Performance-based design concepts are not new. Alternatives to a strict application of prescriptive code requirements are often proposed by designers and reviewed by authorities having jurisdiction. This framework can help both those who seek alternatives when a particular building design does not strictly match prescriptive code requirements, and the authorities having jurisdiction who are faced with these new designs. This one day workshop will review in detail the performance-based design process and will introduce some of the technical details of that process. The workshop is intended for fire and building officials who have responsibility for performing plan review functions.
Workshops are free of charge for fire and building officials.