25383 - Heavy Timber Construction of Buildings: What Fire and Building Officials Need to Know [ ]

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From: NFPA 2015 Conference & Expo

25383 - Heavy Timber Construction of Buildings: What Fire and Building Officials Need to Know

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Presented by:
Monty Armstrong, Rocky View County Fire Service

Heavy timber construction is on the rise; with 6-story wood frame buildings being permitted in many areas of Canada, there is a move to allow for heavy timber over 10 stories. Fire and building officials need to understand this type of construction, how it relates and compares to other systems normally used in buildings of this height, and how to properly prepare for a fire emergency response.