B2) Inspection Challenges of Firestopping
Brice Miller, President, Fire Containment Training Services

Wednesday, September 25 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square – Tigard

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Class Description

This course, designed for Building and Fire Code Officials, Firestop Special Inspectors, Architects, Engineers, and Contractors, will focus on reviewing the firestopping requirements of the International Building Code, as well as discuss why firestop inspections have proven to be one of the most difficult challenges for code officials. We will provide code compliant solutions for effective and efficient firestop plan review and inspections, including methods to achieve inspection of firestop systems for joints, perimeter containment, penetrations and duct enclosure systems. This course will also touch on the ASTM firestop inspection standards.  Overall, attendees will leave this program informed, encouraged, and equipped with numerous tips and techniques to help them in their field of work.  

Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of ICC continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.

Learning Objectives

  • Provide practical firestop tips and techniques for code officials without promoting 3rd party inspections or firestop products.
  • Describe why firestop inspections are one of the most difficult challenges for code officials to address.
  • Provide firestop inspection options for code officials since they do not have resources to do visual inspections and they are not accustomed to performing destructive tests.
  • Share recommended methods of providing plan review and inspection of firestopping.
  • Present an analysis of shortcomings in firestop plan review and inspection with common code violations.

About our Presenter

Brice has over 25 years' experience as a Building Official, Inspector and Plans Examiner. For more than 16 years he has been a recognized speaker throughout the US on firestopping.  Brice served for 2 ½ years as the Executive Director of the International Firestop Council (IFC). He had the opportunity to develop two full day on-line firestop presentations for the International Code Council (ICC’s) new program called “Credential of Learning Achievement." Brice was also instrumental in the development of two ICC/IFC firestop publications, has served on several ICC committees and is a Past President of the Colorado Chapter of ICC subcommittee and has been active in the past year assisting with the development of the Oregon Safety Assessment Program (OrSAP) building safety evaluator training. 

Class Materials/Books to Reference

International Building Code (IBC)

Target Audience (who should attend)

Building and Fire Code Officials, Firestop Special Inspectors, Architects, Engineers, and Contractors

Level of Expertise

Beginner and Intermediate

ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit (ICC PPP CEUs):

OBOA is proud to be an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program.

ICC PPP CEUs: 6 In-Person Contact hours / 0.6 CEUs

An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Participation in all OBOA courses meet the needs for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.

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