Basics and Beyond: Understanding and Designing with Fire-Rated Glass & Framing
This course will explore the fundamentals of fire-rated glass and framing.
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP) | Presented by James Wharton
Webinar On-Demand
This course will explore the fundamentals of fire-rated glass and framing, including historical background, fire-rated glazing classifications, product testing and key fire-rated glazing code changes. Moving beyond the basics, we’ll explore modern multifunctional glass where fire-rated glazing is coupled with other safety glazing features. Finally, we’ll delve into real-world applications of modern fire-rated glazing systems to explore how they helped building professionals solve design challenges without having to compromise design goals.
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James Wharton, represents Technical Glass Products (TGP) in New York, New Jersey and all of New England. James has been with TGP for 17 years, and has successfully worked with numerous architects, building owners and subcontractors from development of schematic design through installation. |
Technical Glass Products (TGP), a division of Allegion, is the recognized leader in the fire-rated glass and framing field, offering the FireLite® family of ceramic glazing, Pilkington Pyrostop® transparent wall panels, and Fireframes® fire-rated framing. The company provides AIA-registered continuing education, project consultation, product specifications, CAD drawings, 3D BIM Models and rapid-response quoting.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in April 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the fundamentals of fire-rated glazing, including product testing standards and fire-rated glazing classifications.
- Summarize key fire-rated glazing code changes over the past 20 years.
- Discuss ways that fire-rated glazing can be coupled with other multifunctional features such as forced-entry and storm resistance.
- Explain how real-world projects utilized fire-rated glazing to solve design challenges.
