116.Handling
Emergency Responses on College, University, Educational and Business
Campuses
Franklin Room - B
114.
Lithium Ion Batteries -
Defining the Problem
Franklin
Room - C
143. Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement
Systems (ERCES) and the UL Certification Program [B]
Franklin
Room - D
128. Putting NFPA 915 - The Standard for Remote Inspections
and Tests - To Work in Your Jurisdiction [B]
Fairfield Room
138.
Summary of Key Changes to the 2024 ICC Model Codes - International Fire
Code, International Building Code, Etc...
[B]
Taft Room - A
118. Wood
Construction and the Fire Investigator
3rd Floor Executive Conference
Room [Campus Fire Department Symposium]
This group will meet
at pre-determined times throughout the conference as agreed upon by the
participants. Please see conference administration if you would like to
participate in this symposium.
109.
Fire Alarm Awareness and
Education for Students with Disabilities
Franklin Room - B
120.
Technology - It Moves How Fast?
Franklin
Room - C
140.
When Seconds Matter - A Wholistic Look at the Journey of the Fire Alarm
Signal - How Technology Can Be Leveraged to Reduce the Time it takes to
Deliver These Signals to First Responders
[B]
Franklin Room - D
127.
Understanding Sprinkler Monitoring - Past, Present, and Future
[B]
Fairfield Room
112.
Updates to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 25 - Standard for the Inspection,
Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
[B]
Taft Room - A
130. Large
Construction Site Fire Case Study. Is Your Community Prepared?
3rd Floor Executive Conference
Room [Campus Fire Department Symposium]
This group will meet
at pre-determined times throughout the conference as agreed upon by the
participants. Please see conference administration if you would like to
participate in this symposium.
123. A Look Into School Safety; How New Technology and Design
Affects Safety.
Franklin Room - B
110.
Fire Department Operations in Multi-Story and Large-Area Structures
Franklin
Room - C
144.
Modular Construction Associated with Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Occupancies
Franklin
Room - D
100.
Plan Review: Jump Started & Streamlined [B]
Fairfield Room
111. Understanding Fire Pumps: The
Good, The Bad, and The Ugly[B]
Taft
Room - A
108. Fire Code
Officials and Fire Service Personnel Preperation for Testimony and other
Legal Proceedings
3rd Floor
Executive Conference Room [Campus Fire Department Symposium]
This group will meet
at pre-determined times throughout the conference as agreed upon by the
participants. Please see conference administration if you would like to
participate in this symposium.
107. Understanding Wall Assemblies Used in
Townhouse Unit Separation
Franklin Room - B
101. Providing Fire Safety
Education through Civic Engagement - Community Risk Reduction
Franklin
Room - C
126. Electro Mechanical Systems for Life Safety - Smoke Control &
Fire Service Access Elevators (FSAE)
Franklin
Room - D
142.
A Quick Look at Consumer
Fireworks & Other Useful Information
Fairfield Room
104.
NFPA 770 and Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems. [NFPA 770 - Standard on
Hybrid (Water and Inert Gas) Fire-Extinguishing Systems] [B]
Taft Room - A
Open
3rd Floor Executive Conference
Room [Campus Fire Department Symposium]
This group will meet
at pre-determined times throughout the conference as agreed upon by the
participants. Please see conference administration if you would like to
participate in this symposium.
115. Interacting with the Special Needs Population
Franklin Room - B
134. Identifying Serious Defects and
Irregularities in Fire Alarm System Design, Installation, Inspection,
Testing. Maintenance and Monitoring
[B]
Franklin Room - C
113.
Planning Modifications to Existing Sprinkler Systems
[B]
Franklin Room - D
124.
The Fire Code Official's Role in Reducing Unwanted Fire Alarms
[B]
Fairfield Room
135.
Code Clarifications for the Modern
World [B]
Taft
Room - A
122. The Benefits of Combining Fire Code and Zoning Code
Enforcement
3rd Floor Executive Conference
Room [Campus Fire Department Symposium]
This group will meet
at pre-determined times throughout the conference as agreed upon by the
participants. Please see conference administration if you would like to
participate in this symposium.
133. Ensuring School Safety: Strategies and Best Practices
Franklin Room - B
137. Safe Passage: Exploring Fire Door
Inspections, AHJ Roles, and Ohio (ICC) Building Code Updates
Franklin
Room - C
139. NFPA 96 and NFPA 17A Inspections Working Together - [NFPA 96
- Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial
Cooking Operations] [NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing
Systems]
Franklin Room - D
154.
Updates to the 2022 Edition of NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code
[B]
Fairfield Room
132. The AHJ-Fire Alarm Contractor Relationship:
A Prescription for Success
Taft Room - A
129. Historic
Districts and Buildings - Fire Sprinkler Retrofit Case Study
3rd Floor Executive Conference
Room [Campus Fire Department Symposium]
This group will meet
at pre-determined times throughout the conference as agreed upon by the
participants. Please see conference administration if you would like to
participate in this symposium.
