This comprehensive course, led by professional fire protection consultants, teaches you how to effectively use the requirements found in the NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) and the  International Building Code (IBC). We will thoroughly cover everything from the basic purpose and navigation of these codes to advanced topics like occupancy classification, essential fire protection features, safe means of egress (exit routes), fire department access, and handling hazardous materials. Our instruction moves beyond theory, focusing on real-world application to ensure you can confidently interpret and implement these critical safety regulations on any project.

Course Goal

The main goal of this course is to equip learners with the necessary skills to identify and solve building fire and life safety concerns. By using a practical approach that includes quantitative calculation techniques and the application of both regulations and design standards, you will develop the foundational expertise needed to ensure buildings are constructed and maintained to the highest safety levels, addressing all active and passive fire safety requirements.

Learner Outcomes (What You Will Achieve)

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to confidently:

• Determine Building Classification: Correctly identify occupancy and use group
  classifications, which is the first step in applying the codes.
• Establish Limits: Determine appropriate building construction types and calculate
  allowable heights and areas based on IBC requirements.
• Design Egress: Assess and design effective means of building egress (exit paths) to ensure
  safe evacuation for occupants.
• Evaluate Protection: Recommend and understand the role of both active fire safety
  systems (like alarms and sprinklers) and passive fire protection features (like fire-rated
  barriers).
• Analyze Hazards: Assess fire hazards related to interior building finish materials and
  contents and understand the role of standardized fire testing protocols.
• Apply Regulations: Explain the overall building design, code enforcement, and construction processes, enabling you to apply building and fire regulations effectively from
  start to finish.

Who will benefit

• Architects
• Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Code Consultants
• Engineers
• Facility Managers
• Safety Directors