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If a facility experiences an environmental, accidental, or deliberate threat, the safety of the building and its inhabitants is a primary concern. Special-purpose doors and windows can address this concern by providing improved security in various applications. This course discusses the regulations and standards applicable to special-purpose doors and windows, including fire ratings, acoustical ratings, blast and pressure resistance, bullet resistance, and radio frequency shielding.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Bob McCluney on behalf of Krieger Specialty Products. View the Krieger Specialty Products Privacy Policy
Presenter Information
Name: Bob McCluney
Title: President, Krieger Specialty Products
Background: Bob McCluney is the President of Krieger Specialty Products, a company that has been researching, developing, and manufacturing special-purpose doors and windows for over 85 years. Bob’s third-generation experience in designing and manufacturing special-purpose door and window assemblies is behind many of the innovations that continue to lead the special-purpose openings industry today. Krieger is nationally recognized as one of only a handful of premier manufacturers of acoustical doors and windows and one of the top manufacturers of special-purpose doors and windows in the world. In 1988, Krieger was the first manufacturer to break the STC 51 barrier with a 1-3/4" thick door, and in 1992, Krieger achieved an STC rating of 47 on a wood door, the highest at the time. Bob’s experience includes numerous years in special-purpose door and window installation, engineering, and design. He has written numerous articles on the subject and has been published in magazines such as Door Security + Safety, Security Management, and Construction Specifier.
