Tall Mass Timber Buildings & Fire Service Concerns

When:  Nov 10, 2021 from 13:00 to 14:30 (ET)

Sponsored by the Fire Service Subcommittee
Presented by Raymond O'Brocki

This webinar introduces firefighters and fire inspectors to tall mass timber (TMT) buildings (that can be constructed up to 18 stories in some cases), the history of cross laminated timber (CLT), how it is made and its properties.  The webinar will outline the new code requirements in the International Building Code (IBC) and discuss the extensive fire testing that was conducted.  The presentation will also address specific fire service concerns.