master required building codes and testing standards for fire-rated glazing.
  4. Examine environmentally friendly, or “green” options, and understand how to incorporate current fire-rated glazing into sustainable building design.
  5. Analyze the latest trends in fire-rated glazings and how you can use them most effectively and innovatively in architectural design.
  6. Use decorative glazing to promote the health and welfare of building occupants via daylighting features, privacy capabilities, and wayfinding.
  7. Specify fire-rated glass.

CREDITS: Credits: 1 LU|HSW

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