Monday June 17, 2019 M01 Is it time to P.A.N.I.C.? Shifting Community Risk Reduction from Concept to Reality Find out what the P.A.N.I.C. is all about! Community risk reduction (CRR) is a process that identifies and prioritizes local risks to ensure integrated and strategic resource investment to reduce the occurrence and impact of dangerous risks. While CRR is discussed in many fire departments, a full implementation is often hindered by challenges. During this interactive discussion, presenters will break down five strategic actions—modeled in the acronym P.A.N.I.C.—to drive successful CRR implementation and overcome common barriers. Attendees will find out why successful CRR programs include input from officers, operations, and the overall community, learn real-world examples of the process in action, and have the chance to generate additional solutions. M02 Engaging Local Officials for Wildfire Risk Reduction Organizations that are trying to implement policies engaging residents to reduce wildfire risk find it difficult to get buy-in from local officials -- which is necessary for effective and sustainable wildlife risk reduction. This panel discussion will focus on case studies from organizations around the world illustrating the impact of engaging local officials early and effectively. Presenters will explain approaches implemented in various communities, discuss the problems faced and lessons learned, and share ways attendees can use similar approaches to engage local officials in their own communities. M03 Portable Pipelines -- Is Your Community Prepared? The demand for compressed natural gas (CNG) continues to increase throughout the United States -- even in areas without access to natural gas via pipeline. Such areas rely on portable pipelines, which are designed to provide natural gas to areas not served by traditional pipelines. In this session, attendees will learn about the components, bulk transportation, and Fire Code challenges associated with this technology. M04 Emergency Generator Fuel Reliability -- Natural Gas vs. Diesel Emergency generators are required to use on-site fuel and not be solely dependent on a public utility gas system unless there is a low probability of failure. However, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), does not provide clear guidance for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) on what constitutes a low probability of failure. This session will compare and contrast the relative reliability of the dominant on-site fuel (diesel) and utility supplied natural gas. Attendees will learn about the criteria AHJs can consider when evaluating natural gas reliability.

M05 Reactive Chemistry: Case Studies, Lessons Learned, and Code Changes Many of the chemical functional groups included in the 2019 edition of NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code, are capable of energetic decompositions and runaway reactions that can result in major fires and explosions. This presentation will use case studies from major industry accidents to illustrate the fundamental concepts for identifying chemical reactivity hazards. Attendees will learn about common safeguards and alternate designs that could have been used to significantly reduce the consequences of these events. Common deviations in process design, intentional and inadvertent process changes, and process upset conditions that can impact heat removal from energetic systems will also be reviewed. M06 Enforcing the Extraordinary: Codes, Standards, and Best Practices for the Entertainment Industry Entertainment industry production creates the impossible on a daily basis and requires the guidance of organizations such as the NFPA to do it all safely. The unique nature of the work, from Broadway to Hollywood, often presents a challenge to the local AHJ responsible for the safety of the cast, crew, and general public. AHJs will learn how to effectively inspect and guide an entertainment production. Topics will focus on relevant sections of NFPA standards as well as industry-specific standards and best practices from the Entertainment Services Technology Association (ESTA) and the Motion Picture/Television Industry Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee. M07 Energy Storage Systems -- Evaluating Potential Fire Propagation NFPA 855 and US fire codes include requirements that provide design flexibility for energy storage system (ESS) installations. The requirements are based on large-scale fire testing conducted in accordance with UL 9540A. Those participating in this interactive session will learn how to evaluate typical installations for compliance using examples from UL 9540A's test reports. Attendees will receive a brief overview of applicable NFPA 855 requirements and UL 9540A fire tests as well as guidance for using UL 9540A fire test results to evaluate the fire propagation hazards of proposed ESS installations. M08 Evaluation of Oxygen Reduction Systems in Large Scale Fire Tests An oxygen reduction system (ORS) is a fire prevention system that uses a low-oxygen environment to reduce—if not eliminate—the potential for ignition and fire propagation in a protected space. Currently, there is a debate within the fire protection community regarding the appropriate ORS design needed to meet this objective. Attendees will gain greater insight into the results of these large-scale fire tests as well as anticipated applications, design considerations, and inspection, testing, and maintenance issues. P01 The Complete Tales of PoE – 4-hour Workshop Power over ethernet (PoE) is taking the industry by storm. As the need for building automation increases, so too does the demand for integration of PoE systems and building infrastructure. Those participating in this workshop will examine all aspects of PoE – from its origins, development, standardization, and codification, to design, installation, and inspection.

