This CPD seminar looks at the principles of curtain wall façade systems and the passive fire protection products they require for mitigating fire spread. It covers building regulations and both mandatory and specialist guidance for achieving and exceeding regulatory requirements in addition to the salient differences between current compliance paths. It also discusses testing and certification, product and system selection, and important detailing and installation considerations.

Learning objectives

Principles of a Curtain Wall Façade
Regulatory requirements & guidance documents
Functional Performance Requirements of Fire Stops
Component testing & certification for compliance
Important detailing and installation overview