Type III Exterior Walls: Practical Design Approaches from an Engineer’s Perspective
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This educational session will focus on the unique design requirements of Type III construction related to required fire resistance and practical constructability for code compliance. Topics will include fire-resistance-rating requirements for the interior and exterior, the impact of fire separation distance, implications of intersecting fire walls, and primary structural frame protection within exterior walls. Attendees will also learn about new language in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) addressing exterior wall/floor assembly interface for Type III construction and how to utilize the American Wood Council’s 2024 Fire Design Specification (FDS) for Wood Construction for fire-resistance-rated assembly and intersection design.
Register- Location:
- Online
- Date/Time:
- May 7, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
- Credits:
- Attendees can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.10 ICC credit
Speakers
Scott Nyseth, PE, SE | Stonewood Structural Engineers, Inc.
Scott has more than 27 years of experience working with various building materials throughout the built environment. His passion for engineering and inquisitive nature have led him to study the intersection of architecture and engineering as it relates to building façade design and fire design of mass timber, as well as light-frame wood assemblies and intersections. His long-time participation in American Wood Council committees has helped Scott hone his timber design skills and achieve his goal of giving back to the AEC community.
Bruce Lindsey | WoodWorks
Bruce is a 25-year plus veteran of the wood products and construction industries. Based in Charlotte, NC, Bruce has over a decade of tenure with WoodWorks. He shares his broad experience through education and technical support on a wide range of building types, including multi-family, commercial, office, civic/recreational, and mass timber. His multi-faceted career includes architectural design, structural design, project consulting, product/market development, and various roles within the engineered wood products industry.
