AIA/CES Programs

SpecCentre® Services is certified by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a provider of continuing education programs. Here are the courses that are available.

Understanding Hospital Entrance Systems

Full Program Summary

Description
An overview of door systems typically designed, specified, and installed in hospitals; with a primary focus on the most common applications with automatic swinging doors and Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care Unit (ICU/CCU) manual sliding doors.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program the attendee should have a basic understanding of: the requirements for swinging automatic door systems in a hospital environment; including, activation , safety, coordination, and layout; the various designs for ICU/CCU entrances and how selected configurations impact functionality; code requirements for safety, accessibility, and egress.

Door Hardware Applications: Fire & Life Safety

Full Program Summary

Description
Review elements and components of fire doors and life safety
following NFPA 80 and 101 as they relate to hardware, doors and frames.

Learning Objectives

Participants will better understand the resources, requirements, standards and codes as they relate to Fire and Life Safety in the
development of a Hardware Specification - Section 08 71 00 (08710)

Update on Fire Doors & Security

Full Program Summary

Description
Review elements and components of UL10C requirements for fire
doors. Life safety will also be addressed. NFPA 80 and 101 will be discussed as they relate to hardware, doors and frames, and
UL10C. Security, as it relates to openings, will be covered.

Learning Objectives

Participants will better understand UL10C Positive Pressure
Fire Test and Access Control, including electro-mechanical products, as they interact with Codes, Standards, Building Design and
Aesthetics.

Automatic Entrance Systems Overview

Description
An overview of automatic door systems typically designed, specified,
and installed in commercial and industrial applications; with a primary focus on the most common applications with swinging and sliding doors.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program the attendee should have a basic
understanding of: the function of automatic door systems and components including activation and safety systems; layout requirements for swinging and sliding automatic doors; and, code requirements for accessibility, egress, and safety.

Access Control Coordination for Architects

Full Program Summary

Description
Identify architectural coordination issues to integrate security into
the design process. Understand that early planning for access control, intrusion and surveillance is critical. Review elements and
components of basic security planning. Explore access control, components and integration into construction.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program the attendee should have a basic understanding of: coordination issues associated with integrating security into the design process; planning strategies for access control, intrusion, and surveillance systems; access control systems and components and their integration into the construction process.

Access Control Systems

Full Program Summary

Description
The fundamental make up and components of access control systems will be explored. Technology, terminology and applicable Codes and Standards will be discussed.

Learning Objectives

Develop a basic understanding of the following

• Basics of Access Control Systems
• Access Control – a component of the Security System
• How Access Control works
• The components of the Access Control Systems
• Terminology
• Codes and Standards relating to Access Control
  

Electro-Mechanical Hardware Overview

Full Program Summary

Description
Review electro-mechanical products and their proper uses relating to access control systems, codes, standards and aesthetics

Learning Objectives

Develop a basic understanding of the following:

• The types and functions of electro-mechanical hardware
• Relationship of these products to security and access control systems
• Riser diagrams, their use and make up, for these products and systems
• Code, Standard and Accessibility requirements associated with these products
  

Basic Builder’s Hardware

Learning Objectives

Develop a basic understanding of the following:

• The types and functions of 5 categories of Builder's Hardware
  • Hinges
  • Keying and Keys
  • Locks
  • Closers
  • Exit Devices
• Relationship of these products to the door and frame
• Codes, Standards and Accessibility requirements associated with these products