Wednesday Lunch & Learns – Live Webinars with Torti Gallas + Partners

AIAPV has partnered with Torti Gallas + Partners to offer a limited number of slots for live-webinar online-access of the firm's Lunch & Learn CEU events on one Wednesday each month. AIAPV appreciates Torti Gallas' support in enabling the chapter to provide this valuable benefit for the convenience of members unable to get to our educational events in person. 

NFPA 285 What We've Learned, What's Changed & What We Thought We Knew

Course Description:

This course explains the NFPA 285 test method, its origin, its procedures, when it is required, and design considerations necessary for compliance. Criteria in ASHRAE 90.1 for continuous insulation and air/water[1]resistive barriers are reviewed and identified as contributors to the rise of NFPA 285 requirements. It addresses code compliance in light of recent material changes, code changes, and additional testing.

1 LU/HSW

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the building situations that require NFPA 285 in the International Building Code.

2. Explore how to design for NFPA 285 compliance.

3. Learn about the fire safety objective of NFPA 285 and its development history.

4. Understand how ASHRAE 90.1 continuous insulation and air/water-resistive assembly requirements have contributed to the rise of NFPA 285.

Presenter: Adria Aldridge
Provider: Owens Corning (K009); Course Number: NFPA1120

AIA credits and certificates will be processed by Owens Corning.

Registrants will receive the Microsoft Teams Meeting login credentials with registration confirmation and via email prior to the webinar.

Participants must attend the entire session to be awarded credit for completing the program.