IBC & IFC Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Full-day ICC Seminar

Location Details: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX

Program: This seminar provides a comprehensive review of the fire and smoke protection methods established in Chapter 7 of the IBC, which must be maintained in accordance with the IFC. The concepts discussed present the basis for analysis and identification of which building components require fire-resistance ratings and/or smoke-resistance. The presentation also explores requirements for construction of building components, including continuity of fire protection and structural stability and protection of openings with fire door assemblies, fire window assemblies, penetration firestop systems, fire dampers, and smoke dampers.

Presenter: Doug Thornburg, AIA, CBO has been actively involved in building code administration and training for 45 years. Most recently, he served as the Vice-President and Technical Director of Products and Services for the International Code Council (ICC) where he began employment in 2004. Prior to ICC, he was in private practice as a code consultant and educator on building codes for nine years, and he served for ten years with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) as Vice-President of Education. Doug began his career working for the City of Wichita, Kansas, initially as a building inspector and later as a plans reviewer and before being selected as building codes administrator.

Doug is nationally recognized for his work in creating and presenting building code seminars, and he is also well known for educational texts and resource materials that he developed, including the IBC Illustrated Handbook and the Significant Changes to the International Building Code book series. In 2008, he was presented with ICC’s inaugural Educator of the Year Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions in education and training. He is a graduate of Kansas State University and a registered architect

Schedule:
9:00 - 9:30 Sign-in / Social
9:30 - 12:00  Presentation
12:15 - 1:00  Business Meeting and Lunch (Included)
1:00 - 4:00 PM    Presentation Session

Lunch will be BBQ

GET YOUR CEUs: TFPA members who participate in this program will receive ICC Preferred Provider and TCFP CEU credits. If you're not currently a member, TFPA membership is only $20/year to receive CEUs and other benefits.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
October 13th at 5:00 p.m.

(NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE)

The Southpark Construction Fire
What Happened and Lessons Learned

Location Details: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX

Program: 

Come attend this a deep dive into the tragic circumstances of the Southpark construction fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, highlighting how following the IFC and NFPA 241 could have averted this tragedy. Multiple failures led to the tragic death of two construction workers.

The presentation will include discussion of:

• Events that occurred in Southpark: See in real time how the construction crew responded when discovering the fire and what they should have done differently.
• How a Construction Fire Safety Plan could have helped prevent this tragedy.
• Components that need to be included in a well-written fire safety plan.
• The IFC and NFPA 241 and how specific provisions in those documents could have been beneficial in preventing and mitigating this fire and the resulting fatalities.

Presenter: RAYMOND O’BROCKI, CBO 

Schedule:

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Check-in and networking

12:00 - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch/Business meeting

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Presentation

BBQ will be served for lunch and is included.

GET YOUR CEUs: TFPA members who participate in this program will receive ICC Preferred Provider and TCFP CEU credits. If you're not currently a member, TFPA membership is only $20/year to receive CEUs and other benefits.