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NWBOCA Lunch & Learn

Date: Tues., March 14th, 2023

Time:

  • 11:30 AM: Registration Begins

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch Served

  • 12:45 PM: NWBOCA President Speech & Board Updates

  • 1:15 PM: Presentation Begins

  • 2:30 PM: End of Presentation & Follow Up Q&A

Venue: Maggiano's Little Italy, 1901 Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193

Topic: Firestop 101 - A Life Safety Issue

  • Introduction to Firestop

  • Consequences of Building Fires

  • Life Safety Issues

  • Code Sections on Penetrations & Joints

  • Current Standards & Testing Methods

  • Understanding UL Nomenclature & How to Select the Correct Firestop System

  • Specific Firestop System Drawings & Engineering Judgments

  • Factors Effecting Firestop Performance

  • Inspection Issues

  • Typical Firestop Applications – Good & Bad

  • Fireblocking/ Draftstopping vs. Firestopping

  • Product Introductions (if time allows)

CEUs: Certificate will be issued for ICC credit

Presented By: Daniel Pooja, Sr FP Specialist, Hilti North America

Cost: $30, cash transaction at the venue

Registration: Required, please email NWBOCA at nwboca.news@gmail.com to register.

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Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Earlier Event: February 14
NWBOCA Lunch & Learn
Later Event: April 11
NWBOCA Lunch & Learn