Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU: 1 IIBEC CEH

Engineering Analysis is a necessary tool to provide the fire protection and safety of our buildings. The exponential number of wall assembly combinations and detailing of enclosure assemblies in the built environment prevents the opportunity to confirm fire performance through direct testing. This is especially true with the required investment of time, effort, and cost of larger scale tests such as NFPA 285. Qualified Fire Engineering teams in partnership with third-party labs and product manufacturers offers the opportunity to extend successful test results beyond the tested specimen through a Letter of Engineering Analysis.

This presentation will discuss the opportunity, challenges and limitation present when considering acceptance of test data extended to support substitution or modification to an assembly.

Learning objectives:

1. Identify appropriate content within engineering analysis reports on exterior walls.
2. Review the different types of engineering analysis reports.
3. Cover the engineering analysis process and considerations when reviewing fire test data for extension.
4. Identify the relevant code path that allows for engineering analyses.

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