131. Elevator Occupant Evacuation Operation
(OEO). OEO 2.0: Supplementing Fire Alarm Prescriptions with Practical
Performance to Enhance Life Safety
Franklin Room - B
145. Company Officer Training & Tactics in Buildings with
Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems using NFPA 13E. [NFPA 13E - Recommended
Practice for Fire Department Operations in Properties Protected by
Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems
[B]
Franklin
Room - C
141. YES!, There are Updates to
NFPA 96 and ANSI/IKECA Standards. [NFPA 96 - Standard for Ventilation
Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations]
Franklin
Room - D
136.
MythBusters: Fire Protection Edition -
Volume 3 [B]
3rd Floor Executive Conference
Room [Campus Fire Department Symposium]
This group will meet
at pre-determined times throughout the conference as agreed upon by the
participants. Please see conference administration if you would like to
participate in this symposium.
Conference Workshop and Breakout
Sessions
Program Overview
NOTE: These two
logos in the program descriptions (below) indicate this lecture has an
been APPROVED by the
Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) for
1- hour of continuing education credit for building officials,
fire protection inspectors, building inspectors and those who receive a
separate certification from the State of Ohio [OBBS].
100. Plan Review: Jump Started & Streamlined
Presented by: City of Redlands Fire Department (California)
At initial glance the plan review process can seem confusing and
complicated. Not to worry! This presentation highlights a variety of
resources in NFPA standards to help fire protection system designers as
well as AHJ personnel effectively navigate the plan review process.
Attendees will be guided through the requirements of plan submittal
construction documents and associated acceptance tests for some of the
most common fire protection systems including: Fire Sprinkler Systems
(NFPA 13, 13D, & 13R), Fire Alarm Systems (NFPA 72), & Kitchen Hood
Systems (NFPA 17A). The best practices from this class will provide all
stakeholders involved in the plan review process enhance their service
delivery for clients and communities alike.
At the conclusion of this presentation
attendees will be able to identify: 1. The aspects required in a complete set of
plans and construction documents for fire sprinkler systems (NFPA 13,
13D, & 13R). 2. The aspects required in a complete set of
plans and construction documents for Fire Alarm Systems (NFPA 72).
3. The aspects required in a complete set of
plans and construction documents for kitchen hood fire suppression
systems (NFPA 17A).
[BBS2024-357]
101. Providing Fire Safety Education through Civic Engagement
Presented by: Fayetteville State University
As part of our Ethics and Civic Engagement requirement for graduation,
students complete coursework provided in cooperation with the American
Red Cross. Students participate in Sound the Alarm smoke alarm
installation campaigns within the community. Students learn the value of
fire safety activities, presenting fire safety messages to the public,
and providing lifesaving smoke alarms to needy families.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about fire safety at home and on
campus. 2. Provide fire safety instruction allowing
the student to improve communication skills. 3. Learning about and developing actions to
serve poor and underserved residents within the community to reduce
their risk from fire.
103. Colliding worlds of Emergency Management and Fire Safety
Presented by: George Mason University
This presentation will cover how at schools and University’s traditional
fire safety systems are changing in light of a shift to all hazards
planning and an intensified focus on non-fire emergencies. NFPA 72 has
introduced a mass notification risk assessment that should lead you down
the path of getting a mass notification system for the building.
However, whenever you are talking about Institutions of Higher Education
or even K-12 school systems it is very challenging to make changes to
one building and not provide an equal level of safety in another
building. The world of Fire Safety is well established in the codes of
today (in fact founded the modern landscape of codes), however Emergency
Management isn’t included in codes that have real world impacts on
emergency response. We will explore how Emergency Management should be
included as new buildings are being built or old ones renovated. The
other questions that must be asked are: ‘How does the Emergency Manager
fit into the building design process?’ ‘How does a buildings features
fold into the already established notification protocols that the school
system or institution already has?’ ‘Does even installing this system
provide additional protection for the occupants?’ and ‘How does this
buildings system interface with other buildings surrounding it?’. All of
these questions and more will be answered in my presentation.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explore the impacts that building systems
have on Emergency Management. 2. Learn strategies to make buildings align
with all hazard planning. 3. Learn about the Mass Notification risk
assessment and how it can be used.
104. NFPA 770 and Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems
Presented by: Fire and Pump Service Group
This
presentation will assist and in the Understanding and outlining the new
NFPA 770 and the Hybrid (Nitrogen and Water Mist) fire extinguishing
system.
Learning Objectives:
To inform the public of the new NFPA Code; to inform the public about
Hybrid fire extinguishing system, and the Fire and Pump Service Group
Hybrid Fire Extinguishing System.
107. Wall Assemblies Used in Townhouse Unit Separation
Presented by: GBH International
Townhouse unit separation is a source of much confusion on the part of
builders and code officials. Specifically, there are misunderstandings
regarding fire resistance-rated assemblies and, allowable penetrations
(and their protection), and allowances (or restrictions on) mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing equipment inside the walls.
Learning Objectives: (1) Have a general understanding of how
fire-rated wall assemblies are tested. (2) Understand what types of wall assemblies
are permitted for townhouse unit separation. (3) Understand code requirements regarding
penetrations through and equipment inside of townhouse separation walls.
