2021 IBC Use of Fire and Smoke Separations 3-5-26

This seminar identifies the many and varied conditions identified in the IBC where fire and/or smoke separations are required. The discussion will focus on those required locations where fire-resistance-rated wall and horizontal assemblies, as well as smoke-resistive wall and horizontal assemblies are either required by the IBC or utilized by design professionals as alternative approaches to code compliance. Such locations include the selective or mandated use of fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers, horizontal assemblies and other separation elements. Specific topics include: • Separated occupancies • Control areas • Incidental use areas • Institutional and residential occupancies • Exit ways • Smoke compartments • Fire areas • Separate buildings • Shaft enclosures