Agenda

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT (including a 60 minute break)

Presented by
Bryan Hoskins, P.E., Ph.D.

International Building and Fire Code Overview
Code layout
Scope and purpose of code
Application and equivalency
Changes to the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC)
• Provisions or emergency responder communications beyond radios
• Requirements for energy storage systems (ESS)
• New and revised requirements for specific hazards

Complying with General Requirements
Key definitions
Chemicals and processes that create fire hazards
Equipment that can be hazardous
Building mechanical systems
Smoking
Vacant premises

Fire Service and Fire Protection Systems
Fire equipment and access
Sprinkler and standpipe systems
Alarm and detection systems
Other equipment

Fire-rated Construction and Interior Finishes
Fire-resistance-rated construction
Interior finishes
• Definitions and classifications
• Trim and incidental finishes
• Content and furnishings

Providing Means of Egress
General requirements
Occupancy loads

Providing Means of Egress
Calculations
Signage and marking

Special Structures and Occupancies


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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

Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs

Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA:   (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
7.0 LU|HSW

International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Fire)


Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing
education hours to architects licensed 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), North Carolina (S-0130), and North Dakota.
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 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the
AIA/CES.

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 University

Dr. 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: The 2021 International Fire Code

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the 2021 International Fire Code changes from the previous Code, complying with its general requirements, and provisions for fire service and fire protection systems, fire-rated construction and interior finishes, means of egress, and special structures and occupancies.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify and discuss compliance standards for new provisions in the 2021 IFC, including provisions for emergency responder communications beyond radios, energy storage systems, and requirements for specific hazards.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and comply with provisions in the 2021 IFC for chemicals and processes that create fire hazards, equipment that can be dangerous, building mechanical systems, smoking, and vacant premises.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and comply with provisions in the 2021 IFC for fire equipment and access, sprinkler and standpipe systems, alarm and detection systems, fire-resistance-rated construction, and interior finishes.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify and comply with provisions in the 2021 IFC for means of egress, including general requirements, occupancy loads, calculations, signage, and marking.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with fire protection construction and interpreting and complying with building codes

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/18/2024

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.