108. Fire Code Officials and Fire Service Personnel Preperation for
Testimony and other Legal Proceedings
Presented by: The Fire Code Academy
“So, you get asked or subpoenaed to testify
or provide information in a case that you may have been involved in.”
Whether you are a firefighter, company officer, chief officer, fire
safety inspector or fire investigator, there may come a time when you
may have to provide information or testify in a criminal or civil trial.
Or you may have to provide facts in a deposition, hearing or other form
of legal setting. Testifying as a witness can be very scary, because
it's something that the fire service does not do often. When and if,
this happens, being prepared is the most helpful thing to get through
it. This session will provide ways for members of the fire service to
prepare for courtroom testimony, as well as participating in other legal
settings. Also, it will provide information on the legal process, to
help the participant better understand their duty. The importance of
thorough and accurate reports and notes will also be discussed. In the
end, the participant will have a better understanding of the legal
process and the experience will be less intimidating. Obtain knowledge
about the case by reviewing reports and notes and research pertinent
Codes and regulations to be better prepared. A (Yogism) from a great
baseball player (Yogi Berra) “Know what you know: Know what you don’t
know: Know what you need to know: Know what you don’t know but need to
know” is good advice to help you in the preparation process. Actual case
reviews will be presented to enforce lessons learned.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will have a better
understanding of the Legal process.
2. Provides various ways a person can obtain needed knowledge to prepare
themselves.
3. Will highlight the importance of good record keeping and accuracy of
reports.
109. Fire Alarm Awareness and Education for Students with
Disabilities
Presented by: Jerome Township Division of
Fire (Ohio)
This presentation is to help students and
adults with disabilities to understand and remain calm when the fire
alarm alerts. During this presentation you will learn educational tips
to help people with disabilities to remain calm and exit the building
during the fire alarm. This program was designed to combat the problem
of students with disabilities leaving before the fire drill. It will
show tips on how we can educate students to make them feel a little more
relaxed with fire alarm sounds.
Learning Objectives:
1) How to develop better relationships with
your schools, students with disabilities, and the special education
department.
2) How to educate students with disabilities to feel safer during fire
drills
3) How to develop a fire alarm program for students with disabilities.
110. Fire Department Operations in
Multi-Story and Large-Area Structures
Presented by: Dayton Fire Department (Ohio)
Do your fire companies really know the buildings in their first-due
district? Various concepts of fire protection systems, some of which can
be quite complicated or intimidating, and brought down "to the street"
for firefighters and company officers. Significant knowledge of
standpipe and sprinkler systems, fire pumps, elevators, fire alarm
control panels, smoke control systems, and other building safety
features is often reserved for fire prevention or code enforcement
personnel. Students will gain an understanding of complex fire
protection system components that will enable them to apply the
easy-to-remember principles on working incidents. Attendees are also
guided in developing a realistic and engaging company-level pre-incident
planning program. Case studies involving line-of-duty deaths and
high-dollar-loss fires that occurred in buildings despite fire
protection systems being in place are also examined.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify basic operating principles and
functionality of common fire protection features in buildings. 2. Explain how to troubleshoot and resolve
operational problems with existing fire protection systems. 3. Develop a more thorough and engaging
pre-fire planning process for large-area and/or tall commercial
structures.
111. Fire Pumps: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Presented by: American Fire Sprinkler Association
Where
needed, fire pumps are an essential component of a water-based
suppression system. Selecting the most efficient driver and pump is a
critical component of a successful and profitable installation project.
This seminar examines how to determine the need for a fire pump along
with choosing the proper pump capacity. The latest in pump installation
requirements are reviewed including those for multi-stage, multi-port
pumps. The latest information and requirements for acceptance testing
and periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance are discussed along
with the most efficient methods for assuring compliance with the
standards. This seminar concludes with a review of some common issues
and mistakes made when designing, installing, and inspecting/testing
fire pumps.
Learning Objectives:
1. Determine the need for a fire pump,
calculate the most efficient pump capacity, and select the best driver
for the application. 2. Locate and apply the latest requirements
for fire pump installation. 3. Locate and apply the latest requirements
for acceptance testing and periodic inspection and testing of fire
pumps. 4. Explain common mistakes made when
designing, installing, and maintaining fire pumps along with potentially
negative consequences.
112.
Updates to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 25 - Standard for the
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection
Systems
Presented by: American Fire Sprinkler Association
This
seminar will discuss the changes made to the 2023 edition of NFPA 25
Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based
Fire Protection Systems. The newest edition is available to the public
and this presentation will help you stay ahead of the game with the
ever-changing requirements in NFPA 25. Remember — there is no
retroactivity clause!
