Fire-Rated Glass & Framing Basics  

Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP)

Webinar On-Demand

This CE Center webinar is no longer eligible for receiving credits.

This course presents a background on fire-rated glass and framing and will cover the different categories of fire-rated glazing, fire-rated glazing systems testing, code changes affecting fire-rated products and new trends in designing with fire-rated glazing systems.

Courtesy of Technical Glass Products

Architect: Stantec Architecture, Photography: Chris Barrett


Tim Warren represents Technical Glass Products, Inc. (TGP) in the Midwest, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. TGP is a supplier of fire-rated glass and framing systems, along with specialty architectural glazing products. Tim attended architecture school and joined TGP after experience in sales and architectural design.


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 and rapid-response quoting.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Review real-world examples of designing for life safety with fire-resistive-rated glazing systems.
  • Learn what questions to ask to ensure that the proper product is specified and installed.
  • Gain a better understanding of the different categories of fire-rated glazing materials, and their role in fire protection.
  • Learn essential fire-rated glazing codes, applications and products.