Session 1:
Beyond the Code: Understanding NFPA Standards, Updates, and Compliance
This session will explore key NFPA standards, emerging industry challenges, and important developments affecting fire protection professionals. Participants will review updates to NFPA 13, examine frequently misunderstood requirements of NFPA 25, and discuss the application of NFPA 241 in construction, alteration, and demolition projects. The course will also address the NFPA standards development process and emerging fire protection challenges, including lithium-ion batteries, energy storage systems, and evolving building technologies. Attendees will gain practical insight into interpreting standards, identifying compliance concerns, and preparing for future changes in the fire protection industry.
Session 2:
Fire Protection in Practice: Storage Hazards, First Responder Challenges, and Emerging Issues
Modern storage facilities present increasingly complex challenges for fire protection design, inspection, and emergency response. This session will examine storage configurations, commodity classifications, and sprinkler protection requirements under NFPA 13, including ESFR, CMSA, density-area, and in-rack sprinkler systems. Participants will also explore emerging hazards associated with automated storage and retrieval systems, lithium-ion batteries, and high-density storage operations. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating fire protection capabilities, identifying potential hazards, and developing effective pre-incident plans to improve firefighter safety and emergency response.
Schedule:
Tuesday- November 17th, 2026 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Wednesday- November 18th, 2026 8:00 am- 12:00 pm