Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Identifies building code provisions applicable to the design and construction of tenant space improvements. It emphasizes options available in the code for gaining compliance. Discussion includes occupancy separations and fire areas, type of construction features, fire-resistance-rated construction, interior finish materials, fire protection features, means of egress components and means of egress […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: An advanced look at the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the OSSC. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design and review of the means of egress in unusual occupancies. Subjects included in the class are malls, assembly occupancies, special egress components, smoke proof enclosures, horizontal […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This program provides an in-depth look at the requirements of OSSC for fire-resistance-rated construction. It will start with a detailed look at what is fire-resistance-rated construction, where it is required and what is the required rating. From there, it will cover the practical aspects as detailed in Chapter 7 of the […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Focuses on those elements of buildings that are required to be fire-resistance-rated due to other provision of the code. Based on the International Building Code® (IBC®), provision applicable to all of the occupancies and construction types will be addressed. The seminar is applicable to all aspects of the regulatory/design/construction community, including […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This class will discuss some of the basic documents created by building departments and how to communicate to the public. Technical writing skills will be touched on as well as how to format different documents.
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This seminar will focus on the different types fire-resistant rated assemblies and systems required by the International Building Code. Resources on identifying different systems will be discussed. The seminar will also discuss the plan review and inspection of such assemblies and systems.