Agenda

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Friday, October 7, 2022
8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT

 

Presented by
Justin B. Biller, P.E., FSFPE, MCP, CFPS, CBO

Agenda Highlights
NFPA 101 Overview
Code layout
Scope and purpose of code
Application and equivalency
Key definitions

Means of Egress
Exit access and discharge
Calculating and determining occupant loads
Arrangement of exits

Occupancy Classifications
General requirements and criteria
Design specifications and scenarios
Evaluation and documentation

Fire Protection Features and Equipment
Fire barriers and smoke barriers
Special hazard protections
Occupant notification
Fire safety features

Interior Finish, Special Structures and High-Rise Buildings
Interior finish
• Definitions and classifications
• Trim and incidental finishes
• Content and furnishings
Special structures and high-rise buildings
• General requirements
• Special structures
• High-rise buildings
Permanent membrane structures

Occupancy Exercises

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
7.5 PDHs

Architects:
7.5 HSW CE Hours
7.5 AIA LU|HSW

International Code Council:
.75 CEUs (Fire)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.5 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .75 CEUs in the specialty area of Fire (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Kendall H. Nightlinger

Senior Code Specialist at Ino-Tek
Kendall H. Nightlinger is a nationally-recognized expert in the application of building and fire codes to the safe design and operation of commercial and industrial facilities. He possesses over 40 years of mechanical trade experience and has been a fire protection, mechanical plans examiner/inspector since 1992. Mr. Nightlinger has been a code instructor since 1994 and is designated as a lifetime state of Michigan code instructor (#1952). He participates in the International Code Council Action Committees (FCAC, BCAC) and work groups regarding hazardous material, fire protection and life safety issues. Mr. Nightlinger speaks regularly to architects and engineers about code compliance and life safety design issues. He also speaks before building, mechanical and fire inspector associations promoting a higher level of understanding about the challenges of safety around hazardous materials. Mr. Nightlinger’s passion for his trade, and his professionalism, engages his audience, empowering many of them as ambassadors for code compliance. He joined Ino-Tek in 2018 as a senior code specialist and consultant for hazardous materials.

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 NFPA 101 (2021): Life Safety Code

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the scope and purpose of the 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and its provisions and requirements for occupancy classifications, means of egress, fire protection features and equipment, interior finishes, special structures, and high-rise buildings.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe the scope, purpose, and application of the 2021 NFPA 101, and they will be able to comply with design specification requirements for occupancy classifications.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with 2021 NFPA 101 standards for means of egress, including exit access, arrangement of exits, and determining occupant loads.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with 2021 NFPA 101 standards for fire protection features and equipment, including fire and smoke barriers, special hazard protections, occupant notification, and fire safety features.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with 2021 NFPA 101 standards for interior finishes and requirements for special structures and high-rise buildings.

LUs: 7.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with referencing, understanding, and complying with building codes

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 08/01/2025

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.