RedVector JCOM-00057

2021 International Building Code® & More: Finish and Furniture Selection

2021 International Building Code® & More: Finish and Furniture Selection

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00057

SME: Vector Solutions Commercial

This course addresses the 2021 International Building Code® (IBC®) requirements related to the selection of finishes and furniture. It describes the various types of finishes and furniture, and the tests that are used to evaluate them. While the scale and scope of the tests can vary, along with the standards for the different types of finishes and furnishings, the goal is still the same: to minimize the spread of a fire. The course also covers sustainability and accessibility requirements and other code restrictions that are important for the safety and well being of a building’s occupants. It concludes with a “Finish and Furniture Selection” checklist that can assist you in the selection of finishes and/or furniture and help make sure you have covered all the necessary steps.
Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the most widely used test methods and standards applied to finishes and furniture
  • Explain how the location and use of a finish or a piece of furniture can affect which tests they must pass
  • Explain the use of specific code tables that affect the selection of finishes and furniture
  • Explain the difference between tested and non-tested finishes and furniture
  • Present how accessibility requirements affect the selection and location of finishes and furniture
  • Identify several sustainability certificates and show how sustainability is an integral part of finish and furniture selection
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)