Agenda

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT


Agenda:
Presented by Brendan McCarrick , P.E., C.F.E.I., Geri Martin, M.S.F.P.E., and Zelda Zhao, M.S.F.P.E.

Fire Protection and Life Safety Fundamentals

  • Fire behavior
  • Human behavior in fire
  • Required Safe Egress Time vs Available Safe Egress Time

Fire and Life Safety Codes and Standards

  • Overview of building codes:
    • International Building Code (IBC)
    • International Residential Code (IRC),
    • International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
  • Overview of fire code
    • International Fire Code (IFC)
  • Overview of NFPA codes and standards
  • Prescriptive vs performance-based design

Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

  • Fundamentals
  • Smoke and heat detection
  • Occupant notification
  • Emergency control function interfaces

Fire Suppression Systems

  • Fundamentals
  • Automatic sprinkler systems
  • Standpipe systems
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Other fire suppression systems

Fire-Resistant Construction

  • Fundamentals
  • Wall construction
  • Floor construction
  • Windows and doors
  • Penetrations

Means of Egress

  • Fundamentals
  • Occupant load and exit capacity
  • Exits and exit access
  • Emergency power and lighting
  • Exit signage

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Fire)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). 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 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 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).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Geri Martin, M.S.F.P.E.

Senior Fire Protection Engineer with Halliwell

Ms. Martin is a Senior Fire protection Engineer at Halliwell. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. She has more than a decade of experience as a fire protection engineer and has specialized knowledge in fire and life safety systems, fire and life safety codes and standards, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fire dynamics, fluid mechanics, chemistry, and physics, amongst other things. Ms. Martin has applied this expertise in performance-based design, risk-based assessments, fire modeling, fire origin and cause investigation, technical research, and WUI consulting. She specializes in complex engineering assessments tailored to different project scales. Having worked across three countries, U.S., New Zealand, and Australia, Geri Ms. Martin possesses a unique international experience on fire engineering practices, building design, and compliance frameworks. Prior to joining Halliwell, she worked as a senior fire safety specialist and was responsible for reviewing architectural plans and details for code compliance.

Brendan McCarrick, P.E., C.F.E.I.

Senior Fire Protection Engineer with Halliwell

Mr. McCarrick is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer at Halliwell. He received his B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland in 2013, and his M.Eng. in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland in 2017. During his time in college, Mr. McCarrick also served as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician. He is a licensed fire protection engineer in MD, VA, WV, GA and Washington D.C., a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), an NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I, and a committee member of the AIA Electrical MasterSpec Engineering Review Committee (eMERC). In his role at Halliwell, Mr. McCarrick is responsible for management of design and construction projects, conducting fire risk assessments, and performing inspections of and commissioning fire protection and life safety systems. He also serves as a forensic investigator for fire, combustion, and toxicological incidents and as an investigator on fire science and toxicological research projects including those associated with fire protection systems, fire service training, occupational safety and health, combustion toxicity, forensic toxicology, and fire investigation. Mr. McCarrick has also served in an authority having jurisdiction’s office for the federal government where he was responsible for the enforcement of fire and life safety provisions set forth in the International Building and Fire Codes and NFPA standards, as well as for the development of fire and life safety programs. Prior to his federal government experience, Mr. McCarrick worked as a fire protection consultant responsible for sprinkler and fire alarm system design, building code interpretation, building inspections, and evacuation planning.

Zelda Zhao, M.S.F.P.E.

Senior Fire Protection Engineer with Halliwell

Ms. Zhao is a Project Engineer at Halliwell. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Ms. Zhao has passed the NCEES Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam and holds the Engineer in Training (EIT) credential. She has experience in the areas of code compliance, risk assessments, fire safety research, fire and plume dispersion modeling, tenability analysis, and fire investigation. Ms. Zhao has presented findings from research to international audiences at SFPE and NFPA conferences.

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:  Fire Protection Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This six-hour course explores the key principles of fire protection design and construction, focusing on strategies to reduce fire risks and enhance safety in buildings. The course addresses the science of fire behavior, compliance with building and fire protection codes, and the design and implementation of fire detection and suppression systems. The course also examines fire-resistant construction techniques and egress planning, including emergency lighting and signage.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to analyze fire behavior and dynamics to implement structural firefighting principles in that reduce fire danger and damage.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to discuss the development of building and fire protection codes, including IBC, IRC, IEBC, and NFPA standards, and adopt compliance strategies.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to design and implement fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, such as wet and dry pipe sprinklers.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to integrate fire-resistant construction techniques and emergency egress systems, including lighting and signage, into building designs.

LUs: 6.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  11/26/2027

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.