P02 Making Hot Work Safety an Everyday Practice – 4-hour Workshop In its 2016 fire incident report, “Structure Fires Started by Hot Work,” NFPA presents data showing a U.S. annual average of over 4,000 fires caused by hot work—and that doesn’t account for those in industrial occupancies, including oil and gas sector worksites. US Chemical Safety Board, OSHA, and industry-specific reports confirm that hot work incidents are becoming increasingly common. The City of Boston, reacting to a tragic hot work-caused fire taking the lives of two firefighters, acted in late 2016 to require all construction contractors operating within city limits to complete an awareness-level training program. Massachusetts instituted a similar requirement statewide in 2018. Like the training program developed by NFPA for Boston and Massachusetts, this workshop breaks down the elements required for a hot work-caused fire, so participants can identify and evaluate hazards and take appropriate measures to mitigate or eliminate potential combustion events. Workshop participants will evaluate case studies to identify hazards, discuss related documentation (e.g., hot work permits), and use standards, regulations, and industry best practices to build a common approach to planning and safely executing hot work tasks. In addition, participants will receive practical guidance regarding flammable liquids or gases, including the essentials for monitoring concentration buildup of vapors that cannot be seen or detected without special monitoring devices. P03 Electrical Safety in the Petroleum Industry – Assessing and Reducing Risk– 4-hour Workshop Electrical hazards exist in all industries. Every occupation has suffered electrical injuries. In order to avoid hazards they must be recognized. The risk of an injury occurring must be assessed. This workshop will present requirements in NPFA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace intended to protect employees from electrical injuries. Case studies will be presented and participants will use and discuss energized work permits and job briefing forms. M13 Integrating Wildfire into Public Education Messaging As members of the community, the fire service is in a unique position to help people plan for, respond to, and recover from the devastating effects of a wildfire. Join the National Fire Protection Association's Wildfire Division for an interactive conversation about professional development, engaging residents in wildfire risk reduction, and the resources available to help integrate wildfire into public education outreach efforts. M14 NFPA 1 - Requisitos de Ocupaciones Especiales La mayoría de los requisitos con que nos familiarizamos y las inspecciones en estructuras se realizan en edificios que albergan ocupaciones comunes, como negocios, apartamentos, tiendas o almacenes. Ocasionalmente, la naturaleza de la estructura o las circumstancias especiales de la ocupación pueden requerir un aumento de la protección contra incendios y la seguridad de la vida. Esta sesión revisará los requisitos intrínsecos de ocupaciones especiales según NFPA 1 que también suelen ser ocupadas por grandes multitudes. M15 Improving Fireground Visibility: Leveraging the Internet of Things to Improve Responder Safety and Operational Visibility Over the past two years, the Tacoma Fire Department has collaborated with researchers from the University of Washington to develop and evaluate a new system to improve the visibility of fireground operations. The system incorporates cost-effective, lightweight Internet of Things (IoT) devices, an advanced real-time analytics system, and visualization capabilities that enable incident commanders and firefighters to leverage data from the scene in real-time. Attendees will learn about the system, lessons learned from testing evaluations, and ways to leverage wearable IoT technologies to improve responder safety and visibility of response operations.

M16 Conducting Large Scale Internal Disaster Drills -- A Case Study Attendees will learn how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, working with impacted organizations such as Civil Defence, completed a successful, large-scale internal disaster drill. M17 Enhanced Smoke Alarms and New UL Testing Standard This session will provide an overview of the latest safety and performance requirements for new smart smoke alarms. Research has enhanced technology that can recognize different fire and smoke characteristics created by changes in home design, building techniques, and modern furnishings -- resulting in fewer nuisance alarms. The panel will cover how such technology will be incorporated in the new smoke alarms entering the marketplace and how these changes will enhance safety in residential occupancies. Participants will be introduced to UL's web-based page that contains vital safety information about the new smoke alarm technology. M18 Consumer Fireworks -- A Review of Recent Large-Scale Fire Tests There is a gap in protection guidance for retail sale of consumer fireworks. In 2014, the consumer fireworks chapters were removed from NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, due to a perceived lack of appropriately scaled fire tests. In cooperation with the National Association of State Fire Marshalls (NASFM), FM Global undertook a research study to evaluate protection guidance. This presentation will review the experimental results of recent testing, compare those results to previous test data, and provide recommendations. M19 A New Standard for Energy Storage Systems: NFPA 855 As the energy storage industry continues to grow, NFPA is engaged in a number of initiatives aimed at promoting the safe and sustainable expansion of this renewable technology. One of NFPA's most substantial contributions is the creation of NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. Get the most up-to-date and in-depth information on the contents of the new NFPA 855, which should be published or may have notices of intent to make a motion (NITMAMs) at the 2019 NFPA Technical Meeting. M20 Battling Pipeline Security Threats -- Case Studies in Collaboration The oil and gas pipeline industry is facing a new security challenge: to further their cause, protestors are breaking into facilities and turning valves or chaining themselves to equipment, in some cases even trying to rupture lines with explosives. This new practice has led to conversations among firefighting personnel, law enforcement, and pipeline operators on how to address trespassers and the proper way to respond should an incident occur, with the safety of that person and the public being the highest priority. Attendees will learn how the FBI responded to events such as this in the past, and how they partnered with first responders in the immediate aftermath to collect information and keep the public safe. M21 Solid Shelves, Blocked Flues, Aisle Storage, and K5.6 Sprinklers…All Bad? Maybe Not. Lessons Learned Through Full-Scale Fire Testing This session will provide highlights of results from a multiple full-scale fire test series conducted in 2017 and 2018. Attendees will learn about the process the group used in the series of over 50 tests, the problems the team addressed, and the lessons they learned. Presenters will also address their use of Chapter 21 in NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, as part of the performance-based design process.

