Course Overview
This 5-day intensive program equips safety engineers, facility managers, and fire protection specialists with expert knowledge of life safety systems design, implementation, and regulatory compliance. Participants will master NFPA, IBC, and OSHA standards for fire protection, egress planning, and emergency systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Design compliant life safety systems per NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) and IBC
- Conduct fire risk assessments and occupancy classification
- Specify fire detection/alarm systems (NFPA 72)
- Plan emergency egress systems (exit routes, signage, lighting)
- Implement passive fire protection (fire-rated assemblies, compartmentation)
- Ensure ADA accessibility compliance in emergency systems
- Manage integrated life safety systems (fire alarm, suppression, HVAC controls)
- Prepare facilities for AHJ inspections
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for:
- Fire Protection Engineers
- Facility Safety Managers
- Building Code Officials
- Architects & MEP Designers
- Corporate Risk Managers
- Hospital/University Safety Officers
- Industrial Plant Engineers
Course Modules
Module 1: Life Safety Fundamentals
- Legal framework (OSHA, NFPA, IBC)
- Occupancy classification (IBC Chapter 3)
- Means of egress components (NFPA 101)
- Fire department access requirements
Module 2: Active Fire Protection Systems
- Fire alarm system design (NFPA 72)
- Automatic sprinkler systems (NFPA 13)
- Special hazard suppression (clean agents, foam)
- Emergency communication systems
Module 3: Passive Fire Protection
- Fire-resistance ratings (ASTM E119)
- Smoke barrier construction
- Penetration and joint protection
- Firestopping inspection protocols
Module 4: Egress & Evacuation Planning
- Exit capacity calculations
- Emergency lighting (NFPA 101)
- Areas of refuge requirements
- Evacuation strategies (defend-in-place vs. full evacuation)
Module 5: High-Risk Occupancies
- Healthcare facilities (NFPA 99)
- High-rise buildings (IBC 403)
- Industrial facilities (NFPA 1)
- Assembly occupancies (NFPA 101)
Module 6: System Integration & Testing
- Fire alarm/sprinkler interface
- Elevator recall systems
- Smoke control systems (NFPA 92)
- Integrated testing procedures
Module 7: Emerging Technologies
- Smart fire detection systems
- BIM for life safety planning
- IoT-enabled emergency systems
- AI for fire risk prediction