Agenda

Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 pm CST

Agenda:
Recent changes impacting code officials, fire alarm designers and contractors
• New chapters
• Clarifications to low frequency
• Emergency voice alarm communication systems
• Monitoring requirements
Understanding the intent behind the changes
Evaluating and clarifying commonly misunderstood code sections
How recent NFPA 72 changes impact the application and enforcement of the
International Fire Code and International Building Code

Webinar Instructions

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
2.0 PDHs

Architects:
2.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA:  (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
Pending

International Code Council:
Pending

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
See each course listing for the type and amount of each continuing education credit
available. Individual courses for landscape architects, engineers and architects are not
subject to pre-approval. HalfMoon Education does not apply for landscape courses in
FL, NC, and NJ, unless expressly stated.

HalfMoon Education Certifying Entities
Landscape Architect Continuing Education System
American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (No. J885)
American Institute of Certified Planners (APA)
Boards of Engineering: Florida (No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059),
Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (No. S-0130),
and North Dakota.
Course-by-Course Organizations:
International Society of Arboriculture
Society of American Foresters
Association of State Floodplain Managers

HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider
for landscape architects, engineers and architects via its registration with the American
Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner
§79-1.5(i)(2), §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)).

Speakers

John Swanson, CFPS

Mr. Swanson currently serves as National Fire Sprinkler Association’s (NFSA’s) codes and standards specialist. In this role he provides training and education and represents NFSA on code development and technical committees. Prior to joining NFSA, he spent 20 years as a Deputy State Fire Marshal-Inspector/Plan Reviewer with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division and served eight years as a firefighter with the City of Lakeville, MN. Mr. Swanson currently serves as a principal member of the NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Technical Committee and is a past member of the International Building Code (IBC) Fire Safety Committee and the International Fire Code (IFC) Interpretation Committee. He has served as a subject matter expert for the International Code Council (ICC) as an instructor and assisted with the development of ICC exam content. From 2013-2017, Mr. Swanson served as a fire service representative appointed by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to the Minnesota Board of Architecture and Engineering.

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: How to Comply with Changes to the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72)

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines recent changes to the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72), including new chapters, clarifications to low frequency, emergency voice alarm communication systems and monitoring requirements and the reasons behind these changes.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify and be able to discuss recent compliance standards in the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) regarding emergency voice alarm communication systems and monitoring requirements.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the intent behind the NFPA 72 changes, including how they better protect building occupants.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and clarify commonly misunderstood code sections of the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss how recent NFPA 72 changes impact the application and enforcement of the International Fire Code and the International Building Code.

LUs: 2.0                                                                                            LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Understanding of building code interpretation

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 11/05/2023

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.