M26 When Public Information Becomes Public Education This panel discussion will cover how public information officers are on the front lines of providing fire education to the community and media. The presenters will discuss how fire PIOs from across the country use public information in creative and innovative ways to promote fire safety and fire education. Discussion will include uses of social media, as well, as free and low cost tools, apps, and gadgets to improve digital content. M27 Wildfire Tactical Support - The UK's Response to the Record-Breaking 2018 Wildfires Over the summer of 2018, extremely hot conditions fanned wildfires across the UK and the European Union. The fires broke records for size, intensity, and response. Group manager Shaun Walton, of the Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (UK) and the National Fire Chiefs Council of the UK, will share how the UK’s “Wildfire Tactical Advisors” (WTA) model provided valuable lessons on fire department engagement. The WTA capability is delivered by the UK Fire and Rescue Service (FRS)—it includes experienced fire officers who support the fire incident commanders at wildfire incidents. Attendees will hear of the current work being done to improve and enhance this concept for a more formal response capability within the UK. M28 Posición, Localización, Espaciamiento y Uso de Rociadores Automáticos Es de suma importancia conocer las reglas de instalación aplicables a rociadores estándar, de cobertura extendida y ESFRs. Esta presentación incluye una breve introducción al Capítulo 8, Requerimientos de instalación, de la edición 2016 de NFPA 13, el cual comprende los tipos de métodos de diseño, tipos de construcción de cubierta, y los diferentes conceptos necesarios para realizar una correcta distribución de rociadores. M29 Situational Awareness: What is It, and Why Does It Matter? Situational awareness--and the barriers that flaw awareness--are consistently identified as contributing factors in near-miss and casualty reports. While most first responders know, intuitively, that situational awareness is an important aspect of safety, many do not understand exactly what it is, how it is developed, and how it can erode while working in high-risk, high-consequence environments. This session will provide attendees with a working definition for situational awareness and explain how it is developed. Specific examples of barriers that can erode awareness will be discussed along with best practices for managing these barriers. M30 The ROI on Smoke Alarm Installation Programs: The Importance of Evaluation Smoke alarm installation programs are popular risk reduction activities in communities across North America. In fact, more than 1,000,000 alarms have been installed by the American Red Cross and local fire department partners. What do we know about the effectiveness of these programs? Panel members from NFPA and the Red Cross will explore approaches to smoke alarm program evaluation using the Reach, Efficacy, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to guide discussion. The panel will discuss data sources that provide value to impact and outcome evaluation for installation programs and highlight questions in need of answers in this space. Audience members will be encouraged to participate in the discussion.

M31 Meeting the Inspection Challenges of an Evolving NEC Each new edition of the National Electric Code® (NEC®) adds new requirements addressing new technologies; the electrical inspection community must evolve in response as these new technologies become a part of the electrical infrastructure of the buildings they are inspecting. Join a panel of authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) as they discuss how they are preparing for and conducting electrical inspections in today's evolving electrical systems. M32 Emerging Power Technologies: Recognizing and Safely Using Smart Devices, Networks, and Intelligent Building Infrastructure Today's practitioner is constantly being exposed to smart devices. During this session, attendees will learn about power systems, which increasingly rely on networked intelligence to improve safety. Presenters will discuss how multi-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) and automated infrastructure management systems create safety systems protect against single-circuit faults as well as heating from multiple circuits throughout a building. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in an open discussion about how to validate and recognize these complex hardware/software systems to implement, inspect, and maintain safe systems. M33 Existing Health Care Systems and Facilities -- Applying NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code How do the requirements of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, apply to existing systems and facilities? This session will answer that question and more--examining not only the requirements that the code specifically states apply, but also those that are required to be applied in an indirect manner and those that apply to existing systems by an implied means, or by the wording of the requirement itself. Attendees will also learn about CMS K-Tags that apply to NFPA 99. M34 Fluorine Free Foams -- Evaluating Firefighting Effectiveness The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) sponsored an experimental program to investigate and evaluate the fire protection performance and effectiveness of fluorine free, Class B firefighting foams on fires involving hydrocarbon and alcohol fuels. Learn about the study objectives to determine the fire extinguishment and burnback times for four fluorine free foams and one C6 AFFF formulation (for baseline) as a function of discharge density (gpm/ft2) and total foam discharge (gal/ft2) for a range of test parameters including fuel type, water type, and fuel temperature. The discussion will include guidance for foam system application standards and identification of any future research needs. M35 2019 DiNenno Prize Award The DiNenno Prize recognizes significant technical developments that have an impact on public safety, including building, fire, and electrical safety. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from the 2019 prize honorees as they share the history and details of their award-winning efforts. X01 Freeze Frame – Focus on Health & Safety This highly interactive seminar will take attendees through a photographic tour of a fictitious workplace; attendees will be challenged to note the various issues illustrated and the applicable OSHA regulations & NFPA standards. The Presenters will provide case histories, facilitate group activities, and solicit group discussion on such topics as confined spaces, combustible dust, fire prevention plans, fire suppression systems and equipment, process safety management, and welding, cutting, and brazing/hot work.

