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AIA CES Registered Courses

As a leading U.S. manufacturer of American‑made sectional doors, ArmRLite offers AIA CES–approved virtual courses that help architects stay current on the latest innovations and applications in overhead door design, and is committed to advancing the industry by offering credit-earning courses to architects in all 50 states and internationally. Please use the form on this page to register or request more information. See available courses below.

Current Courses

ADA Entrance Door in an Overhead Door: How to Maximize Space and Energy Savings
Course #ARL001

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how an overhead sectional door with an integrated ADA‑compliant man door can improve energy conservation and how to properly specify and design for this type of system.
  • Identify scenarios where an integrated man door can improve the building envelope’s energy efficiency while meeting local egress codes.
  • Address space‑limited projects that require both an overhead door for large items and an ADA‑approved exit but don’t have room for separate doors.

Impact-Rated & Windloaded Sectional Solutions: Engineered for Strength, Trusted for Safety
Course #ARL002

Learning Objectives

  • Properly specify an overhead sectional door to meet windload, seismic and/or impact building code requirements.
  • Understand terminology and tested values associated with windload.
  • Be able to determine if a sectional door product meets building code requirements regarding windload, seismic and impact.
  • Identify standard testing methods for windload and impact.