EDUCATION PROVIDER PROGRAM (EPP)

Interested In Becoming a Course Provider?

New Course Providers are required to submit the following completed documents for review:

Please download the appropriate form(s) for completion and send to EPP@aanb.org

Questions?

  • Please contact EPP@aanb.org if you have questions regarding the Program.

Ron Blank & Associates, Inc.

From our humble beginnings that were sketched out on Ron Blank's mother's kitchen table, a vision was conceptualized for connecting architects and building product manufacturers in a way that had not been done before. Since that moment, RBA has strategically evolved into a multi-platformed suite of services for building product manufacturers and design professionals that aim to connect, educate and energize the professional goals of those who engage them.
  • Contact: Andres Nunez - CE Department Director
  • Phone: (800) 248-6364
  • Email: andres@ronblank.com
  • Website: https://www.ronblank.com/
  • Course Description: Ron Blank & Associates: One Step at a Time: Safety & Sustainability

    This one-hour course examines how stair treads and nosings increase stair safety for users, especially in the event of an emergency. Join us as we discuss the different parts of a stair, the coefficients of friction for different nosing options, new innovations that make treads and nosings durable and sustainable, and codes and practices that ensure proper installation. 


    Identify the different parts of a stair, including treads, risers, stringers, and nosings.

    Discuss how stair nosings are used to increase stair safety and compare the coefficients of friction for different nosing options.

    Explain innovations in stair nosings and treads that ensure they are durable and sustainable, including recycled and recyclable materials.

    Define codes that certify stair nosings and treads are safe for all users, especially in the event of an emergency.

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