X02 Electrical Safety – The Cost of Shortcuts Brandon Schroeder had been an active tradesman for 20 years when he was involved in an arc flash incident that shook a building over a block away from the accident site. Lucky enough to survive, Brandon now shares his story to affect change in how employees view safety. Listen as he recounts the events of the tragic day that nearly took his life, noting the contributing factors and the decisions and actions that could have prevented the tragedy. X03 Foam Firefighting Technologies of the Future Major fires, security risks, and extreme weather phenomena affect industrial facilities regularly; you need to be prepared to face the challenges they bring. This session offers knowledge and insight about new foam firefighting technologies, focusing on one in particular--Pressurized Instant Foam (Pi Foam). Traditional foam extinguishing technologies create the foam and the pressure in real time at the time of the crisis; therefore, they can require huge water supplies and enormous pump performances to reach sufficient foam intensity. Pi Foam technology stores the premixed foam solution initially in a calm environment, and then in a pressurized vessel with soluble gas. At the time of an incident, the system opens the valve and, pushed by the enormous energy of the pressure, the foam rushes through the pipes. As the oversaturated dissolved gas creates bubbles, the foam also expands on the way to the fire without any foam generator, so you have a ready-made foam covering the fire. Come learn more about the philosophy and science behind this incredibly reliable technology. Tuesday June 18, 2019 T01 Integrating Wildfire Mitigation into Your Community Risk Reduction Process Wildfire risks exist throughout the entire state of Texas--it's vital for fire departments to integrate wildfire mitigation into their community risk reduction (CRR) process. This panel presentation will address the critical elements of completing community wildfire risk assessments using the Texas Wildfire Risk Portal (TxWRAP), the TxWRAP Community Assessor app, and a Simtable. Learn about the five “Es” of a CRR process and the steps a fire department is required to take to develop a wildfire mitigation strategy through the use of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). T04 Emerging Technologies, IoT, and the AHJ Technology moves fast, but codes do not. How do you handle someone that wants to install new technology and still meet the required codes? Attendees will gain greater insight into emerging technology, the internet of things (IoT), and the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). The presentation will cover how to balance it all with a performance-based approach. T05 New Sprinkler Protection Guidance for Buildings up to 50 ft Tall Current trends in warehouse construction often result in building heights that exceed the ceiling sprinkler protection guidance offered in NFPA standards and FM Global Data Sheets. As a result, new ceiling sprinkler protection options have been developed for the rack storage of commodities up to cartoned unexpanded plastics in buildings up to 50 ft tall. Attendees will learn about the testing and rationale that lead to the new protection and the factors that have had a major impact on protection effectiveness.

