When we think of fire safety, the first image in our minds is often fire protection systems such as alarms and fire suppression such as sprinklers. But planning for fire safety also includes vital considerations around the use of materials, interior surfaces and finishes, and even the choice of door hardware and decorative elements. Understanding flame spread ratings, combustible vs. non-combustible, and how these are evaluated, are all critical in creating safe spaces that reduce the initiation and spread of fire. Making things even more challenging, architects in Canada are frequently provided fire test data from the USA which uses similar terminology yet have important differences that affect their application in a Canadian context.

Join us for a virtual lecture with Abbas Nanji of LRI Engineering Inc. as we break down some of these key interior considerations, while also explaining the reasons and methods behind the different classifications and ratings found in the fire and building code.


Cost:
$15+HST General Admission, free for TSA  Members