Introduction to Entrance Flooring Systems

Introduction to Entrance Flooring Systems

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Since 1948, Nystrom has been the go-to, direct-to-customer manufacturer of specialty building products providing a wide range of floor, roof, wall, ceiling, and stair access products that create safer, more accessible buildings.
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This course will explain the functions and benefits of a well-designed entrance system and will provide application dependent guidelines that will aide in proper system design. This one-hour course will discuss the value and benefit of an entrance flooring system. Industry standards, including ADA requirements and United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED credits and how they each pertain to entrance flooring systems. The product option section provides an overview of the wide range of mat and grilles available to best fit the needs of your project. We will also address design considerations when describing the primary factors that impact the design and selection of an entrance system. And finally, the the application section reviews common applications, and names system recommendations based on predetermined design factors.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. List three functions that every entrance flooring system needs to perform in order to ensure the safety and welfare of both installers and occupants
  2. Identify the impact a well-designed system has on: safety, customer first impression, indoor air quality, and building maintenance costs
  3. Discuss entrance flooring products as they relate to ADA requirements and LEED credits and how properly specifying them can safeguard your building design and its occupants
  4. Select the right mat or grille for your building
Provided By: 
Nystrom
Available Regions: 
Continental US
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour
ID - INY07H