T06 The Future of Healthcare Regulations Attendees will hear from the Healthcare Section Codes and Standards Committee in this annual session. Panelists will discuss the NFPA process and some of the more significant changes to the codes, such as NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. The audience will also gain greater insight into the proposed motions that will be heard at the Technical Meeting. T07 Electrical Injuries in the Workplace -- Trends, Safety Plans, and Training Needs This presentation will review work-related electrical injuries and critical components of injury prevention. The presentation will review recent trends in fatal and non-fatal electrical work injuries in the U.S., discuss the components of an effective safety plan and implementation, and identify training needs to achieve proper safety requirements. T08 Aging in Place: Universal Design and the Fire and Life Safety Ecosystem Most of us would prefer to remain in our own homes as we age, yet there are a number of reasons aging in place might not be feasible. This session will focus on the obstacles in the housing stock, design solutions, barriers to uptake of solutions, relevance in the Fire and Life Safety Ecosystem, and strategies to increase the implementation of design practices such as universal design. Attendees will participate in small group discussions to explore their knowledge on this topic and identify additional strategies to overcome barriers to aging in place. T14 Risk Analysis for Mass Notification Systems - A Case Study and Interactive Discussion The process of performing a risk analysis for mass notification systems embodies the essence of the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem. During this interactive session, attendees will receive an overview of risk analysis and learn about the new language added to the 2018 edition of NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code, regarding risks analysis for mass notification systems. Electronic polling will allow real-time audience input to guide the discussion. P08 NFPA Energy Storage & Solar Systems Safety Training/ Fire Service Edition – 4-hour Workshop Battery energy storage and solar systems are poised to revolutionize our electrical network. To help the fire service handle the unique challenges presented by these rapidly growing technologies, NFPA has developed the Energy Storage & Solar Systems Safety Training course. This four hour instructor-led course will provide students with an introduction to energy storage and solar system concepts, including terminology, basic electrical theory, types of battery energy storage (Lead Acid, Lithium Ion, Sodium Sulfur, and Flow Batteries) and PV systems, and the typical applications they will be found in. The course then provide guidance on how to handle failure modes and hazards of these technologies, including pre-incident planning, thermal runaway and re-ignition, emergency response procedures, ventilation and more. P09 NFPA 241—Setting the Standard for Safeguarding Construction Operations– 4-hour Workshop Buildings under construction can pose unique safety challenges for owners, contractors, and AHJs. NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, helps establish important safety programs and personnel to meet those challenges. Participate in this interactive workshop and learn how NFPA 241 applies to construction, analyze case studies, examine the role of the Fire Prevention Program Manager, and work with others to develop a sample Fire Safety Program. This workshop is ideal for facility managers, safety managers, installer/contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and others interested in safe building construction.

T02 Natural Gas Vehicle Maintenance Facilities – Case Studies in Design and Collaboration Facilities that maintain Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles face a different set of hazards than those dealing with conventional liquid fuels. This session will follow the U.S. Department of Energy’s Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Maintenance Facility Modifications Handbook, which details primary building attributes and other operational considerations for CNG vehicle maintenance facilities. Using case studies, the presenter will illustrate best practices and provide recommendations on ways to foster collaboration between fleets and local codes officials, as well as specific protocols and training for communities with CNG vehicles. T12 Youth As Change Agents In Wildfire Preparedness This presentation will share the results of surveys conducted with youth both on-line and in-person about what young people know about wildfire and wildfire preparedness, what information they want to get, and how they want to receive that information. The survey had two components an online study of 643 students through a platform used by teachers that reached students in wildfire prone states, as well as in-person classroom interviews. The presentation will share the results of what youth told NFPA about how they want to become change agents in wildfire preparedness and be a part of the wildfire safety solution. T13 Enfoque de Seguridad de Detección de Humo en Metros y Aeropuertos Daremos una revisión a los lineamientos que establecen la protección de estos espacios complejos, bajo las normas NFPA aplicables. Revisaremos el concepto diseño basado en el desempeño, para enumerar las ventajas de hacer diseño a la medida de cada espacio crítico, de este tipo de infraestructura. T15 Oxygen Reduction Systems (ORS) for Fire in Warehouse Storage Applications This presentation provides an overview of oxygen reduction systems (ORS) for fire with focus on fire prevention and system reliability. Due to questions about the current test standards and the application to the real world, the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) commissioned a project to review literature on the topic and identify research needs. Current test standards will be discussed and recommendations provided for modified or new standards to better assess ORS performance. Challenges associated with ORS effectiveness in real-world applications, with a focus on warehouse storage applications, will also be discussed. T16 NFPA 13 -- Test Your Knowledge Interactive polling will be used to identify attendees' knowledge of key topics in addressed in NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. The presenter will then discuss those topics that are not well-understood. T17 NFPA 70®, IEEE 841, NEMA ST 20, Surface Temperatures of Motors and Transformers in Hazardous Locations This case study will present issues encountered when specifying motors and dry type transformers in Class I, Division 2 areas located in petrochemical facilities. The presenters, nationally recognized subject matter experts in hazardous (classified) locations for electrical installations, will address the issues encountered on several large recent petrochemical installations, and share the solutions that all engineers, designers, and electricians should be aware of.

