Fire-Resistance Webinar Info
NFCA Free Webinar Series
Mark your calendar for the NFCA 2023 FREE Webinar Series:
November 21, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST
Topic: Fire-Resistance in North America - A Standards Discussion
Join us as Bill McHugh (NFCA) and Rich Walke (CTI) delve into this program, which focuses on comparing the fire test Standards at ASTM, UL, and ULC (UL Canada). The duo will also look at fire test Standards worldwide for structural fire protection, analyzing how the Standards are the same and different around the world.
Finally, the session will discuss some recent battery fires in buildings and parking garages, as these fires might affect fire-resistance Codes and Standards development now and in the future.
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2023 Past Webinars
(Missed it? Members can access recording at Members Only Tab)
October 17, 2023
Topic: Important Fireproofing Inspection Conversation with Bill McHugh and YO
September 19, 2023
Topic: North America's outlook for Non-Residential Construction
August 15, 2023
Topic: Safety, EMR & Insurance
July 18, 2023
Topic: Fireproofing Employer Issues '23
June 15, 2023
Topic: Equipment Maintenance and Important Tips and Tricks in Fireproofing
May 18, 2023
Topic: NFCA Award of Excellence Winning Projects
 Low Rise Category |
 Existing Building Category |
 Small Projects (up to 100K); AND High Rise Category |
April 13, 2023
Topic: NFCA & International Building Codes - 2024 and 2027
Stay informed about the 2024 and 2027 International Code Council (ICC) Building and Fire Code Development Process.
February 28, 2023
Topic: NFCA & UL Contractor Education Programs
Want to get in on a good way to differentiate your company from the competition? About 55% of NFCA’s Contractor Members are NFCA Accredited – a great accomplishment to the founders of the organization who put the program in place as a way NFCA Contractor Members can differentiate themselves from other companies. UL Solutions takes NFCA’s Accreditation, adds a management system (your fireproofing procedures) audit, a jobsite visit/audit annually, with UL’s Qualified Fireproofing Contractor Program. Join NFCA’s Bill McHugh and UL’s Ruben Sandoval Jr. for this informative webinar on the NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program and UL’s Qualified Fireproofing Contractor Program – what it takes to get accredited, and much more.
January 17, 2023
Topic: ASTM E119 and UL 263 & CAN/ULC-S101
You can never know too much about the fire test standards for ASTM E119, UL 263 and CAN/ULC-S101. It is critical to know the acceptance criteria of the standards to understand why certain variances should not be allowed. ASTM E119, UL 263 and CAN/ULC-S101 evaluate the fire performance of beams, columns, floors and walls with different acceptance criteria for each. Join NFCA as we discuss the common 'misinformation' points that we hear from the field and key questions to ask for building code compliance for new construction and existing buildings.
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2022 Past Webinars (Missed it? Members can access recording at Members Only Tab)
December 13, 2022 (Tuesday): 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Topic: NFCA 2022 Wrap-Up: What has NFCA Done in '22? LOTS!! Don't miss this NFCA Association & Industry Update covering a variety of topics.
November 15, 2022 (Tuesday): 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Topic: NFCA Action Updates on the 2024 Code Development Process, NFCA& UL Contractor Accreditation Programs, and much more!
This program covered the details of what happened at the recent ICC Public Comment Hearings where the NFCA Team provided testimony which was successful at defending code provisions important to your industry.
October 11, 2022 (Tuesday): 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Topic: Overview of UL Guide Information on Fire-Resistance. Main focus-UL 263 and ULC-S-101 Standards.
NFCA’s Bill McHugh and Rich Walke will provide a short overview of what’s in the UL Guide Information on Fire-Resistance for both the UL 263 and ULC-S-101 Standards. Kevin Hyland, Principal Engineer - Fire Resistance and Containment, with UL will also join in on the discussion. We’ll cover key points, that affect designers, code officials, inspection agencies and contractors.
