Fire-Rated Glazing Essentials: Addressing Common Design Questions  

This course offers an overview of modern fire-rated glass and framing systems and answers common, fire-rated glazing questions from the design community. Topics include: product testing standards, fire-rated glazing classifications, code changes and how fire-rated glazing can be used within the built environment. This course also explores multifunctional fire-rated glazing systems, including compatibility considerations when pairing fire-rated glazing with other safety- and security-rated components. This information can help professionals meet multiple goals without compromising fire- and life-safety requirements. Real-world project examples illustrate how design firms have used these systems to meet code requirements while achieving aesthetic and performance objectives.

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Tim Donaldson is an Architectural Services Manager at Technical Glass Products (TGP), a leading provider of fire-rated glass and framing systems and specialty architectural glazing solutions. He collaborates with design professionals to navigate fire and life safety codes without compromising aesthetics, helping them bring their architectural vision to life. Tim delivers education on fire-rated glazing materials, performance standards, and specification strategies—empowering architects to design safe, code-compliant, and visually striking spaces. He also acts as a technical resource for architects, building owners, and glazing contractors, offering project-specific insights and support from design through construction.