Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations
Along with the aesthetic benefits of glass entrances come unique specification challenges. This course covers glass entrance design and key considerations when selecting door hardware. Participants will receive a thorough overview of important criteria to ensure glass doors and entrance systems comply with safety, accessibility, and thermal performance requirements, all while meeting the visual intent of the project.
Learning Objectives:
- Review standard glass door types and glass entrance system applications including storefronts, point-supported glass walls, and transoms with floating headers.
- Recognize specification criteria to ensure door openings comply with life safety, accessibility, and building code requirements.
- Identify the current trends that are influencing the future of glass entrances, including larger glass sizes and energy codes.
- Distinguish critical considerations related to panic devices, including life safety issues, UL requirements and standards, ANSI/BHMA criteria, occupant loads, and opening force.
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