Complying with Fire Protection & Building Codes Seminar
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Before purchasing, review the rules of your licensing or certifying entity. It is your responsibility to confirm this course meets your CE requirements. See the credit tab on the course page for details.
What’s Included: Full webinar recording, written course materials, expert instruction, a mandatory quiz, and a certificate upon completion.
Deliverability Timeline: All courses are generally available within 1-2 weeks after the live presentation.
CE Credits: AIA and/or LA/CES accreditation is available by request for courses recorded prior to March 11, 2026. All courses after that date include those accreditations by default, if applicable. With these accreditations, our courses qualify for credit in nearly all states for engineers, surveyors, architects, and landscape architects.
Learn more about the on-demand format in our FAQ or contact us at (715) 835-5900 or customerservice@halfmoonseminars.org
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 – 11:45 am
Lunch (On your own): 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 5:00 pm
Fire Protection and Life Safety Design
Applicable codes
• International Fire Code
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes
• Montana state building codes
• Local ordinances
Scope and purpose of codes and ordinances
Special occupancies: health care facilities and others
Occupancy Classifications
General requirements and criteria
• Change of use and /or change of occupancy
• Hazard classifications
Life safety issues
Design specifications and scenarios
Evaluation and documentation
Means of Egress
Exit access, discharge and other components
• Impediments to egress
Calculating and determining occupant loads
• Gross vs. net
Arrangement of exits
Equivalency discussion
Fire Protection Features and Equipment
Building materials and components
Fire and smoke protection features
Fire detection, alarm and communication systems
Sprinkler systems
Special occupancies and equipment
Code Compliance Exercises
Case studies:
• New construction
• Changing occupancy of existing buildings
Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs MSE Approved
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Fire)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Montana. The Montana Society of Engineers has approved this course for 7.0 PDHs.
This seminar has been approved by the America Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES information under this course listing.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Fire (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
This seminar offers a continuing education opportunity to construction contractors but has not been submitted to any state contractor licensing board for continuing education approval.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Jake Zlomie CBO. CFM. CFPS. IAAI-FIT
Interim Fire Marshal, Central Valley Fire District
Mr. Zlomie graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 2013, and he is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Montana.
He currently serves as Interim Fire Marshal for the Central Valley Fire District, located in Belgrade, Montana. The Central Valley Fire District protects approximately 200 square miles and 34,000 residents in beautiful Gallatin County, Montana. The Central Valley Fire District is an all-hazards combination department which operates out of seven fire stations.
Prior to starting at Central Valley Fire District, Mr. Zlomie had work experiences in municipal fire protection, Department of Energy (DOE) fire protection, and commercial nuclear power. He maintains certification as a Certified Fire protection Specialist (CFPS) from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and multiple certifications form the International Code Council (ICC) including certification as a Certified Building Official (CBO) and Certified Fire Marshal (CFM).
Outside of work, you can find him on the golf course, exploring Montana, or spending time with family. Mr. Zlomie currently resides in Belgrade, Montana with his wife and daughter.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Complying with Fire Protection and Building Codes
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentation examines fire protection and life safety design codes, occupancy classifications, means of egress, fire protection features and equipment, and code compliance.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify life safety and building codes which require fire protection and fire resistance features, including the International Fire Code and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes, and will know which codes apply to specific projects.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to define building occupancies and identify how changes of use and occupancy affect fire protection requirements.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with requirements for fire protection features and equipment, including fire-resistant building materials, fire and smoke protection features, fire detection and alarm systems and sprinkler systems.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to participate in code compliance exercises, applying fire protection code requirements to new construction and to buildings undergoing changes in occupancy.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with design and code compliance.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 07/02/2022
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.