Learning Objectives:
1. Determine the qualifications for a
competent person 2. Identify and apply new definitions for
“Floor Level” and “Exercise” 3. Identify updated frequencies for the
testing of sprinklers 4. Identify new requirements for the testing
and inspection of concealed sprinklers 5. Identify new requirements for the testing
and inspection of fire pumps
113. Planning Modifications to Existing Sprinkler Systems
Presented by: American Fire Sprinkler Association
For
the 2022 edition of NFPA 13, the single-point density concept was
finally adopted, and the area/density curves became obsolete. This
change sparked an overhaul of the Modification to Existing Systems
chapter in NFPA 13 and includes a lot more direction for changes to
systems that are already in service. This seminar will review the new
structure of the existing systems chapter and additional requirements on
the evaluation, modification, and testing of existing systems.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define an existing system 2. Identify the existing system requirements
that were relocated from Chapters 4-29 to Chapter 30 3. Identify and apply the five new parent
sections in the reorganization of Chapter 30 4. Identify installation allowances for
existing systems 5. Identify appropriate design criteria for
modifications based on the installed system 6. Identify and apply acceptance test
allowances for existing systems
114. Lithium Ion Batteries - Defining the Problem
Presented by: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
From cell phones to power tools, to e-scooters, electric vehicles, and
energy storage systems, lithium ion batteries are everywhere. Over the
past 10 years, costs have fallen and performance has doubled. The
opportunities have dramatically widened for manufacturers, but there are
fire risks associated. In this presentation, NFPA helps to define the
problem, increase knowledge, and highlight research, reports, and
resources.
After attending this presentation, attendees
will: 1. Identify the fire risks associated with
Lithium Ion Batteries.
2. Understand conceptually Lithium Ion Batteries cell construction.
3. Recognize training and research resources through NFPA
115. Interacting with the Special Needs Population
Presented by: Western Illinois University
This presentation will discuss the opportunities members of the fire
service have to interact with the special needs population on a more
personalized basis. Topics covered will be methods of communication,
methods of physical interaction, and ways to utilize social media to
engage those with special needs.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the need for the fire service
to engage, and interact with, members of the special needs community in
their service areas. 2. Identify methods of communication to
utilize with individuals of various special needs. 3. Identify resources that can help engage
special needs populations.
116.Handling
Emergency Responses on College, University, Educational and Business
Campuses
Presented by: University of Louisville
Department of Public Safety
As this is often not considered or thought
of, most Colleges, Universities and Business Campuses are basically a
city within a city, consisting of assembly areas, classrooms,
administrative offices, restaurants and cafeterias, laboratories,
hazardous materials storage, general storage, recreational facilities,
athletic facilities and dormitories. Many of these occupancies are
intertwined together, and facilities are relatively large in capacity.
Other potential hazards exist including railroads, interstates and/or
major highway transportation, nearby industry, wildland/urban interface,
airports, and active aggressor situations just to name a few. Through
class participation and general discussion, this class will focus on how
we deal with emergency situations on our campuses and provide insight on
how to pre-plan and manage these events, and provide tools and ideas to
take back to your respective agencies to work with your local Colleges
and Universities in developing a good partnership and generate training
opportunities between agencies from tabletop drills to large-scale
exercises. This will help identify key stakeholders, emergency contacts,
building access, evacuation routes, campus "hot spots", emergency
vehicle access and staging, hazard identifiers, and other key components
that will enhance your response, improve campus relations, and create a
cohesive relationship so when the time comes all parties are on the same
page and work well together, and that key decision-making personnel are
involved from the onset.
Learning Objectives:
1. To enhance participants ability in
identifying hazards that exist in around campuses, and developing
flexible pre-plans.
To identify key stakeholders, decision makers, and facility personnel
that would be directly involved 2. in the event of an emergency
situation, and establish strong working relationships amongst groups.
3. To provide building blocks in establishing good training practices
amongst all agencies and campus administration.
118. Wood Construction and the Fire Investigator
Presented by: American Wood Council
This course is designed for Fire/ Arson Investigators to better know the
principals of wood construction and how a thorough knowledge of wood
construction can benefit an investigation. It will review key sections
of NFPA 921. The program will highlight provisions of the International
Residential Code to call attention to possible code violations that
could possibly cause unusual or rapid-fire spread and failure of an
assembly. The course concludes with a case study.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review the scientific method as a
“systematic approach” to fire investigation and why a knowledge of
building construction is required. 2. Identify the 5 types of building
construction and wood construction methods. Focus on various wood
construction methods. 3. Discuss specific code requirements and
how failure to meet the code can result in rapid fire spread or failure.
119. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) and Two-Way Radio
Communications Enhancement Systems (RCES)
Presented by: Code Consultants, Inc
This
presentation focuses on the code requirements pertaining to emergency
radio responder coverage and, if adequate coverage is not anticipated,
the subsequent two-way radio communications enhancement system. The
presentation covers both procedural and technical aspects of the
numerous codes including International Building Code (IBC),
International Fire Code (IFC), NFPA 1 - Fire Code, NFPA 72 – National
Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and NFPA 1221 – Standard for the
Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications
Systems, and NFPA 1225 – Standards for Emergency Services Communications
regarding minimum radio coverage requirements and radio enhancement
system design concepts and capabilities as a result. The presentation
contains a heavy focus on code compliance for new and existing
buildings.