September 8, 2022 (Thursday): 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Topic: Fireproofing Repairs in New Construction & Existing Buildings
The big or small fireproofing contractor just finished a new installation. The ceiling grid, mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractor scraped the fireproofing clean for welding to the deck or beams. What material is used for patching?
International Building Code Chapter 17 requires a second visual inspection after installation of other trades work. Chapter 7 wants continuous fire-resistance. The International Fire Code states that maintaining fire-resistance protection in existing buildings is mandatory.
Bill McHugh and a Panel of NFCA Manufacturer Members provides the procedures for repairing Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM), Intumescent Fire-Resistive Materials (IFRM), Boards and Wraps used as fireproofing – in NEW and EXISTING BUILDINGS.
August 16, 2022 (Tuesday): 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Topic: Fireproofing Inspection Details
Ever wonder how Fireproofing Special Inspection works?
What’s in the International Building Code’s (IBC) Chapter 17 and ASTM E605/E736?
The IBC’s Chapter 17, titled “Special Inspection” has specific sections for Fireproofing – both SFRM and IFRM. The ASTM E605 and ASTM E736 cover thickness and bond strength measurements.
Bill McHugh, NFCA Executive Director, Rich Walke, NFCA Consultant and Jason Anestasi, Project Manager from Rolling Plains Construction take a deep dive into IBC’s Chapter 17, and SFRM/IFRM Fireproofing Inspections. Also covered, ASTM Board and Wrap Inspection Standard, under development now.
July 12, 2022 (Tuesday): 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Topics:
** NFCA CAP & UL Program Review
** Award of Excellence 2022 High Rise Winner, Martin Bros.
Hear about UL’s Qualified Fireproofing Contractor Program – and NFCA’s Fireproofing Contractor Accreditation Program all in one session. These programs were developed to provide fire and life safety installations in accordance with the listings and manufacturers instructions.
Joe Colavita from Martin Bros. will review their award winning entry for High Rise projects.
June 14, 2022 (Tuesday): 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Topic: Fireproofing Surface Preparation is a critical part of any fireproofing project. Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials, (SFRM), Intumescent Fire-Resistive Materials (IFRM), Boards and Wraps, all have surface preparation mentioned in specific manufacturers instructions, Chapter 7 and 17 of the International Building COde, ASTM Inspection Standards and fire-resistance listings at UL or other fire-test laboratories. Whether protection is applied to Steel, Concrete, Wood CLT or other Wood surfaces, prep work is critical to fire-resistance performance. Listen as a panel of manufacturers present.
Panelists include:
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Don Long, Albi
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Sean Younger, Carboline
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John Dalton, GCP Applied Technologies
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Ernst Toussaint, Hilti
- Dan Ehehalt, Isolatek
- Richard Mann, PPG
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George Guanci, Sherwin Williams
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Others
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - 2022 Award of Excellence Winners
Low-Rise Magnitude - Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing
Low-Rise Innovation - Rolling Plains Construction
Thursday, March 17, 2022 10:00 am CST- "Compare and Contrast" by Rich Walke & Bill McHugh
Covering: E119/UL263 fire resistance; ULC S-101; UL1709; E723 & E84 reaction to fire; Acceptance criteria for Walls, Floors, Beams, Columns and Assmblies
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:00 am CST - ASTM E119 and UL 263 - Join Rich Walke & Bill McHugh for important updates.
