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Webinar: NFPA 285: What We've Learned, What's Changed, and What We Thought We Knew
Webinar: AIA Orange County Lunch Program
NFPA 285: What We've Learned, What's Changed, and What We Thought We Knew
Presented By
Owens Corning
This course explains the NFPA 285 test method, its origin, its procedures, when it is required, and design considerations necessary for compliance. Criteria in ASHRAE 90.1 for continuous insulation and air/water resistive barriers are reviewed and identified as contributors to the rise of NFPA 285 requirements. It addresses code compliance in light of recent material changes, code changes, and additional testing.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the building situations that require NFPA 285 in the International Building Code.
Explore how to design for NFPA 285 compliance.
Learn about the fire safety objective of NFPA 285 and its development history.
Understand how ASHRAE 90.1 continuous insulation and air/water resistive assembly
requirements have contributed to the rise of NFPA 285.
Date: January 23, 2024
Webinar: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Webinar link will be sent to registrants on January 22nd)
Learning Units: 1.0 AIA HSW
Cost:Free - AIA members must include their AIA member number for learning units.
Presenter:
Saboura Rokhsari: Owens Corning AEC Leader - Commercial Insulations- Western US
Saboura Rokhsari holds two master's degrees in Materials Science & Engineering- Ceramics and Corrosion. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2012.
Saboura is leading Architectures solutions (AEC) effort on behalf of Owens Corning Commercial Insulations in the west of United States. She is also a local chapter member of AIA, CSI, and IIBEC. She is currently serving as a chair of LA CSI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) task force as well as a board member of IIBEC- SoCal chapter as an industry director.
Saboura has worked in the Building Enclosure/Construction industry since 2016.
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Timezone: America/Los_Angeles Online Access Information Webinar link will be sent to attendees the day before the event.
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