IBC/IFC Code Update: Changes Related to Firestopping, Joints a...

This presentation is an overview of significant changes related to firestopping, joints and voids covering the IBC/IFC 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2021 editions.

This presentation will be covering the IBC/IFC 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021 changes related to firestopping, joints and voids including; significant code applications, clarifications and definitions. Review of section 715 Joints and Voids major reorganization including new revisions and clarification to common joint and void conditions such as perimeter fire containment requirements, fire barrier to non-rated exterior wall and non-rated roof or floor. Updates to section 714 Penetrations including; T-rating except

Chapters: 1

Duration: 54:14

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IBC Code Update - Changes Related to Firestopping and Joint Systems (FS301)- On Demand Video

This presentation will begin by covering the IBC 2012, 2015 and 2018 Code applications, clarifications and definitions. Common joint conditions and changes, such as fire barrier to exterior wall, rated walls to non-rated roof or floor and floor to ceiling glass will then be reviewed. We will then define changes for marking of rated walls and new T-rating exceptions and finally, cover the the concept of “non-communicating stud cavities” and reviewing new exceptions In the code.

Chapter 1

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IBC/IFC Code Update: Changes Related to Firestopping, Joints and Voids (FS301) - series

This presentation is an overview of significant changes related to firestopping, joints and voids covering the IBC/IFC 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2021 editions.