Security Glazing for Schools
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP)
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a better understanding of forced-entry security threats in educational facilities.
- Demonstrate FEMA guidelines and best practices for designing safer schools as they relate to school layout and recommended building products.
- Compare and contrast the concept of safety versus security in relation to test standards and code requirements for schools.
- Explore the various glazing product configurations used to slow the amount of time it takes an intruder to gain access to an educational facility.
Credits:
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This test is no longer available for credit
This webinar will explain the difference between safety and security code requirements and the various security testing standards available.

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Urmilla Jokhu-Sowell has eighteen years of experience in the fenestration industry. She is the Technical and Advocacy Director for the National Glass Association with duties that include managing all technical activities within NGA’s four Committees, as well as specific roles in ASTM International, ASHRAE, and ISO. Sowell earned both her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. |
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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, BIM 3D models and rapid-response quoting. For more information, visit www.fireglass.com |
Originally published in August 2019