Course Number: CEM05A
Course Title: Dynamic and Static Head-of-Wall Joint Fire Protection

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course the participant should have a better understanding of the following:

  1. What is a Head of Wall joint?
    - What constitutes a Head of Wall assembly?
    - What information is contained in the heading of a UL listed assembly?
    - Which four standards are measured to determine UL 2079 approval?
    - How do you determine the deflection capacity of joint treatments?
    - What are hourly rating of joint treatments?
    - What comprises the L-rating of joint treatments?
    - What are joint treatment types and what are the advantages/disadvantages of each?
    - What should Architect, Engineer, and Specification professionals consider when specifying protection of dynamic or static head of wall joints?