Education
IWUIC ONLINE SEMINAR
Explore the full Firewise Construction: Site Design & Building Materials.
Learn how FRTW supports safer building in wildfire-prone areas. This AIA/ HSW and ICC Preferred Provider course covers the code compliant applications of fire-retardant-treated wood use in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones.
This session examines the growing impact of wildfires in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)—where homes meet forested land—and how building material choices directly affect fire resilience. We discuss how fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) meets key requirements of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) and related standards.
With increasing housing development in WUI zones, selecting ignition-resistant materials is no longer optional. This course highlights where and how FRTW can be used, from decks and soffits to roof coverings and under-floor spaces, and addresses common questions about coatings and fire ratings. Whether you’re designing, building, or inspecting in wildfire-prone areas, this seminar offers practical guidance backed by science and code.
Learning Objectives:
What is IWUIC?
Identify WUI regions in the U.S.
Design resilient structures in WUI areas
Understand wood’s role as a "green" / sustainable building material
Apply defensible space best practices in WUI zones
Earn HSW Credit: Understanding FRTW and the IWUI Code
This self-guided module offers AIA/HSW or ICC-Preferred Provider education credit, providing accredited instruction on how fire-retardant-treated wood contributes to safer, more sustainable WUI construction.