NFPA online conference programme on 16 November to feature industry experts discussing systems, storage and suppression

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will conduct a one-day ‘Keeping You Informed: Systems, Storage, Suppression, and More’ educational programme on Tuesday, 16 November as part of the organization’s year-long 125th Anniversary Conference Series. The all-day online event will feature a total of ten educational sessions and industry roundtable discussions featuring subject matter experts and can be viewed on the scheduled date or via on-demand anytime for up to a year. Attendees will also benefit from networking opportunities, live chat sessions, sponsor demonstrations and more.

There will be plenty to absorb and apply in the workplace including advances in data collection and analysis that are influencing inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM), as well as the latest on standpipes, hose systems, code-compliant fire alarms, storage, retrieval system protection and more. The day will wrap up with an interactive, live panel discussion on some of the key changes coming to the 2022 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

The 16 November conference line-up includes:

• NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems – An Interactive Evaluation of Inspection and Test Results – Terry Victor, senior manager of Industry Relations, Johnson Controls
• Developing a Code-Compliant Fire Alarm ITM Program for Health Care – Jon Hart, technical lead, Fire Protection Engineering, NFPA and Joshua Brackett, special projects manager, Baptist Health
• NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019: Test Your Knowledge – William Koffel, president, Koffel Associates, Inc.
• The Importance of Water Supply Assessment in the Era of Aging Infrastructure – Jeff Brassel, consultant, Nationwide Insurance
• Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements and Frequencies: Findings Based on an ITM Data Analysis – Cory Anderson, Xaap area sales manager, North America; William Koffel, president, Koffel Associates, Inc.; Rodger Reiswig, fellow & VP, Industry Relations, Global, Johnson Controls; Terry Victor, senior manager, Industry Relations, Johnson Controls
• NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems New ESFR Sprinkler Obstruction Code Changes and Obstruction Analysis Tool – Garner Palenske, associate principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
• Holistic Protection Method of Top-Load Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems – Weston Baker, staff vice president, sr. engineering technical specialist, FM Global and Benjamin Ditch, sr. lead research engineer, FM Global
• Elevator Fire Protection—Complying with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and the Elevator Code – Liane Ozmun, senior fire protection engineer, FSB and Rodger Reiswig, fellow & VP, Industry Relations, Global, Johnson Controls
• Practical Application of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2019 edition – John Denhardt, vice president, Engineering and Technical Services, American Fire Sprinkler Association and Kevin Hall, fire protection engineer, American Fire Sprinkler Association
• Industry Roundtable: NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2022) – What to Expect in the New Edition – Panel consists of active NFPA technical committee members; an NFPA staff member will moderate

Registrants can also earn CEUs by either tuning in on the event date to earn 5 credit hours (0.5 CEU) and earn an additional 5 credit hours on demand later for a total of 10 credit hours (1.0 CEU) or opt to view all content on demand, at their leisure, for a total of 10 credit hours (1.0 CEU).

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global self-funded non-profit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association began its work to solve the fire problem in a young, industrialized nation in 1896 and has since become a global force known for advancing safety worldwide. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 325 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. In celebration of its 125^th Anniversary, NFPA is hosting a Conference Series and other initiatives that reflect the association’s steadfast commitment to advancing fire and life safety for the next 125 years and beyond.

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