Learning Objectives:
1. The participant will be able to identify
code requirements regarding emergency responder radio coverage within
IBC, IFC, and/or other building codes.
2. The participant will be able to understand various engineering
approaches utilized in determining if adequate radio coverage exists for
new and existing structures.
3. The participant will be able to understand various approaches to the
design and installation of an enhancement system if adequate radio
coverage does not exist, including pathway survivability and enhancement
system installation requirements.
120. Technology - It Moves How Fast?
Presented by The Keltron Corporation
In the world of fire and life safety, getting information in real time
is critical - how fast can it move, really? This session will focus on
communications technologies within the fire and life safety world from
historical POTS lines to some of the cutting-edge technologies available
today. From cybersecurity to AI, what's out there? What does NFPA 72 say
about using new technologies and how can we adapt them in the fire alarm
and life safety world today? What's available to improve overall
situational awareness that helps you make decisions in real time.
122. The Benefits of Combining Fire Code and Zoning Code
Enforcement
Presented by: Springfield Township Fire Department (Ohio)
There will be discussion on how Springfield Township combined the fire
code and zoning code enforcement; what drove Springfield Township to
this decision and the success and pit falls associated with such an
undertaking. After seven years, this initial program has taken many
different approaches on how to achieve enforcement. We will discuss the
many benefits of using the codes to supplement each other to achieve
enforcement. Explanation of the legal process and how the court system
works in your favor for enforcement will also be a topic of discussion.
Learning Objectives:
1. The benefits of combining Fire Code Enforcement and Zoning.
2. Collaboration between inter municipality departments and county or
state agencies benefit enforcement.
3. Utilizing the court system for enforcement, when it was not an option
before.
123. A Look Into School Safety; How New Technology and Design
Affects Safety.
Presented by: Springfield Township Fire Department (Ohio)
Have you been involved in the pre-planning of a new education building?
It is a world of changing technology from bullet resistant drywall and
glass to metal detectors at entryways. New design features such as open
learning areas and open unisex bathrooms are all new concepts that most
of us are unfamiliar with and change every year. We will discuss these
and more changes in this everchanging field. There also will be a
comparison between lessons learned from one school district of a school
built last year and a new school in the planning phase this fall for
construction to start in the spring. How cost affects the final decision
on what stays and what they decision makers feel are not needed.
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate the new building materials being used for entryways.
2. How the monetary budget affects safety between schools.
3. Is it possible to have a minimum requirement for security for
schools?
124. The Fire Code Official's Role in Reducing Unwanted Fire
Alarms
Presented by: The National Fire Sprinkler Association
The
issue of unwanted fire alarm calls is a problem that needs to be
addressed. Statistics show the number of unwanted fire alarm calls that
the fire service must respond to is getting worst, not better. This
seminar will discuss the code official's role in reducing unwanted and
nuisance fire alarm calls. While attending this seminar will not solve
this problem, you will leave with specific concepts that are proven to
be effective at reducing unwanted fire alarms.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review the IFC criteria for fire alarm installations to ensure the
installation meets code and devices are not installed in areas that will
lead to problems.
2. Provide guidance from NFPA 72 and examples to show how the technical
committee and fire alarm technology is trying to deal with this issue.
3. Show specific methods for reducing the number of unwanted fire alarm
calls in your jurisdiction.
126. Electro Mechanical Systems for Life Safety - Smoke Control
& Fire Service Access Elevators (FSAE)
Presented by: Space Age Electronics
Smoke Control Systems are highly complex and
require a multitude of expert designers and installers. This
presentation will provide a brief history of how these systems evolved
over decades of code changes and enhancements. You'll learn the two
types of systems and their designed purpose as well as seeing
graphically how all equipment interconnects. A high level review of
codes and standards will be discussed, (IBC, NFPA, IFC) along with a
review of design documents needed to quote and understand the full
functionality. Lastly you'll be introduced to Fire Service Access
Elevators and how this important system is being required in more
jurisdictions across the country.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the purpose of smoke control
system & Codes/Standards that drive design as well as installation.
2. Learn the Ecosystem of Responsibility for designing these complex
systems, including FSAE
3. Learn the two primary types of smoke control system,
Electro/Mechanical equipment and the interconnection between all major
components.
127. Understanding Sprinkler Monitoring - Past, Present, and
Future
Presented by: Potter Electric Signal Company
The
monitoring of sprinkler systems is not a new concept. But technology is
allowing for monitoring these critical systems for conditions never
before thought of. New sensors, wireless technology, and increased
integration with other systems all take this age-old practice to places
only dreamt about just a few years ago. In this interactive
presentation, participants will hear of the beginnings of sprinkler
monitoring, where current codes, standards, and products are, and peek
into the future as well.
At the end of the presentation, participants
will be able to: 1. Recall the history of fire sprinkler
system monitoring and trace its origins. 2. Understand the importance of monitoring
certain critical system functions and the consequences of improper
monitoring. 3. Predict where new technology is heading
with sprinkler monitoring and these improvements will help improve
overall fire and life safety.
