CSC Vancouver: Luncheon - Fireproofing 101: Back to the Basics

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Presented by Ron van Frankfoort Director of Sales Commercial Fireproofing - Northeast US & Canada Carboline Company / AD Fire Protection

This session will discuss the basics of fireproofing in the design and construction of building projects today. It will address questions on why and when it is required, what the testing requirements and certification processes are, and provide a review of ULC /ITS classifications. A brief explanation of the different types of cementitious and intumescent types of fireproofing materials that are available in the market will be carried out as well as a discussion on where each type of product should be specified and used (ie. advantages / disadvantages). This presentation will also include a review of the different types of finish levels for intumescent fireproofing and photos of different types of applications.

Learning objectives will include the following:

Why Fireproofing is required
What are the testing requirements and certification process for fireproofing materials and the ULC / ITS classifications
What are the different types of cementitious and intumescent types of fireproofing materials that are available in the market.
Where each type of product should be specified and used (advantages / disadvantages)

Ron van Frankfoort has been involved in the fire protection industry for approximately 28 years. For the first 12 years of his career he was a consultant with Leber-Rubes Inc., a Fire Protection Consulting Engineering company based in Toronto. He’s since been employed by AD Fire Protection Systems, a manufacturer of fireproofing and firestopping materials for the past 16 years and the Director of Sales for Canada and the US in the past 5 years.

LOCATION

Sandman Hotel, 180 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Enter Moxie’s Classic Grill escalator entrance. The ballroom is located straight through the restaurant at the back of Moxie’s.

AGENDA
11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Luncheon (full course self-serve buffet style)
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm - Chapter Business
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Guest Speaker Presentation

COST
$38.00 plus GST for pre-registered CSC members / Association Executive Directors
$48.00 plus GST for non-members

PARKING
Sandman Hotel Parking: Enter off Cambie Street, pass the Sandman Hotel Breezeway, underground parking to the left, press buzzer to access parkade and take elevator to restaurant level. Cost is $1.25 per 15 minutes.
Easy Park: Across the street on the corner of Georgia and Cambie Streets. Cost is $1.50 per 30 minutes.

SKYTRAIN
Exit at Stadium-Chinatown Station. Walk 2 minutes.

REGISTER ONLINE
Online at Karelo by VISA, MasterCard, or Interac Online.

REGISTER BY FAX
The registration form is available at vancouver.csc-dcc.ca. Payment can be made at the door by cash, cheque, or VISA only.

PRE-REGISTRATION
Pre-registration ends at 2:00 pm on the Wednesday before the meeting.

WALK-INS WELCOME
Missed the deadline? Did not pre-register? You may still attend at $50.40 per person, space permitting, BUT please call 604-868-8406 beforehand. If you pre-register and do not attend, we may invoice you for the cost of the meeting. If you have special dietary (meal) requirements, please notify us at least 24 hours before the event.

CSC Vancouver is a Registered AIBC Provider.
AIBC Members will receive 1 core LU (Learning Unit) for attending this event.