This course on Fire Rated Expansion Joint Assemblies will provide an in-depth look at the codes, standards, and inspection types related to these crucial structural elements. Participants will learn about the importance of fire rated expansion joints in maintaining the integrity of buildings during fire events, as well as the regulatory requirements that must be adhered to in order to ensure compliance.

Students will gain the necessary knowledge to identify different types of fire rated expansion joints, understand the testing procedures required for certification, and learn how to properly inspect and maintain these assemblies to ensure their effectiveness in the event of a fire. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the role fire rated expansion joint assemblies play in fire safety and building construction.

Key Lesson Concepts:

  • Importance of fire rated expansion joints in building integrity during fires
  • Regulatory codes and standards governing fire rated expansion joint assemblies
  • Identification, testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire rated expansion joints

This course includes a Certificate of Completion, AIA LU/HSW's and ICC CEU credits. 



Curriculum

  Introduction
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Your Instructor


Steve Cooper is a member of the International Firestop Council (IFC), and Chair of the Expansion Joint Committee.

Steve Cooper is Vice President of Spec Development and Training for Building Safety products with Balco. He has extensive experience in Manufacturing Operations, Sales, and Product Design, He works with architects and engineers to develop proper specifications and designs using life safety and fire-rated products on large commercial and institutional projects.

Steve is a graduate of the Oklahoma State University School of Engineering Technology and Tabor College School of Business.