October AIA Lunch CEU Series - Destin

Earn 1 CEU Credit

The Florida Building Code has long required opening protectives be assembly tested and certified to ensure their ability to withstand pressure and impact forces. More recently, the Code added provisions recognizing rated opening protectives comprised of individual component approved products. In addition to the FBC requirements, FEMA and the International Building Code also have storm shelter requirements that affect many markets.

From specification and plan review to site inspection, this session will cover the details professionals need to know to ensure code compliance and provide a safe environment for their communities.

Kurt Roeper is the Manager of Codes and Standards for Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies. He is a member of the ICC Consensus Committee on Storm Shelters, author of ICC 500 – “Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters” and also a member of the Steel Door Institute’s Technical Committee – Secretariat of ANSI A250.13 – “Testing and Rating of Severe Windstorm Resistant Components for Swinging Door Assemblies”.

In addition to an extensive background in windstorm standards and testing, Kurt also sits on code and standards writing committees, including “NFPA 101 Life Safety Code “, “NFPA 5000 Building Construction & Safety Code” and “NFPA 80 – Standard for Fire Doors & Other Opening Protectives”.

He has been in the commercial openings industry for more than 20 years, serving in a variety of technical positions including Engineering, Product Development, and Codes & Standards. His involvement in building and life safety codes, testing and product certification spans his career with extensive work in the North American, European and Asian markets.