128. Putting NFPA 915 - The Standard for Remote Inspections and
Tests - To Work in Your Jurisdiction
Presented by: Potter Electric Signal Company
NFPA
915 began is life just a few short years ago as a standard developed
around “Remote Video Inspection”. But even before it’s publication, its
grown into a standard that provides a framework around not only remote
inspections, but also automated testing. As its currently written, NFPA
915 addresses many of the considerations needed to implement and manage
remote inspection and testing in today’s rapidly changing world. In this
presentation participants will learn about the history behind NFPA 915,
its current status, and how to put the concepts addressed in NFPA 915 to
work.
At the end of the presentation, participants
will be able to: 1. Recall the conditions that prompted the
development of NFPA 915. 2. Understand the scope and application of
the standard. 3. Put into practice the concepts covered by
NFPA 915.
129. Historic Districts and Buildings - Fire Sprinkler Retrofit
Case Study
Presented by: City of West Des Moines Fire
Department (Iowa)
Our city was founded around a 6 square block
historic district called Valley Junction. As new development occurred
elsewhere in the city, this area filled with historic buildings became
stagnant. Current fire codes required fire sprinklers and fire alarms to
be installed for proposed use changes that drove up costs and killed
development. The city and Fire Marshal worked together to secure and
helped design 3 large grants to provide fire sprinkler and fire alarm
infrastructure projects which has greatly helped transform the district
into a thriving area. Fire codes were looked at negatively in this area
for so long, but now are pointed to as a reason for significant economic
development.
Learning Objectives:
1. Students will learn how fire sprinkler
and fire alarm retrofits can become reality.
2. Students will learn how to work with engineers and sprinkler/fire
alarm designers on how fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems can be
designed without confirmed uses in a building or block.
3. Students will learn how to involve city staff and business owners to
find solutions to fire codes that can drive up costs and hinder economic
growth.
130. Large Construction Site Fire Case Study. Is Your Community
Prepared?
Presented by: City of West Des Moines Fire Department
(Iowa)
According to a February 2020 report issued
by the NFPA, local fire departments responded to an estimated average of 3,840 fires in
structures under construction and 2,580 fires in structures under major renovation per year
in 2013 through 2017. The fires in structures under construction caused an average of four
civilian deaths, 49 civilian injuries, and $304 million in direct property damage annually.
This session will provide an in-depth case
study on a large construction site fire that occurred in West Des Moines, Iowa in April 2020. We will
discuss how fire safety requirements from Chapter 33 of the International Fire Code
helped prepare the site, provide details of events that led up to the fire and numerous challenges
encountered during the incident. In-depth details of lessons learned, how workers failed with
their emergency plan, the economic impact of the loss, and new policies implemented within
the jurisdiction as a result of the fire will be discussed. The West Des Moines Fire
Department was able to obtain over 25 minutes of drone footage during the fire that will be shown
to help highlight the magnitude of the event.
Learning Objectives: 1. Examples will be provided on how
increased attention and monitoring of construction sites by Fire Prevention Bureau Staff, and
construction pre plans routinely updated by fire crews within the response district are critical
with construction projects in your jurisdiction. 2. Show the importance of visiting
construction sites after major weather events to see how they might have been affected. 3. Discussion on how new policies that were
implemented in West Des Moines, Iowa as a direct result of this fire may be used in your
jurisdiction to help prevent or reduce damage caused by a construction site fire.
131. Elevator
Occupant Evacuation Operation (OEO). OEO 2.0: Supplementing Fire Alarm
Prescriptions with Practical Performance to Enhance Life Safety
Presented by: Edwards & Kidde Commercial
Case
study of newly commissioned OEO system in a 43-story mixed-use high rise
in Bellevue, WA which incorporates performance-driven measures between
the elevator and the fi re alarm system to provide positive confirmation
of OEO availability on a floor-by-floor basis. Presentation concentrates
largely on the fi re alarm system as deployed in this building
(presented primarily as a Case Study), which are the fruits of a joint
project between fi re alarm manufacturer and elevator manufacturer to
develop a method of achieving prescriptive OEO requirements while laying
the foundation for future enhancements.
Learning Objectives:
1: Identify the relevant prescriptions associated with deploying a fire
alarm system for use in an OEO application.
2: Identify the main concerns of the individual stakeholders in an OEO
project and how to develop effective strategies to address them.
3: Establish the added life safety value of providing performance-based
measures which exceed the minimum code prescriptions.
132. The AHJ-Fire Alarm Contractor Relationship: A Prescription
for Success
Presented by: Edwards & Kidde Commercial
The
AHJ and Fire Alarm Contractor relationship is examined based on the
expectation of each party with regard to code prescriptions and common
interpretations. Key aspects of each entity's paradigm are examined,
culminating in a recommended best practices method for a successul new
system installation and acceptance.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identifying the roles and qualifications of the fire alarm contractor
and the AHJ.
2. Establishing criteria against which the submitted and executed work
will be evaluated.
3. Best practices from the paradigm of each entity to overcome common
challenges associated with the whole of new fire alarm system
installation.
