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Hours: 2 HSW/FBC
THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE
Introduction
IMPORTANT COURSE CREDIT DEADLINE: This course is approved as an Advanced Florida Building Code course based on the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code. This version of the course will be retired when the 9th Edition (2026) Florida Building Code takes effect on December 31, 2026.
To receive Advanced Florida Building Code continuing education credit for this course, you must complete the course in its entirety by 11:59 p.m. on December 30, 2026.
Description
This course is designed to equip design teams with a working knowledge of the five walls of the FBC.
Learn the prescriptive differences between wall ratings (fire-resistance), opening protective
ratings (fire protection), and how each perform in passive redundant systems.
Better understand the specific use of each wall, its opening protectives, and applications within the framework of code compliance. Test criteria for fire resistance and opening protection will be illustrated and fully explained as applied to current code requirements.
Objective
• Know the difference between a fire-resistance rating and a fire-protection rating
• Explore the test provisions for wide-span opening protectives
• Investigate the reasoning behind the opening protective requirements for all five walls
• Develop a solid familiarity with where to apply each of the five walls in project designs
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On Demand Course: $200.00
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