Illinois Fire Protection Design and Construction
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Agenda
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Christopher E. Chwedyk, AIA, CSI and Andrew Paget
Fire Science Basics and Structural Firefighting Practices
- Fire behavior, dynamics and combustion
- Behavior of fire in structures
- Reducing fire danger and damage by implementing structural firefighting principles
Complying with Building Codes and Fire Protection Requirements
- Background and development of building codes:
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Residential Code (IRC),
- International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- International Fire Code (IFC)
- Development of NFPA and life safety codes
Installing Fire Detection Systems and Notification Systems
- Fire detection systems
- Fire alarm and notification systems
Installing Fire Suppression Systems
- Wet fire sprinkler systems
- Dry pipe systems
Fire-Resistant Construction
- Wall construction
- Floor construction
- Penetrations
- Windows and doors
Egress, Emergency Power, Lighting and Signage
- Occupancy and egress requirements
- Exit paths accessible exits and exit discharge
- Emergency power and lighting
- Emergency signage
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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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
0.6 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 Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – Division of Professional Regulation does not pre-approve continuing education courses for architects or engineers. The Division recognizes the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as an acceptable provider.
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
Christopher E. Chwedyk, AIA, CSI
Director of The Code Group, Burnham Nationwide, Inc., Chicago, ILMr. Chwedyk is a licensed architect and chief code consultant and director of the licensed architectural subsidiary of Burnham that he assisted in founding in 2001. He was previously the principal of the Chicago office of a firm that specialized in life safety and fire protection engineering, and he has been a member of such prestigious architectural firms as Skidmore, Owings and Merrill; Bertrand Goldberg Associates; and Jack Train Associates. With over 40 years of experience in the profession, Mr. Chwedyk has concentrated on the technical requirements of building design and has managed the production of code-compliant construction documents for a wide variety of project types. Over the past two decades he has performed numerous code compliance plan reviews for the City of Chicago and other municipalities. Mr. Chwedyk is also a certified building plans examiner through the International Code Council (ICC) and currently serves on the International Fire Code Action Committee. His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and he is the 2018 chair of the National AIA Codes and Standards Committee.
Andrew Paget
Senior Code Consultant, Burnham Nationwide, Inc., Chicago, ILMr. Paget is a Senior Code Consultant at Burnham Nationwide, where he specializes in fire and egress modeling, building code interpretation (including ICC and NFPA standards), the development of alternative design solutions, and the preparation of engineering judgments for complex projects across the United States and abroad. With over a decade of experience in the built-environment industry, Mr. Paget works closely with architects, engineers, and code officials to provide expert guidance on life safety, fire protection, and code compliance matters, contributing to successful project outcomes across a wide range of building types.
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: Illinois Fire Protection Design and Construction
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course examines fire protection design and construction requirements applicable to buildings in Illinois, with a focus on how fire behavior, codes, and building systems work together to reduce risk. The course addresses fire detection, alarm systems, suppression systems, fire-resistant construction assemblies, and code-required egress and emergency systems. Emphasis is placed on applying current building and fire codes to support safe, code-compliant design and construction decisions.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain basic fire behavior and dynamics in buildings and how these principles influence fire protection design decisions.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to identify key fire protection requirements within the IBC, IRC, IEBC, IFC, and applicable NFPA codes as they relate to building design and construction.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to differentiate between fire detection, alarm, notification, and suppression systems and evaluate their appropriate application within buildings.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to analyze fire-resistant construction assemblies and egress system requirements to support safe occupant evacuation during fire events.
LUs: 6.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/20/2029
Complaint Resolution Policy:
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