On-Demand Video Course – After viewing Smoke Guards’s On-Demand video course, click on the “Take Course Test” button to take the 10-question course test. After passing the test you will receive your AIA Certificate of Completion by email. The certificate will be sent to the email you provided in the course test sign-in form. If you are an AIA member and you provided your AIA number, we will submit your course completion to AIA for credit.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Passive fire and smoke protection is a major concern for healthcare facilities. The evolution of high-temperature materials has made it possible to provide minimal, high-performance, code-compliant smoke- and fire-rated protection for openings throughout the constructed environment. This presentation will touch on IBC and NFPA requirements for fire and smoke protection throughout the hospital. Our discussion will address the building code requirements for fire and smoke protection of openings and the innovative passive curtain solutions available for unique applications throughout the I-2 environment including elevator openings and multi-story spaces.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learning Objective 1: Examine vertical movement of smoke in hospitals.
Learning Objective 2: Review requirements to address smoke protection in hospitals.
Learning Objective 3: Explore the architectural options available for elevator smoke protection in hospitals.
Learning Objective 4: Identify common pitfalls in smoke protection in hospitals.
Learning Objective 5: Understand advantages brought by passive systems in wayfinding, patient and staff movement in hospitals.
