2015 IFC High-Piled Combustible Storage

29310 John R Road,Madison Heights MI 48071

18 January, 2023

Description

6 Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) AIA Learning Units will be provided by the ICC In-person attendance only DESCRIPTION: This full day seminar provides a basic understanding of the hazards associated with high-piled combustible storage and introduces the participants to the provisions in Chapter 32 of the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code® (IFC®). This seminar places special emphasis on the classification of commodities and understanding the design criteria in NFPA 13 for storage. COURSE OBJECTIVES Describe the scope and application of Chapter 32 of the IFC.Explain the commodity classification system based on the criteria in Section 3203 of the IFC. Apply the requirements of Chapter 32 for high-piled combustible storage.Identify the various storage methods for high-piled combustible storage.Describe how each storage method contributes to fire behavior.Explain the basic requirements of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 edition, for storage occupancies.PRESENTER: Rob Neale is the owner and principal of Integra Code Consultants, a Maryland-based firm that provides construction code consulting, plan review and training. Previously, he was the International Code Council’s Government Relations Vice President for National Fire Service Activities where he coordinated efforts to get the US fire service more engaged in the code development and enforcement process. Read more about the Speaker Here