Learning Objective 1

Review the global history of tall wood construction and highlight the mass timber products used in these structures.

Learning Objective 2

Explore the work and conclusions of the ICC Ad Hoc Committee on Tall Wood Buildings in establishing 14 new code provisions for the 2021 IBC that address tall wood construction.

Learning Objective 3

Discuss differences between the new tall wood mass timber construction types and existing construction types.

Learning Objective 4

Identify the key passive fire-resistance construction requirements and active systems that enable taller wood buildings to be built safely.