Key Advances in Fire-Rated Glazing
Key Advances in Fire-Rated Glazing
Sponsored by National Glass Association
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This course is designed to educate architects about the fire-rated glazing solutions that are available for commercial construction in today’s market. Key elements required for fire safety will be reviewed. How these specialty glazing systems meet code requirements for life-safety in a building while supporting innovative building designs will also be explored. Designs that provider greater aesthetics and indoor comfort are available more than even before.
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The National Glass Association (NGA) is the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry. A technical and educational resource, NGA envisions a future in which glass is the material of choice to enhance spaces where people live, play, learn, and work.
Originally published in Security
Originally published in June 2019
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the difference between fire protective and fire resistive glazing
- Describe two benefits of fire-rated glazing in a fire protection plan
- List the key components for approval of fire-rated glass
- Compare and contrast the costs of fire-rated glazing and a passive fire protection system with an active system