This webinar covers key parts of ASTM E119, UL 263 and CAN/ULC-S101 for fire test standards. It is critical to know the acceptance criteria of these standards and to understand why certain variances should not be allowed. ASTM E119, UL 263 and CAN/ULC-S101 evaluate the fire performance of beams, columns, floors and walls with different acceptance criteria for each. Hear the common 'misinformation' points that we hear from the field and key questions to ask for building code compliance for new construction and existing buildings.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 1:00 pm CST - Current NFCA Industry Initiatives
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NFCA Past Webinar Series FREE SLIDES & RECORDINGS for everyone:
"ASTM E119 and UL 263"
See the latest updates for understanding fire resistance standards and international buildling code. NFCA makes this webinar recording and slide presentatino available to all to support and better everyones knowledge on fireproofing. Click here to view the webinar recording. Click here to view the slide presentation only
"Fire-Resistance Standards and the International Building Code"
Code Officials, Specifiers, Contractors....want to know the right questions to ask for a safe building - and compliance with the International Building Code? Consultant to NFCA Rich Walke, with host Bill McHugh, present key parts of ASTM E119, UL 263 and CAN/ULC-S101 you need to know. The acceptance criteria are critical to understand - to know why certain variances to the standards - are not safe and should not be allowed. Hear the common 'misinformation' points, questions to ask for building code compliance for new construction and existing buildings. Click here to view the webinar recording. Click here to view the slide presentation only.
"NFCA on NFCA’s Fireproofing Contractor Accreditation Program, UL QSFRMCP and Special Inspections"
Structural fire-resistance achieved through fireproofing helps keep buildings supported during fire. It’s important that the tested and listed systems be installed in accordance with the listing and the manufacturers installation instructions. Learn about NFCA’s Contractor Accreditation Programs, UL’s newly relaunched Qualified SFRM Contractor Program, and the International Building Code’s statements about Special Inspection – plus the changes NFCA provided in the IBC 2021 Code. Click here to view the webinar recording. Click here to view the slide presentation only.
NFCA FIRE-RESISTANCE STANDARDS AND THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Code Officials, Fire Marshals/Inspectors, Architects/Engineers, Specifiers, General Contractors - if you approve Fireproofing Product and Tested and Listed System Submittals, or buy Fireproofing Services, watch this Webinar.
NFCA's Rich Walke and Bill McHugh provide Education about how fireproofing complies with the Building Codes through ASTM E119 and UL 263 - ULC-S-101. This program covers how Fire-Resistance is determined so you can approve, buy or inspect fireproofing. CLICK HERE to check this out!
NFCA FIRE-RESISTANCE IN BUILDINGS SEMINAR
NFCA Fire-Resistance in Buildings Seminar, is a day of education specific to fireproofing and fire-resistance in buildings, offered free to architects, building code officials, fire marshals and specifiers, with the goal of educating those who work and have influence in the field, as a service to the fireproofing industry. Contractors and special inspectors are welcome to attend for a fee. This seminar is held annually in the fall or winter, in cities around the United States and Canada. Details for 2021 or 2022 will be announced soon.
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2018-2015 NFCA Free Webinar Series
NFCA PRESENTATIONS
October 3, 2019 - NFCA "Fire-Resistance in Buildings" Seminar Presentations, The L.A. Grand Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
ICC’s International Building Code Ch. 7 & other Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction Highlights, John Dalton, GCP Applied Technologies and Russ Harvey, Isolatek International
California View on Fire-Resistance and New Code Changes, Crystal Sujeski, California State Fire Marshal’s Office
Fire-Resistance Rated Test Standards for Elements and Assemblies, Rich Walke, UL
Key Issues - Intumescent Fire-Resistant Materials (IFRM), George Gaunci, Sherwin Williams; Ernst Toussaint, Hilti; and Sean Younger, Carboline
Key Issues – Spray Fire-Resistant Materials (SFRM), John Dalton, GCP Applied Technologies; Russ Harvey, Isolatek; and Sean Younger, Carboline
OSHPD Perspectives and IBC’s Chapter 17, Special Inspection, Fire-Resistance & Fireproofing, Nanci Timmins, Chief Fire and Life Safety Officer, OSHPD and Bill McHugh, NFCA
ICC International Fire Code requirements for Fire Resistance – Rich Walke, UL
June 5, 2019 - NFCA Presentation, by Bill McHugh at the PFPNetwork in Manchester, England
April 16, 2019 - NFCA Presentation, by Bill McHugh at CSI Meeting, Worcester Polytecnic Institute, Worcester, MA
April 5, 2017 - NFCA Presentation, by Bill McHugh at Nova Scotia Building Officials Association, Halifax, NS