Pitfalls and Challenges to Avoid in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgements

Engineering Judgement are a necessary tool to provide and ensure the fire protection and life safety of 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 the product manufacturers offer the opportunity to extend successful test results beyond the tested specimen through a Letter of Engineering Judgement. This presentation will discuss the opportunity, challenges and limitations present when considering acceptance of test data extended to support substitution or modification to an assembly.

Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:40 EST (UTC-05:00) Webinar Chip Bisignaro
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