133. Ensuring School Safety: Strategies and Best Practices
Presented by: Dormakaba
This presentation on school safety aims to provide educators,
administrators, and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of
the key components necessary to create a safe and secure learning
environment. Participants will learn about the latest research, best
practices, and strategies for enhancing school safety, including
prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The presentation will
also address the importance of a collaborative approach involving school
staff, students, parents, and the community in fostering a culture of
safety
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify Threats and Risk Assessment
2. Understand the Foundations of School Safety
3. Implement Comprehensive Safety Measures
4. Foster a Culture of Safety and Preparedness
134.Identifying Serious Defects and Irregularities in Fire
Alarm System Design, Installation, Inspection, Testing. Maintenance and
Monitoring
Presented by: IDS
Case
Studies will be presented where both Household and Commercial Fire Alarm
Systems failed, and the scientific and technical reasons why will be
explained. These cases involve catastrophic property loss, serious
personal injury, and/or persons killed due to the fire. Attendees will
be presented with a behind-the-scenes analysis of the failure(s) and how
utilizing the Forensic Study of Alarm Systems and Alarm Science
Methodology helped identify the cause(s) of the loss that but for the
actions and inactions of the Alarm Contractor and/or Central Station,
the damages sustained would have been significantly minimized, and/or
persons who were seriously injured and/or killed, would have had time to
escape from the premises before it became untenable. A detailed
technical overview will also be provided as to the Duties of Alarm
Contractors and Central Stations, and time will be allotted for
questions and answers.
Learning Objectives:
1) Identify violations of Adopted Mandatory Minimum Combination Listed
UL 1023/985 Standards:
UL-1023 Household Burglar-Alarm System Units and UL-985 Household Fire
Warning System Units.
2. Identify violations of Adopted Mandatory Minimum UL 864 Standards:
UL 864- Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm
Systems.
3) Identify violations of Adopted Mandatory Minimum NFPA 72- National
Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Standards.
135. Code Clarifications for the
Modern World
Presented by:
Protection Engineers, LLC (PELLC)
Using Black and White Codes in a World of Grey - Understanding the Code is not enough.
Effective enforcement requires understanding the “whys” behind the codes
and standards as well as using the Codes properly. You can’t simply
cherry-pick code sections without proper application in context. Codes
addresses reasonably “normal” circumstances (the “norm” or what most
people think of “the norm.”). So, what happens when today’s codes and
standards need to be applied to those “out of the norm” situations?
Learning Objectives: Through real world,
select application examples participants will … 1) Learn the “hows” and “whys” behind
specific code references. 2) Learn how to use the codes and standards
properly. 3) Understand that codes and standards very
often lag technology and other solutions not thought of in the Code may
be as relevant and applicable as what’s written in the requirements.
136. MythBusters: Fire Protection Edition (Volume 3)
Presented by:
Protection Engineers, LLC (PELLC)
In this presentation we
will discuss and bust various myths surrounding common fire protection
issues. This unique 2024 program expands on a variety topics and tackles some
other myths and misconceptions surrounding fire protection issues. For
example, what does it mean to “void a UL listing? The codes are all based on
technically substantiated science. Come and learn of some of these fire
protection myths and misconceptions and see them busted so you can more
effectively understand and apply fire and life codes and standards.
137. Safe Passage: Exploring Fire Door Inspections, AHJ Roles,
and Ohio Building Code Updates
Presented by: Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky Region Council of Carpenters
In this presentation, we will explore the intricacies of life safety,
focusing on key elements such as fire door inspections, AHJ (Authority
Having Jurisdiction) responsibilities, and upcoming changes to the Ohio
(ICC) Building Codes. As stewards of public safety, understanding the
nuances of egress and fire doors is paramount. Join us as we delve into
the critical role these elements play in safeguarding lives, ensuring
compliance, and fortifying our communities against emergencies.
138. Summary of Key Changes to the 2021 ICC Model Codes
Presented by: Honeywell Building Technology
An
informative 60 minute discussion that provides an overview of the new
requirements in the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) model codes for in-building emergency
responder radio enhancements systems (ERCES), pull stations, low frequency
audible fire alarm signal, visible notification appliances,
emergency voice alarm communication (EVAC) systems, carbon
monoxide (CO) detection systems and smoke detection.
I-Code Changes Discussed:
1. International Fire Code (IFC)
2. International Building Code (IBC)
3. International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
139. NFPA 96 and NFPA 17A Inspections Working Together -
[NFPA 96 -
Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial
Cooking Operations]
[NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing
Systems]
Presented by: Precision Kleen, Inc, PKI Fire Protection
In this session we will discuss overall system inspections, talk about
the problems found in suppression systems during systems inspections and
general service. We will also cover improper cleaning and the fire
dangers improperly maintained systems/hoods present. An overview of just
how NFPA 96 and 17A work together.
140.
When Seconds Matter -
A Wholistic Look at the Journey of the Fire Alarm
Signal - How Technology Can Be Leveraged to Reduce the Time it takes to
Deliver These Signals to First Responders
Presented by: Honeywell Fire Americas
In
less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. To
prevent small incidents from turning into major emergencies, new
technologies are delivering alarm signals to the fire service quickly,
reliably, and accurately with enhanced information at each step of the
alarm journey. During this session, we’ll take a wholistic look at the
journey of a fire alarm signal and how technology can be leveraged to
reduce the time it takes to deliver these signals to first responders.
