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A1) 2022 OSSC – Chapter 7
(Fire & Smoke Protection Features)
Chris Kimball, PE, SE, FPE, MCP, Co-Founder
Building Code Solutions, Inc. (BCS)
Tuesday, April 15 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville, OR
Class Description
This class focuses on the requirements of Chapter 7 in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC). It addresses all types of fire-resistance-rated construction including structural members, exterior walls, fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers, smoke partitions, and horizontal assemblies.
The class discusses the specific requirements for openings, penetrations, and air transfer openings in rated assemblies. Some of the class time will be spent discussing prescriptive and calculated fire resistance as well as performance-based approaches.
Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.
Learning Objectives
- Be able to distinguish between the different types of rated assemblies and know their requirements.
- Know what types of openings are allowed in rated construction.
- Know when opening protectives are required and their specific provisions.
About our Presenter
 Mr. Kimball is a licensed civil, structural, and fire protection engineer as well as an International Code Council (ICC) Master Code Professional. He is certified by ICC as a building official, fire code official, combination plans examiner, combination building inspector, and more. He received his master’s degree with an emphasis in structural engineering and has performed plan reviews for thousands of projects throughout the United States. Mr. Kimball is an approved ICC instructor who regularly provides code training to building officials, design professionals, and contractor organizations throughout the United States.
Class Materials/Books (suggested to bring)
2022 OSSC (Oregon Structural Specialty Code)
Target Audience (who should attend)
Building plans examiners, building inspectors, fire plans examiners and fire inspectors.
Level of Expertise
Intermediate
ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit
(ICC CEUs)
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 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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