This course introduces passive fire resistance features in building design, the key elements in structural fire protection.

Upon completion you should be able to:

• Explain the difference between active and passive fire protective systems
• Identify the major fire resistive materials standards
• Identify the major fire resistive design standards

Who Will Benefit

Anyone whose job involves designing, reviewing, evaluating or installing fire protection systems, including: designers, installers, engineers, electrical contractors, technicians, project managers, fire marshals, and architects.

Course Summary

• Selected building code regulations
• Fire resistive construction and its role in fire and life safety
• Various references and sources of design information
• Standard test basis for fire resistive ratings
• Prescriptive code requirements for fire resistive construction