Fire-Rated Head-of-Wall Joint Assemblies: Considerations for Design Professionals
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This course explores the critical aspects of fire-rated head-of-wall joint assemblies, providing design professionals with essential knowledge to enhance the safety and integrity of construction projects. Through an in-depth exploration of key concepts, participants will gain an understanding of fire-rated joint assembly components, the application of steel intumescent fire stops in diverse construction assemblies, and the standards essential for establishing UL-certified assemblies. Design considerations for specifying and detailing the protection of fire-rated perimeter joints will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- What constitutes a fire and smoke rated joint assembly
- Explore Steel Intumescent Fire Stops and how they are used in different construction assemblies
- Review standards measured for UL2079 and ASTM E1966 and how they are used to establish UL assemblies
- What design professionals should consider when specifying and detailing protection of fire and smoke rated perimeter joints
Design Category (CSI Division):
(05) Metals
Delivery Format:
Slide Show - No Audio
