Two Free, 1-hr CEUs Available Online

As a leading developer of preservatives and fire retardants for treated wood, Viance sponsors two, free, one-hour CEU course credits hosted by Ron Blank & Associates and are approved by AIA, AIBD, OIA, AAA, and SAA.

Learn more about the differences in preservatives in treated wood, approved end-use applications, and how fire retardant treated wood is used in residential and commercial structures.

The links to these courses are:

1. “All Treated Wood is Not the Same”
2. “Fire Retardant Treated Wood FRTW for Commercial and Residential Structures – Update”

1. AIA Course Number: VIA06D, "All Treated Wood is Not the Same."

Course Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW CE Hour

Course Description:

Protective treatments are important for any wood project, but all treated wood is not the same. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss standards and guidelines for treated wood and preservatives in order to ensure wood projects are safe and code compliant. Participants will learn about important standards, testing methods, and applications that will help them evaluate treated wood for future projects.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the need for protective treatments that ensure wood projects and buildings remain structurally and environmentally safe
2. Identify standards and guidelines created by organizations such as the EPA and AWPA for treated wood andpreservatives
3. Recall important research and development testing methods in order to evaluate the environmental and performance characteristics of treated wood
4. Apply knowledge of treatments standards for residential deck construction to ensure projects are safe and code compliant

2. AIA Course Number: VIA06C, "Fire Retardant Treated Wood for Commercial and Residential Structures"

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). We will explore both interior and exterior FRTW 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 into their next project.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain how fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) 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 quality control process

Available Credits:

AIA Approved Course

• American Institute of Architects
• www.aia.org
• 1 AIA LU CE Hour
• RonBlank.com Reports Earned Credits to AIA On Your Behalf

AIBD Approved Course

• American Institute of Building Design
• www.aibd.org
• 1 AIBD CE Hour
• Members Must Self-Report Credits for AIBD

OAA Approved Course

• Ontario Association of Architects
  
• www.oaa.on.ca
• 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
• Members Must Self-Report Credits for OAA

AAA Approved Course

• Alberta Association of Architects
• www.aaa.ab.ca
• 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
• Members Must Self-Report Credits for AAA

SAA Approved Course

• Saskatchewan Association of Architects
• www.saskarchitects.com
• 1 SAA Core Learning Hour
• Members Must Self-Report Credits for SAA

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