Type III Fire-Resistant Design for Exterior Walls, Shafts and Intersections

This regional in-person technical seminar examines fire-resistant design principles for mid-rise wood-frame buildings under the International Building Code. The session addresses frequent detailing challenges and misunderstandings concerning exterior walls, rated floor assembly intersections, and mechanical, stair, and elevator shafts. Instruction covers code-specified building sizes, asymmetric assemblies, wood structural panels, bearing versus non-bearing configurations, and approval rationale focused on practical constructability. The event concludes with an on-site networking happy hour where attendees can connect with peers and discuss code compliance paths for Type III wood construction projects.