This badge was issued to John Raye on 13 Oct 2022.
Mass Timber Firestopping: Containing Fire in Combustible Compartments
Issued by
Specified Technologies Inc.
The earner will be able to identify the multiple types of products that are defined as mass timber components and recognize what makes mass timber a good material for fire-rated construction even though it is combustible. They will also be able to identify the key differences between the fire-resistance performance of mass timber vs traditional construction and the challenges in third-party laboratories when testing penetrations given the uniqueness of mass timber as a combustible material.
- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Free
Earning Criteria
Standards
Mass Timber Firestopping: Containing Fire in Combustible Compartments is accredited with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for 1 LU/HSW credit. AIA measures continuing education in learning units (LUs). Learning programs directly covering Health, Safety, and Welfare topics will receive LU|HSW credit.