Engineered Wood Products in Fire and Sound Floor Assemblies in Multifamily Structures – 1 PDH
By: Craig Smith & Drexel Hermann; Trus Joist Weyerhaeuser - craig.smith2@weyerhaeuser.com; Drexel.hermann@weyerhaeuser.com
This course addresses fire resistant requirements utilizing engineered wood products in Type V and III structures for floor/ceiling assemblies. Topics include code requirements for rated assemblies, testing methods, Flame Spread and Fire Retardant Treatment (FRT). Sound Transition Class (STC), Impact Insulation Class (IIC) ratings and cost effectiveness of one and two layer rated assemblies will be introduced.