T18 Health Care Fire and Life Safety Ecosystem Health care facilities have had an excellent fire and life safety record for the past several decades. NFPA research shows that fire deaths and property loss are down significantly, with the latest data showing an average of 2 civilian deaths per year from 2011-2015. One contributing factor is a robust Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem surrounding health care facilities. This session will detail how each of the elements of the Ecosystem have led to safer environments and where opportunities for improvement still exist. T19 Battling Human Error: How NFPA 70E Risk Assessment and Innovative PPE Programs Reduce Injury Risk The 2018 edition of NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, includes a risk assessment procedure using the hierarchy of risk controls and addresses the potential for human error and its negative consequences on people, which has shed new light on arc flash PPE program "best practices." Best practice PPE programs, with new, "want to wear" PPE product innovations, also help reduce the risk of catastrophic burn injury due to human error. Attendees will learn the key PPE changes in NFPA 70E and determine which “best practice” PPE program more effectively reduces risk of catastrophic burn injury, increases productivity, energizes the work force, and improves the organization’s bottom line. T20 Understand, Approach & Respond: Effective Interventions with Individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia This session will provide evidence-informed education to First Responders on the impact that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias may have on individuals and communities. Attendees will learn strategies to appropriately and effectively respond during interventions with persons living with dementia and their families. Additionally, attendees will gain an understanding of available dementia-related resources. T03 Data Collection for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Many NFPA standards are reviewing inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) requirements that are based on historical practices, rather than on collected data. The panel will examine the best way to collect relevant data for ITM requirements, and frequencies. The discussion will address the format of ITM data, forms used to capture ITM data, the amount of data to collect, and the importance of standardized question sets. Panelists will include the current chairman of the NFPA 25 technical committee and the chair of the NFPA 25 task group on ITM frequencies based on building type and occupancy. T24 What's Cooking with Cooking? Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries and one of the leading causes of fire deaths. What do we know about these fires, how they can be controlled, and how they can be prevented? This panel presentation will include the latest statistics about home cooking fires, recent and ongoing research from NIST about cooktop fires and the effectiveness of various types of suppression and detection under different conditions, and UL standards activity related to cooking/range fire safety and cooking-related nuisance alarms. The panel will also highlight activities by NFPA's Public Education division to prevent and mitigate cooking fires. Attendees will be encouraged to share information about their programs, challenges and concerns.

T25 Performance-Based Analysis of the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building Constructed in 1881, the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building is among the oldest buildings in the Smithsonian Institution. This National Historical Landmark is presently not being used to its full potential, in part because it does not comply with the prescriptive requirements in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, that are applicable to existing assembly occupancies. Attendees will learn about the results of the performance-based analysis that was conducted in accordance with the performance option of the Life Safety Code using fire and egress modeling. T26 El Desarrollo de Códigos y Normas en Latinoamérica La interacción entre códigos y normas de productos es esencial. Latinoamérica se encuentra en el momento justo en que los gobiernos y autoridades de diversos países están abordando éste enfoque de manera explícita, consolidando así un sistema más robusto para la protección contra incendio y, por ende, salvar vidas. T27 Ignition Risks from Electrostatic Sources: A Global View of an Industrial Hazard The most common hazard resulting from static electricity arises because the small sparks that are simply annoying in our everyday world can easily ignite many flammable materials found in industry. Even sparks that are far too small to be felt by people can readily ignite many of the most common industrial substances, leading to fires and explosions that cause injury, facility damage, and loss of business. This session will include an overview of the industrial hazards presented by static discharge, including a practical approach to evaluating these risks. The risk evaluation processes contained in the European Community’s Workplace Directive 1999/92/EC and the 2019 edition of NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity, will be compared and contrasted. T28 Post-Fire Skin Decontamination -- Applying a Six-Part Model This session will adapt the Influencer model for change to an emerging fire service issue: post-fire skin decontamination. The session will open with an overview of the model, then map out how the model can be applied for successful change. Attendees will be encouraged to discuss how this model could be applied to an issue in their own fire department in addition to the post-fire skin decontamination challenge. T30 NFPA 13-2019, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems -- Comparative Analysis Study and Determination of Storage Protection Criteria This session will review the reorganization of NFPA 13 regarding the protection of storage commodities, taking attendees through the process for selecting the appropriate design criteria including commodity classification, storage methods, storage height, and sprinkler type. The new chapter for using in-rack sprinklers will also be reviewed. The presenters will detail the NFPA 13 navigation, thought processes, and analysis in selecting CMDA, CMSA, and/or ESFR sprinklers, highlighting key decision points and outcomes of decisions made in such an analysis. T31 Regulating Health Care Facilities: Updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) and The Joint Commission Attendees will learn about recent CMS regulations and Joint Commission Standards, and how they impact health care organizations.

