Specifications: Assistance & Review (PDF Download)
RPC can provide continuing education programs online via the manufacturers' training programs, online with Zoom/Team software or in-person at your office. See your options below. Use the form to the right to arrange an online or in-person presentation by RPC personnel.
List of current presentations to be conducted in person or virtual meeting:
List of current presentations to be conducted in person or virtual meeting:
- Understand how the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) tests louvers for water rejection
- Understand the types of louvers that comply with the industry standard AMCA test procedures for the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions
- Understand the definition of a louver, the anatomy of louver products and a high level understanding of application specific louver blade styles
- Realize where the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions lie
- Explore frequent louver applications and understand their key aspects
- Outline third-party data resources
- Compare current test procedures and certification program
- Apply an integrated design approach for recommending product and feature options
- Define the role of exterior shading devices
- Explore shading strategies based on opening exposure
- Discuss general sun control design criteria
- Explore sun control components, construction, installation and finishes
- Understand the debris impact criteria for tornado safe rooms as well as the wind zone criteria and design parameters
- Understand louvers that comply with FEMA 361
- Realize where the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions lie
- Understand the types of louvers that comply with the industry standard AMCA test procedures for the Hurricane-Prone and Wind-Borne Debris Regions
- Overview of RPC
- The People of RPC
- Installation
- Manufacturers
- Overview of Products