Commercial Smoke Vents: Design and Application Essentials for Life Safety and Welfare

Commercial Smoke Vents: Design and Application Essentials for Life Safety and Welfare

This course explains the benefits of smoke vents to life safety and welfare. The AEC professional will have a better understanding of code regulations, product and option selection, testing and certification, and will be able to properly size and place vents in accordance with these codes and regulations.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Describe smoke vent applications and why it’s important to life safety.
  2. Illustrate smoke vent fundamentals including opening and closing options.
  3. Outline IBC, IFC codes, NRCA requirements & UL and FM listings.
  4. Explain the meaning and importance of a thermal break in smoke vents.
  5. Identify design practices for sizing and selecting operation of smoke vents.
Provided By: 
Available Regions: 
Continental US
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits