ASHRAE Toronto & TSMCA - 3rd Annual Joint Trade Show & Dinner Meeting - November 6th, 2017

Notice of Joint Meeting 

This is your opportunity to peruse the latest in HVAC, hydronics and sheet metal product lines carried by local distributors or manufacturers along with the opportunity to network with the community associated with the HVAC and sheet metal.

The evening will commence with an Industry Trade Show followed by a presentation.

Prize draws at the end of the night include:

2 Tickets for Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets – Monday, January 8th – 2 Gold Sets at Center Ice

Topic of Presentation

Fire/Smoke Damper Design in Commercial Buildings

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The Who, What & Why on the application and use of fire/smoke dampers in commercial structures will be explored through a briefing on the code requirements and standards regarding the selection, installation and maintenance of fire/smoke dampers.

A panel discussion will further probe into the responsibilities of the various parties involved in ensuring that the designer, manufacturer, contractor and inspector have the use and application of the fire/smoke dampers selected to meet the code and owner requirements.

GUEST SPEAKER: ELI P. HOWARD III

As SMACNA’s Executive Director Technical Services, Eli Howard has the overall responsibilities of the more than 30+ SMACNA Technical and ANSI Standards related to the HVAC and Sheet Metal Industry.

Eli is a member of ASHRAE Technical Committees:

• 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential

• SSPC 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable IAQ

• 7.2 HVAC&R Construction and Design Build Technologies

• SPC 171P Method of Test of Seismic Restraints for HVAC&R Equipment

Eli has additional responsibilities as SMACNA Liaison to:

• NFPA 90A & 90B

• International Code Council (ICC)

• Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) Standing Committee on HVAC and Plumbing

• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

 FIRE/SMOKE DAMPER DISCUSSION PANEL

The panel will address questions from the moderator. Time permitting, a few questions will also be taken from the audience.  Attendees will be encouraged to submit questions or discussion topics they would like addressed when registering for the event.

PANEL MEMBERS:

Aldo Jimenez

Lead Engineering Associate

Building & Life Safety Technologies, UL LLC

Mike Mihajlovic, P. Eng, M. Eng.

Building Code Advisor, Mechanical Specialist

Ministry of Municipal Affairs

Eli Howard

Executive Director Technical Services

SMACNA National Office

Denka Mortella

General Manager

Nailor Industries, Inc.

CONTRIBUTE TO THE DISCUSSION:

Submit your questions or items for discussion to:

dstewart@tsmca.org

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