Post conference seminars

Post-Conference Seminars
Registration begins at 7:15 am.

Instruction begins at 8:00 am and ends at 4:30 pm.

TWO-DAY SEMINAR
Water Supply Analysis and Hydraulic Calculations Based on NFPA 13 2010 Edition (formerly named Sprinkler Hydraulics)
Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Dana Haagensen Presenter: Dana Haagensen, P.E., Industry Consultant and NFPA 13 Committee Member
Learn how to calculate and review sprinkler system hydraulics during this expert-led seminar. Participants will be able to determine occupancy classification and complete sprinkler discharge calculations, including selection of the sprinkler K factor. Features influencing friction loss will be considered, along with water supply and system demand. Participants will have the opportunity to perform sample branchline and whole system calculations. A scientific calculator is required. (Price includes free seminar materials: NFPA 13, seminar workbook, and NFPA nylon briefcase - $100 value.)

CEUs: Earn 1.4 CEUs or 14 hours for attending this seminar. Attendance is required to earn CEUs. Please verify applicability with your professional board before attending.

TWO-DAY SEMINAR
2012 NFPA 1: Fire Code
Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Presenter: James Dolan, Regional Manager, NFPA
The 2012 Edition of NFPA 1, Fire Code, provides a comprehensive set of requirements for fire and life safety, as well as property protection. This all-new, expert-led seminar, will help you identify the purpose and the scope of the code, locate information easily, and apply provisions correctly. Through engaging classroom discussion, you'll gain a more thorough understanding of life safety and property protection issues, including automatic sprinklers, standpipes, operating features, occupancies, exits, and fire lanes. The NFPA 1, Fire Code seminar will also cover equipment, processes, hazardous materials, and general fire safety. (Price includes free seminar materials: NFPA 1, Fire Code, seminar workbook and NFPA nylon briefcase - $100 value.)

CEUs: Earn 1.4 CEUs or 14 hours for attending this seminar. Attendance is required to earn CEUs. Please verify applicability with your professional board before attending.

ONE-DAY SEMINAR
2012 NFPA 101®: Life Safety Code® Changes
Thursday , Dec. 15 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Presenter: Joe Versteeg, Principal, Versteeg Associates and NFPA 101® Committee Member
NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® is the most widely used source for occupant safety strategies for the construction, protection, and occupancy features necessary to minimize danger to life from the effects of fire. In this seminar, technical committee member Joe Versteeg will discuss some of the major updates in the 2012 Code. You’ll increase your understanding of changes related to means of egress, safe use of elevators for occupant evacuation, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms or detection systems, and significant revisions concerning occupancies such as high-rise buildings and health care facilities. (Price includes free seminar materials: NFPA 101®, seminar workbook, and NFPA nylon briefcase - $100 Value.)

CEUs: Earn 0.7 CEUs or 7 hours for attending this seminar. Attendance is required to earn CEUs. Please verify applicability with your professional board before attending.

ONE-DAY SEMINAR
2012 NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code Update
Thursday , Dec. 15 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

James Lathrop Presenter: James K. Lathrop, FSFPE, Vice President, Koffel Associates, Inc. and NFPA 99 Committee Member
The 2012 NFPA 99's reorganization and expanded coverage usher in a new era of health care facility safety. Renamed the Health Care Facilities Code, this document reflects today's environment of care, with a risk-based framework and fully updated information. Join NFPA 99 Fundamentals Technical Committee member James Lathrop as he discusses some of the major changes in the 2012 edition including deletion of all the occupancy chapters and the chapter on laboratories, revision for electrical equipment and systems, and gas and vacuum systems; and new chapters for plumbing, heating, security and fire protection equipment. (Price includes free seminar materials: NFPA 99, seminar workbook and NFPA nylon briefcase - $75).

CEUs: Earn 0.7 CEUs or 7 hours for attending this seminar. Attendance is required to earn CEUs. Please verify applicability with your professional board before attending.

All NFPA Professional Development Seminars are taught by technical experts who have participated in the development of NFPA codes and standards or are nationally recognized consultants.