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Mays, Maune, McWard, Inc. Presentation: Creative Solutions, Innovative Designs & Proven Products in Fire & Smoke Protection We will be discussing “Fire & Smoke Protection Features of the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). “What are the Five Walls & How they are Defined” along with the “Rules for Opening Protectives”. We will address all fundamental requirements, such as: Shaft Enclosures, Horizontal Assemblies, Vertical Opening Protection, Atriums, Area Separation, and Occupancy Separation along with Special Requirements of Chapter 4 including storm shelters 1. Differentiate between Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls 2. Code Requirements for placement of Fire Walls and Fire Barriers, their openings and opening protectives 3. Discuss Smoke Mitigation challenges for R-occupancies, high rise buildings and atrium applications. 4. See direct correlation between Life Safety, Product Application and Open Design 5. Learn How Fire Rated Opening Protectives can Supplement or Replace Smoke Evacuation Systems to Save Energy and Reduce Costs 6. Discuss FEMA requirements for Storm Shelters Length 1 Hour 1 LU/HSW