Now available "on-demand"!

Live Webinar: May 9, 2023, 10am EDT. This webinar will present the new book Fire Safe Use of Wood in Buildings - Global Design Guide, published in 2022. It introduces the behavior of fires in timber buildings and describes strategies for providing safety if a fire might occur. It provides guidance on building design to prevent fires from spreading while maintaining the load-bearing capacity of structural timber elements, connections and compartmentation. Also included is information on the reaction-to-fire of wood products according to different classification systems, as well as active measures of fire protection, quality of workmanship and inspection as means of fulfilling fire safety objectives.


Learning Objectives:

•  Global guidance on fire safety in timber buildings
• Latest scientific knowledge, based on recent analytical and experimental
  research results
• Practical examples illustrating the importance of good detailing in building
  design

Target Audience:
All involved in fire safety of buildings, including architects, engineers, firefighters, educators, regulatory authorities, insurance companies and professionals in the building industry.

Presenter:
Birgit Östman

Professional Development Hours:
1.0 PDH

Fees:
SFPE Members: Free
SFPE Non-members: $35.00*

Questions? Please email us at education@sfpe.org.

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