Codes and Common Sense of Fire Rated Assembles

Training Hours: 4.0

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the National Fire Protection Association’s 'NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives' with topics ranging from fire rated assembly applications to understanding door hardware components. Instructor-facilitated discussions focus on historical examples and case studies as well as common fire door inspection violations. Learners also explore the 13 inspection items being checked by qualified inspectors for a fire-rated assembly.

 

By completing this course, attendees should be able to:

  • Locate the 'NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives' online.
  • Recognize locations where we commonly find fire rated assemblies.
  • Name the key components of a fire rated assembly.
  • Discuss the fire rated assembly inspection process and common violations.
  • Identify the 13 steps to conducting an inspection of a fire rated assembly to determine health of the assembly.

 

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