Web-Series for Northwest Region - Session Four

Event Dates

Wednesday, October 11

Available Credits

3 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

1 GBCI General Hour

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Event Agenda

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 10:00 am Central

Sound Control in Construction

Sponsored By Homasote

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain practical knowledge of sound control and the many health and safety benefits it has for architects, builders, and occupants. It will discuss building code criteria and guidelines, including strategies to meet these requirement through various methods.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss how sound control can help reduce noise pollution, sleep disturbances, litigation costs and privacy issues for building occupants and owners
Review building code criteria and guidelines including the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) to address sound control issues that affect building occupants
Describe sound control strategies to alleviate noise-induced sound damage by utilizing mass, decoupling, absorption, acoustical sealant, and other design methods
Examine sound control design methods for walls and floors using sustainable, mold-resistant fiberboards made from recycled materials

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 11:00 am Central

When the Walls Close In

Sponsored By Noble Company

Presented By Dean Moilanen

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)

It is undeniable that the options for wet area wall surfaces are growing, literally. Whether choosing large-unit porcelain tile, one-piece ceramic wall surfaces, or other solid surfaces in shower applications, the fact remains, the fundamentals of wet-area waterproofing must still be followed.

Learning Objectives:

Examine the history of large-format finished surfaces in wet areas/showers.
Review the nature of vapor migration in wet areas and the role waterproofing membranes play in vapor containment, as well as best practices.
Highlight misinformation, misperceptions, and ineffective installation practices which are fueling the increase in shortened life cycles of shower enclosures.
Project Planning & Design
Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 1:00 pm Central

Gate Operators: UL 325 and ASTM F2200 Standards Safety Review

Sponsored By Chamberlain Group

Presented By Brian Valdez

1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour

Define the UL 325 and ASTM F2200 Standards and their importance, list the different types of gates available and the types of gate operators that are used to maneuver them.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the types of gate operators that are used to maneuver the various gates that are available
Explain how to identify entrapment zone's, and how to place entrapment protection devices to meet the standards, as well as explain the difference between monitored and non-monitored entrapment protection devices
Define the requirements of the UL 325 and ASTM F2200 standards as they apply to gate and gate operator installations
Define the type's of gates that are available in today's market place