High-Performance Fire-Rated Joint Assemblies
About the Sponsor
Founded in 1974 and now a member of the JFE Shoji America family of companies, CEMCO® is the leader in quality, service, and product development, always striving to deliver the cutting-edge solutions that save both time and money during the entire construction process. Our commitment to the most current building code standards and use of mill-certified hot-dipped galvanized steel ensures stellar product performance long after the project is finished. CEMCO® is proud to offer one of the most diversified product lines available in cold-formed steel framing as well as metal lath/accessories and fire stopping components for commercial, institutional, residential, and technology construction markets. All CEMCO® products are manufactured here in the USA.
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In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain knowledge of head-of-wall, bottom-of-wall and wall-to-wall assemblies, as well as the respective UL standards for approval, It will discuss different joint treatment types and the components involved with each application. By the end of the course, design professionals will be able to specify, install, and operate fire resistance joints and joint protection to ensure occupant safety.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify a variety of wall-to-wall, bottom-of-wall, and head-of-wall joints, including their UL assemblies and ratings
- Evaluate different joint treatment types for their advantages and disadvantages, particularly in regard to their durability, cost, and safety
- Discuss International Building Code that relates to fire resistant joint systems and firestopping that protects occupants in the event of a fire
- Apply knowledge of IBC standards to specify, install, and operate fire resistance joints to ensure occupant safety
Design Category (CSI Division):
(05) Metals
Delivery Format:
Narrated Video