T32 NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Questions Asked and Answered NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, requires employers to establish, document, and implement safety-related work practices and procedures and provide the associated training. In this highly interactive session, a panel of NFPA 70E committee members and NFPA staff will address many of the frequently asked questions about this important standard. Attendees will be encouraged to actively engage in the discussion. T37 Community Risk Assessment: The Unsung Hero of the Zombie Apocalypse Calling all risk reduction advocates—the zombie apocalypse is upon us! Participants of this session will be immersed in the challenges of life in the age of biters, walkers, and herds. While some survivors opt for a crossbow or machete, the community risk assessment (CRA) remains the most important tool in the shed. Attendees will leave the session understanding how a community’s hazards, resources, and history interact to inform a community risk reduction plan and how assessing and prioritizing risks are required skills for survival. Investigating beyond the obvious threats of fire and falls to uncover those dangers lurking beneath the surface will enable residents to thrive and not “just survive somehow.” Join us—those who arrive will survive. T38 A Fire Safety Framework for Informal Settlements Behind the headlines of conflicts, natural disasters, and a rapidly urbanizing world is the parallel story of the growth of informal settlements. Over a billion people live in slums, refugee camps, and internally displaced persons camps. When these unplanned and often densely populated areas are hit by a fire, thousands may be affected. There is an urgent need for informal settlement communities to build fire resilience–that is, to improve their ability to survive, adapt, and thrive in the face of fire. Attendees will learn about a framework to facilitate collaboration and alignment of global fire risk reduction efforts, providing a structured way for stakeholders to engage with the challenge and support holistic consideration of fire risk reduction for global informal settlements. T39 NFPA 241-2019, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations: Changes This interactive session will review the 2019 edition changes, the role of the stakeholders involved in NFPA 241, and the role of the Fire Prevention Program Manager (FPPM). Attendees will also hear news pertaining to the next edition. T40 Stranded Energy in Lithium-Ion Batteries Characterizing the potential hazard of stranded electrical energy within various li-ion battery scales and applications is becoming more important as the use of lithium-ion batteries in emerging technologies increases. Attendees will hear case studies detailing the significant fire and shock hazard presented by stranded energy and learn about its impact on when emergency responders can declare an event “safe,” as well as its effect on when and how batteries can be safely removed and disposed of. Since significant responsibility is placed on emergency responders to ensure the hazard of stranded energy is properly mitigated and the batteries are safely and properly handled post-event, an assessment of implemented mitigation procedures will also be discussed.

T41 Reducing Stigma: Applying a Human Performance Optimization Model to Maximize Wellness, Performance, and Recovery Discover how departments can incorporate a model for Human Performance Optimization (HPO) as a means of achieving health and wellness, as well as learn about a model for reducing psychological stigma. Components may also be embedded within a department's existing training and daily operations. The presenter will describe an approach developed for the military and how it is being translated for first responder communities. Learn why old approaches have been ineffective and how a holistic approach can provide a relevant framework for all the members within an organization. T42 Preaction System Failure: The Damage to and Restoration of The Burton Barr Library In 2017, the unusual design of the preaction system at the iconic Phoenix Burton Barr Central Library led to system failure and substantial water damage--closing the facility for 10 months. In presenting this case study, the panelists will describe the unusual preaction system design, the failure, and the detailed investigation, including their discussions with project stakeholders, and the steps taken during the restoration to reduce the probability of a similar event in the future. The presentation will highlight the collaborative efforts of the owner, library staff, contractors, and design professionals who worked together to reopen the building. T43 Proposed New Standards for Electrical Inspection: NFPA 78, Guide on Electrical Inspections, and NFPA 1078, Standard for Electrical Inspector Professional Qualifications Attendees will receive a comprehensive review of two proposed new standards currently in development: NFPA 78, Guide on Electrical Inspections, and NFPA 1078, Standard for Electrical Inspector Professional Qualifications. T44 Connected Technologies for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems This session will explore the use of connected technologies to monitor, inspect, and test water-based fire protection systems. The fire protection industry is beginning to include Smart Connected Things (SCoT) in systems that will enable both owners and service providers to determine system status and perform some inspection and testing functions remotely. The presenters, one an end user who has developed processes for performing remote inspection and testing, and one a contractor helping to develop installations and methods for monitoring water-based systems, will review the current allowances in the installation standards (NFPA 13, 14, and 20) and the ITM standard (NFPA 25) for the use of this technology. They will also share real-world applications of connected technologies in use today. T45 Flammable Tank Truck Unloading: An Alternative Approach to Fire Protection Tank truck unloading poses significant dangers (e.g., pool fires). Traditional fire protection schemes used in these applications focuses on suppression using aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). However, during a recent retrofitting project of a tank truck unloading area, The Dow Chemical Company took a different approach. For their plant in Deer Park, TX, Dow chose a system with the potential to eliminate the risk of a pool fire entirely. Attendees will see a model of the spill removal flooring system used and learn why a fire protection strategy using this new technology was chosen. The presenters will also identify how the strategy relates to NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.

