Course info

Code-compliant and constructible detailing is an essential consideration in light-frame wood construction, and developing wall assemblies that meet structural and architectural demands requires an understanding of code requirements that are often cross-disciplinary. This presentation will focus on interior fire-rated walls such as fire walls, fire barriers, and fire partitions, and where these walls typically occur in multi-family buildings. We will also cover common detailing methods that meet structural needs, acoustical performance, and fire protection requirements.

By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:

• Review code provisions that define fire-resistance ratings and acoustics ratings for interior wood walls such as unit demising walls and corridor walls.
• Recognize structural design considerations for interior unit demising and corridor walls in mid-rise applications.
• Discuss detailing aspects of fire resistance for fire walls, fire barriers, and fire partitions, including material and assembly options, continuity, structural stability, and penetrations.
• Provide detailing options that establish fire-resistance continuity at framing intersections.