SFIA Webinar: SFIA 114: Fire Performance Testing Requirements for Foam Plastic Insulation Use in Steel-framed Exterior Walls Under the International Building Code

The International Building Code (IBC) contains a variety of fire safety provisions regarding the use of foam plastic insulation and foam plastic insulating sheathing. Building code requirements for these important insulation materials and different their uses include several fire performance tests for these insulation materials and assemblies where they is used (for example, steel-framed exterior walls). The specific scope of testing required is both prompted and influenced by details of the project, the configuration of the assembly, and where the foam plastic is located within the assembly. This course is intended to provide attendees an understanding of the various fire performance testing requirements, what prompts and influences them, and where to locate the relevant provisions in the IBC.
 

Eric W. Banks is a technical consultant specializing in the development, physical and fire testing, codes and standards compliance, and certification of building products, and their associated applications, with an emphasis on foam plastics. Eric has over 20 years of experience in these areas working with and for both product manufacturers, certification agencies, and industry associations and remains actively engaged in codes and standards development work.

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