Complying with Texas Fire Protection and Building Codes
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Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session
8:30 – 11:45 am CDT
Break
11:45 am – 12:15 pm CDT
Afternoon Session
12:15 – 4:30 pm CDT
Presented by Bryan Hoskins, P.E. Ph.D.
Fire Protection and Life Safety Design
Applicable codes
• International Fire Code
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes
• Texas building codes
• Local codes and 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
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Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW CEPHs/CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Fire)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW CEPHs/continuing education hours to architects licensed in Texas. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Texas.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this event for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.
Professional engineers and architects seeking continuing education credit in states other than Texas will be able to claim the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Fire (Preferred Provider No. 1232)
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Bryan Hoskins, P.E. Ph.D
Associate Professor of Fire Protection & Safety at Oklahoma State UniversityDr. Bryan Hoskins earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland. He also received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland in 2011 with an emphasis on building egress. Dr. Hoskins spent one year working for Arup on projects primarily dealing with life safety design and people movement. He then spent two years working for the National Institute of Standards and Technology on projects dealing with building evacuations and emergency messaging. He is a registered fire protection engineer in the state of Oklahoma. Professor Hoskins is the chair of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) working group that developed a research roadmap for fire protection and is a member of the Human Behavior in Fire Task group for SFPE. He serves on multiple code and standards committees. He has authored more than 20 articles related to building evacuations and human behavior in fire.
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 Texas Fire Protection and Building Codes
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines fire protection and life safety design provisions of the International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association, Texas Building Codes and local codes and ordinances. The focus will be on occupancy classifications, means of egress, and fire protection features and equipment.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the scope, purpose and applicability of the International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association, Texas Building Codes and local codes and ordinances.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with code requirements for building occupancy classifications, including those for change of use and/or occupancy and for hazard classifications.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with code requirements for exit access and discharge, calculating and determining occupant loads, arrangement of exits, and removal of impediments to egress.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with code requirements for building materials and components, fire and smoke protection features, fire detection, alarms, communication systems, sprinkler systems, and special occupancies and equipment.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience interpreting and complying with building codes
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 05/05/2024
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.