Course #: BESAVB301-HNRY

In-depth discussion on NFPA 285 including the history of NFPA 285, testing procedures, code adoption, designing with compliant walls, and 2015 IBC/IECC updates.

Learning Objectives:

• Background and history of NFPA 285 dating back to the UBC in 1988 and how the current requirements affect typical wall assembly compliance.

• How NFPA 285 compliance will effect the design and construction requirements for minimum code compliance and protection of building occupants in the event of a fire.

• How the NFPA 285 test is performed and the pass/fail parameters are determined.

• How to interpret building code, determine if the wall being considered needs to comply with NFPA 285, and if the wall assembly has been tested and/or approved by an Engineering Judgment.