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Free CEU Courses Available

Viance sponsors the following three CEU courses:

1. IN-PERSON  AIA Course Number: IVIA06A, "Fire Retardant Treated Wood for Single, Multi-family and Commercial Structures" CONTACT US at customerservice@viance.net to set up an in-person CEU course. In-person courses may be subject to availability of course rep. Please email us for more information.

Course Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW CE Hour

Course Description:

This course provides insight into the growing need for and use of fire retardant treated wood (FRTW) and plywood. We will explore both interior and exterior FRTW and plywood and discuss treatment options. Through a review of applications, codes, and standards, the design professional will have a better understanding of how to incorporate FRTW and plywood into their next project. 

Learning Objectives:
 

1. Explain how fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) and plywood reduces personal injury and property damage by reducing the spread of flame and smoke
2. Discuss the differences between interior and exterior FRTW and common applications of each
3. Identify the organizations and codes that ensure FRTW products are standardized and safe for future users, especially in the event of an emergency
4. List the various tests and the quality control process

2. ON DEMAND course offered by WWPI: Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use  

Course Credit: This course is registered with 29 Industry Associations Offering 1 CEU

Course Description:

In applications where wood may be exposed to moisture, insects, or fungal organisms, preservative-treated wood can ensure a project’s durability. This course reviews: the manufacturing process for pressure-treated wood; types of preservative treatments and the required levels of retention as dictated by the end-use application, desired service life, and exposure conditions; American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Use Category standards; current issues concerning preserved wood in residential and commercial construction; and Best Management Practices (BMPs) for aquatic uses.

Course formats:
Note: You must register and log into AEC Daily to view or download courses

PDF download – self-paced version
Enhanced HTML – narrated with video

3. ON DEMAND AIA Course Number: GVIA06A,  "Sustainable Safety: Fire Code Compliance with Fire-Retardant Treated Wood."

Course Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW CE Hour

Course Description:

In this course, we will gain insight into the growing need for and use of fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW). We review the applications, codes and standards, so the design professional will have a better understanding of how to incorporate FRTW into their next project. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and risk mitigation, this course empowers professionals to prioritize the protection of buildings and occupants against the threat of fire.

Learning Objectives:
 

1. Discuss the benefits of Fire-Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) and how it can protect buildings and occupants and provide sustainable safety solutions
2. Describe the various types of FRTW and how they can reduce injury, protect property, decrease sprinkler requirements, contain a fire, and support sustainable projects
3. Review model building code requirements and how design professionals can specify FRTW to achieve their safety objectives
4. Examine how FRTW is manufactured, tested, and certified to meet rigorous safety standards to protect buildings and the health and well-being of occupants

Approved by AIA, Viance's free courses for CEU credits are published on GreenCE.com

4. ON DEMAND course offered by WWPI: Specifying and Using Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood 

Course Credit: This course is registered with 29 Industry Associations Offering 1 CEU

Course Description:

For some applications, building codes provide for the use of fire-retardant-treated (FR) wood products as an alternative to noncombustible materials. To ensure that FR wood products are properly specified, it is important to understand how these products are made, their formulations, and the building code references that guide their use in construction. This course reviews the manufacturing process for fire-retardant-treated lumber and plywood, how fire retardants work, types of fire retardants, and fire retardant wood the building codes

Course formats:
Note: You must register and log into AEC Daily to view or download courses

PDF download – self-paced version
Enhanced HTML – narrated with video

Available Credits:

AIA Approved Course

American Institute of Architects www.aia.org

Completion Provides: 1 AIA LU CE Hour
 

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AIBD Approved Course
 

American Institute of Building Design www.aibd.org
 

Completion Provides 1 AIBD CE Hour
 

Members Must Self-Report Credits for AIBD

OAA Approved Course
 

Ontario Association of Architects www.oaa.on.ca

Completion Provides: 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
 

Members Must Self-Report Credits for OAA

AAA Approved Course
 

Alberta Association of Architects www.aaa.ab.ca

Completion Provides: 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour

Members Must Self-Report Credits for AAA

SAA Approved Course

Saskatchewan Association of Architects www.saskarchitects.com
 

Completion Provides: 1 SAA Core Learning Hour

Members Must Self-Report Credits for SAA

BOMI Approved Course

Building Owners and Managers Institute, www.bomi.org

Completion Provides: 1 CPD hour

Members Must Self-Report Credits for BOMI

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