Items Discussed:
1. First Responder challenges
2. Fire Department response requirements as outlined in NFPA 1710
3. An overview of recent technology enhancements in the alarm signal
journey from detector to first responder
4. An overview of the value to first responders including why seconds
matter and the economic impact to the community and local investment in
the fire service
5. What you can do to improve first responder response outcomes
6. What a code compliant Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement
System (ERCES) looks like and recent programs that will improve industry
competency
141. YES! There are Updates to NFPA 96 and ANSI/IKECA Standards.
[NFPA 96 - Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
Commercial Cooking Operations]
Presented by: Precision Kleen, Inc, PKI Fire Protection
We will review and discuss NFPA 96 2024 edition and the additions to
cleaning/inspection reporting and documentation, the addition of Food
Trucks in the 2021 edition. We will also review and discuss what the
ANSI/IKECA Standards are and discuss solid fuel cooking
142.
A Quick Look
at Consumer Fireworks & Other Useful Information
Presented by: Phantom
Fireworks
This presentation will cover some
important elements about the history of the 1.4G consumer fireworks
industry. Including how and what consumer fireworks are made of, a
brief look at the manufacturing process, how they are regulated by the
many agencies and shipped in commerce for retail & wholesale
distribution in the USA.
Attendees will get an inside look as well
as a clearer understanding of consumer fireworks and novelties retail
and wholesale sales facilities whether you are in the fire service,
law enforcement special investigators or any other public safety
position.
This program is a good refresher for all
new, intermediate and veteran persons who have to deal with fireworks
as part of your job in the fire service, public safety, and
enforcement communities. We will also look at some new and improved
national safety tools now available for educating the buying public as
well as local and state officials.
The primary intent is to better educate &
partner with industry for a safer tomorrow.
Learning Objections: 1. A much better understanding of consumer
fireworks 2. To partner with industry for all the
right reasons 3. To achieve the highest degree of
safety, compliance and education to better serve & protect the public 4. A look at what the future holds for the
fireworks industry and some of the biggest, upcoming celebration years
we have ever seen.
143. Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES)
and the UL Certification Program
Presented by: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - UL Solutions
This program
will provide an update on UL Solutions' latest certificate program on
Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES)
The UL
Solutions certification program forms a strong connection among the
ERCES service providers, building owners, code authorities and UL
Solutions. Certification provides confidence to all stakeholders that
these systems comply with all of the elements found in the model codes,
along with National Fire Protection Association NFPA 1221 or NFPA 1225
and International Fire Code IFC Section 510.
In-building emergency responder radio systems are an important life
safety technology that provide emergency responders an effective and
reliable means with which to communicate in environments that present
interference and coverage concerns.
144. Modular Construction Associated with
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Occupancies
Presented by: Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - UL Solutions
Overview of 2021 IBC and IFC construction
and fire protection requirements and fire safety concerns As Energy Storage Systems (ESS) become
increasingly popular, this session provides an overview of construction
and fire protection requirements from the 2021 IBC and IFC as well as
fire safety concerns associated with modular structures utilized for
ESS.
145.
Company Officer Training & Tactics in Buildings with Sprinkler &
Standpipe Systems using NFPA 13E. [NFPA 13E - Recommended Practice for
Fire Department Operations in Properties Protected by Sprinkler and
Standpipe Systems
Presented by:
The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
This program provides fire department
company officers, training instructors, and firefighters with
information and recommended practices to properly support sprinkler and
standpipe systems in buildings where fires occur. Success depends on
multiple factors, such as understanding fundamentals on the different
types of sprinkler and standpipe systems.
This program provides attendees with an overview guides attendees
through an often-overlooked document titled “NFPA 13E: Recommended
Practice for Fire Department Operations in Properties Protected by
Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems”, which provides information for
pre-incident planning and fireground operations for buildings equipped
with fire sprinklers and/or standpipes.
At the conclusion of this seminar the participant will have a better
understanding of:
1. The importance of understanding the differences between NFPA 13, NFPA
13R, and NFPA13D fire sprinkler systems.
2. The basic operation of the four types of automatic fire sprinkler
systems.
3. The (5) types of standpipe systems, including manual and automatic.
4. The purpose and features of a fire department connection (FDC), and
the critical need to understand providing primary vs. supplemental
water.
5. The difference between PRD’s (pressure restricting devices) and PRV’s
(pressure reducing valves) and their basic operation.
6. Recommendations for pre-incident planning and fireground operations
for buildings equipped with fire sprinklers or standpipes.
154. Significant Changes and Updates
to the NFPA 72 (2022) [The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code]
Presented by: The National Fire Sprinkler
Association (NFSA)
The
new 2022 Edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, was
published by NFPA in 2021. It includes many significant changes
regarding fire alarm systems and other signaling systems. This session
will discuss some of the more significant changes and updates.
