Fire-Resistance-Rated and Smoke-Resistant Assemblies & Existing Buildings Webinar Series

The Firestop Contractors International Association (FCIA) and the ASTM International UAE Chapter have teamed up with key industry leaders from the International Code Council (ICC), Thomas Bell-Wright International, Underwriters Laboratories and more to heighten awareness of fire and life safety in existing buildings. 

Building owners invest in proper design, installation, and inspection during new construction.  Many routine building operations focus on maintaining detection and alarm, sprinkler systems, exit drills, and more – all highly visible active fire protection. Building occupants can see the alarms and sprinklers, making them feel safe. 

But, passive fire protection systems, like fire-resistance-rated and smoke-resistant assembles – walls and floors, in existing buildings must receive the same annual attention as other important safety elements.  They shouldn’t be, but often are, forgotten simply because they are less visible.

This abridged program, a preview for a full-length seminar in 2021, for Building Owners and Managers, Municipality Officials, Civil Defence, Architects/Engineers, Specifiers with Design Firms, Contractors and Inspection Agencies, focuses on the reviews required by key fire codes for existing building.  Through education and a collective commitment to maintaining fire-resistance-rated assemblies in existing buildings, together we can make a difference in improved fire and life safety systems in buildings to keep people safe.