This course is the first of three in a series of combined detailing courses. One of the most important skills you can develop in our industry is the ability to properly coordinate and schedule doors, frames and hardware that are to be provided on projects. In this course, you will begin to learn to detail doors, frames and hardware on projects with a beginner level of complexity of occupancy type through a series of in-class exercises. This is a great face-to-face first step for those interested in working towards their DHT credential. 
You will begin to:
• Understand basic fire door and egress code principles
• Apply basic door, frame and hardware knowledge in building very simple openings
• Apply basic blueprint reading and scaling skills
• Coordinate the application of hardware with doors and frame

Date: Beginning October 6, 2026 12-4:00pm EST
• 5 sessions total, ending November 3rd 

This course is the first of three in a series of combined detailing courses. One of the most important skills you can develop in our industry is the ability to properly coordinate and schedule doors, frames and hardware that are to be provided on projects. In this course, you will begin to learn to detail doors, frames and hardware on projects with a beginner level of complexity of occupancy type through a series of in-class exercises. This is a great face-to-face first step for those interested in working towards their DHT credential. 
You will begin to:
• Understand basic fire door and egress code principles
• Apply basic door, frame and hardware knowledge in building very simple openings
• Apply basic blueprint reading and scaling skills
• Coordinate the application of hardware with doors and frame

Date: Beginning January 21, 2027, 12-4:00pm EST

• 5 sessions total, ending February 18^th  

A foundational course essential for individuals aspiring to earn an AHC credential, AHC305 (formerly COR147) focuses primarily on specification writing the cornerstone of an AHCs responsibilities. Develop expertise in specification reading, a critical function within distribution channels, making this course ideal for professionals with two or more years of experience in the industry. In this course, you will Master CSI Section Format for specification writing. Become proficient in utilizing appropriate specification terminology and language. Gain competency in referencing DIVISION 01 GENERAL sections accurately. Learn how to draft clear, concise, correct, and comprehensive specifications. Identify various methods of specification writing, including descriptive, performance, proprietary, and reference-based approaches.

Date: Beginning January 12, 2027,   12-5:00pm EST

5 sessions total, ending February 9^th

Instructor: Carrie Hunt

View this course in the DHI Threshold Learning Center

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: COR117 – Door, Frame, and Architectural Hardware Applications | COR140 – Using Codes and Standards

This 8-hour continuing education elective is packed with intermediate code exercises that will help you:

• Practice finding code answers based on real project scenarios
• Learn to navigate and select the appropriate applicable code citations
• Become more efficient at researching and finding the correct code compliant solutions
• Fine tune your understanding of Fire, Egress, and Accessibility codes and standards
• Understand and apply exceptions

To get the most out of this course, students should have already completed COR140 Using Codes and Standards or have equivalent knowledge and experience. We will look at a variety of occupancy types including a hospital, school, restaurant, office building, and hotel. You will be taught how to identify large red flag spaces and determine if they are Group A Assembly.

It is strongly recommended that students bring hard copies of the International Building Code IBC 2021 edition, The Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives NFPA 80 2019 edition, and The Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings 2017 edition since these are what the certification exams are based on. Optionally, if the student brings a laptop, the codes and standards can be used during class in pdf format, from a free or subscription based online provider, or hard copies of any edition of the IBC from 2012-2024.

Start Date and Time (include time zones)

12:00 PM ET, 01/20/2027  

End Date and Time

4:00 PM ET, 01/27/2027

Additional Information

Lead Instructor: Katie Flower-Britt  

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