Mason-Lite Continuing Education

Specify Fireplaces
With Confidence.

Earn AIA-approved Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) continuing education credits while gaining practical knowledge to confidently design, plan, and specify modular masonry fireplace systems. Designed for architects and design professionals, this course explores real-world planning considerations that contribute to safer, more successful projects.

AIA CES Approved • HSW Eligible • Live Virtual Webinar • 1 LU|HSW Credit

FEATURED COURSE |

Health, Safety & Welfare with Modular Masonry Fireplace Systems

Key Learning Objectives:

Fireplaces are more than architectural focal points—they require thoughtful planning, coordination, and attention to safety throughout the design process.

This AIA-approved Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) continuing education course provides practical insight into the planning, specification, and installation considerations associated with modular masonry fireplace systems.

During this session, participants will gain practical insight into:

• Material performance and system characteristics
• Chimney planning and routing considerations
• Clearance and safety requirements
• Structural coordination during design
• Traditional, linear, and custom fireplace applications
• Specification best practices

Ultimately, this course is designed to help architects approach fireplace planning with greater clarity, stronger technical understanding, and increased specification confidence.

Help you make more informed design decisions and specify fireplaces with greater confidence.

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WHY ARCHITECTS CHOOSE CONTINUING EDUCATION |

Continuing Education Designed for Real-World Design Decisions

Architects are expected to balance aesthetics, code requirements, structural coordination, constructibility, and client expectations—all while delivering projects that perform for years to come.

Fireplaces are no exception. Decisions related to chimney planning, clearances, system selection, and installation coordination can have a lasting impact on project safety, performance, and constructibility.

This course was developed to provide practical, accredited education that helps architects strengthen their understanding of these considerations while earning valuable HSW continuing education credit.

Why HSW Education Matters

Architects make hundreds of design decisions throughout every project. Understanding how fireplace systems affect safety, structural coordination, code compliance, and constructibility helps reduce uncertainty and supports better project outcomes long before construction begins.

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COURSE CURRICULUM |

Topics Covered During This Course

This course is organized around the planning, safety, specification, and design considerations architects encounter when incorporating modular masonry fireplace systems into a project. Each topic is presented through practical examples and real-world applications to support more informed design decisions.

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Material Performance & System Characteristics

Explore lightweight modular masonry construction, material performance, and the characteristics that influence installation efficiency, structural planning, and long-term project performance.

During this section you’ll explore:

Lightweight modular masonry systems

Material characteristics

Long-term performance

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Chimney Planning & Routing

Effective chimney planning begins during the design phase. This module explores routing, sizing, venting considerations, and clearance requirements that influence safe installation, efficient coordination, and long-term system performance.

During this section you’ll explore:

Chimney routing and placement

Sizing and venting considerations

Clearance requirements

Early Project coordination

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Health, Safety & Welfare Considerations

Review the planning considerations that contribute to safer installations, stronger code awareness, and improved project outcomes for occupants, contractors, and design professionals.

During this section you’ll explore:

Health, Safety & Welfare principles

Clearance requirements

Code-conscious planning

Safer project outcomes

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Structural Coordination

Understand how modular masonry fireplace systems interact with framing, floor systems, and surrounding building components while improving collaboration between architects, engineers, builders, and installers.

During this section you’ll explore:

Framing integration

Floor system coordination

Structural planning

Interdisciplinary coordination

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Fireplace Design Applications

Explore traditional, linear, custom, and outdoor fireplace applications while considering the planning requirements and design opportunities unique to each system.

During this section you’ll explore:

Traditional fireplace systems

Linear fireplace applications

Custom configurations

Outdoor living integration

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Specification Best Practices

Strengthen your ability to evaluate fireplace systems, coordinate project teams, and confidently specify modular masonry fireplace solutions across a variety of project types.

During this section you’ll explore:

System evaluation

Specification strategies

Design decision support

Long-term specification confidence

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND |

Designed for Design Professionals

Whether you’re specifying fireplaces every week or only occasionally, this course is designed for professionals who want to make more informed design decisions and strengthen their understanding of modular masonry fireplace systems.

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This Course is Ideal For:

• Architects

• Architectural Designers

• Specification Writers

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Also Valuable For:

• Interior Designers

• Design-Build Professionals

• Builders

• Project Managers

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Frequently Working on:

• Custom Residential

• Luxury Residential

• Hospitality

• Outdoor Living

• Commercial Projects

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YOUR RESOURCE BEYOND THE WEBINAR |

Continuing Education That Extends Beyond the Webinar

Mason-Lite’s Continuing Education program is built on decades of experience working alongside architects, builders, dealers, and installers to successfully integrate modular masonry fireplace systems into projects across North America.

Rather than focusing on product promotion, our goal is to provide practical education that helps design professionals make more informed planning and specification decisions while supporting safer, more successful project outcomes.

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Technical Resources

Access specifications, technical documentation, CAD details, and planning resources that support informed design decisions long after the webinar ends.

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Real-World Experience

Our continuing education content is grounded in real-world project applications, helping connect technical concepts to practical design challenges.

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Ongoing Technical Support

When questions arise during design or specification, Mason-Lite’s technical team is available to provide guidance and project-specific assistance.

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Every continuing education session is designed to help architects make more informed design decisions and specify fireplace systems with greater confidence.

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WEBINAR FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES |

Continue Learning After the Webinar

Thank you for joining Mason-Lite’s July 20, 2026 AIA/HSW continuing education webinar. Use the planning guide and resource links below to continue your research, support project coordination, and connect with Mason-Lite when project-specific questions arise.

AIA Credit & Certificate Support

For questions about AIA credit reporting or a certificate of completion, contact Jake Hornsby at jakeh@mason-lite.com or 619-823-8593. Include your full name, firm, the webinar date, and your AIA member number when applicable.

Resource version: August 2026. This guide is an educational resource, not project-specific design or installation instruction. Always use the current model-specific drawing, manual, listing information, applicable codes, and project requirements.

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PRE-REGISTER |

Pre-Register for the Next Continuing Education Session

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