Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Between changing weather conditions and heavy equipment back and forth down corridors, your project’s resiliency is dependent on specifying sound building materials.
This course addresses critical knowledge needed to understand the role expansion joint systems perform within your projects, as they relate to movement, life safety and environmental challenges within the exterior and interior of your building.
In addition, this course covers proper detailing of fire barriers to reduce an architect’s liability exposure.
Learning Objectives:
- Acquire working knowledge of available architectural joint covers.
- Develop a sound understanding of fire barrier systems and assess their applications.
- Identify common field problems pertaining to joint detailing and installations in the field and their prevention.
- Identify industry standards and liability reduction steps an architect can make.
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