T50 Creating a Community Risk Reduction Program using Regional Partners Most fire departments have a fire prevention bureau to help lower the risks of fire -- but what are they doing to reduce the biggest non-fire risks? Establishing a risk reduction program created by fire department members and community leaders will create ownership and help prevent the risks of failure, because more people will be involved in the development and evaluation stages. The presenters will demonstrate the successes of their program and provide guidelines to help attendees develop their own. T51 Surviving Wildfire Threats in the WUI in Europe: Lessons Learned from Greece, Spain, and Portugal In 2018, a devastating fire in Mati, Greece, claimed the lives of 99 people and severely injured more than 150 others. A population of 4,000 were affected by a fast-moving wildfire over an extensive WUI area in the Attica province of Greece. In 2017, fast-moving, unpredictable wildfires swept over poorly managed rural areas in Portugal and claimed 66 lives. The new reality of unexpected weather patterns and highly destructive fires is changing the way we look at and design plans for protecting structures and lives. Attendees will hear details of these and other events as well as suggestions on achieving safer and more effective measures based on observations and analysis of such fires. T52 La Importancia de un Levantamiento en Campo de un Edificio Existente con Uso de Almacenamiento y Que Será Protegido por Rociadores de Supresión Es común encontrar discrepancias entre la construcción física y los planos del proyecto (aún los planos finales o As-Built) incluyendo medidas o distancias entre miembros estructurales o incluso la existencia misma de refuerzos o arreglos estructurales no plasmados en planos. Por tanto, es necesario tomar un cuidado adicional cuando se planea instalar rociadores automáticos en un edificio existente porque la información requerida no solo se obtendrá de dibujos y planes de construcción como sucede con un edificio nuevo. T53 U. S. Firefighter Injuries: The Magnitude and Cost Attendees will learn about the results of recent work done by NFPA and the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) on the magnitude and economic cost of firefighter injuries in the United States. Panel members will discuss the overall size of the problem and the identified causes from national data, as well as an economic model linking injury type with cost. Case studies will illustrate the cost of injury at the local level. T54 Carbon Monoxide Poisonings -- Is A Silent Killer Lurking in Hotel Rooms? Attendees will hear how a family tragedy involving CO poisoning in a hotel room led to the discovery of hundreds of similar cases in US hotels that have gone largely unnoticed by safety and regulatory agencies. These cases document the severity, pervasiveness, and frequency with which these incidents are occurring. Select case studies will highlight challenges in data reporting/collection, common patterns of CO exposure, and the variables involved in providing adequate and appropriate incident response. If you think you've heard everything there is to hear about carbon monoxide poisoning, these cases will have you rethinking current codes, scene investigation, emergency response protocols, and the role of carbon monoxide detection systems.

T55 Plan Review Time Data Comparison with NFPA 1730 This session will address a study that was the result of approximately four years of daily data acquisition using specific measurements that differed from the basic metric used in the annex of NFPA 1730, Standard on Organization and Deployment of Fire Prevention Inspection and Code Enforcement, Plan Review, Investigation, and Public Education Operations. The basis for the research in NFPA 1730 was the square footage of an area and the hazard classification. Long-term data acquisition showed that many more factors are applicable. Attendees will learn how to identify the steps in an individual's work flow process so the non-technical aspects of plan review can be accounted for when planning work outputs. Presenters will also reverse engineer the time for review using the direction found in NFPA 1730 with respect to the time needed for an inspection. T56 Using PoE to Close the Building Data Gap: Building Intelligence for the Future Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology brings more than just safe, low-voltage power distribution to your building infrastructure. PoE also provides a robust communication channel between all connected devices in the building, enabling standards-based communication all the way to the endpoint. By providing universal IP connectivity, PoE promises to finally close the data gap between building systems. Attendees will learn about NEC-compliant PoE installation techniques to ensure safe installation and operation at up to 90 watts per device. Attendees will hear case studies where PoE has added significant value to both new and existing buildings as well as current standards in development to help close the data gap. T57 The Pool Triangle: Safely Bringing Together People, Water, and Electricity Attendees will learn about the electrical requirements pertaining to the unique environment in and around swimming pools and similar installations, focusing on Article 680 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC®). Shock hazards in and around swimming pools can result from faulty electrical equipment directly associated with the pool, as well as faulty electrical equipment not associated with, but in close proximity to, the pool. T58 Electronic Sprinkler Technology for Warehouse Operations Advancements in sprinkler system technology have led to taller storage of a broader range of commodities with higher heat release rates in warehousing operations. Traditional sprinkler technology, including ESFR sprinklers in warehouses, incorporates a thermally sensitive element. Electronic sprinkler systems do not incorporate this thermal element; instead, a fire detection system initiates activation of sprinklers over the fire area, resulting in the activation of fewer sprinklers and reduced water demand. This session will focus on several warehouse storage operations and compare the effect of electronic sprinklers to traditional designs. Attendees will learn about system design and performance characteristics such as commodity classifications, hydraulics, and system water demands. T59 NFPA 3000™: Community Threat Assessment and Response Preparedness Violent attacks can occur in public areas such as concert halls, schools, and shopping malls, threatening the sense of security in our daily lives. Attendees will learn why, given this reality, it is imperative for fire department leaders to conduct threat assessments as part of an overall community risk assessment.

T60 Mass Violence Toolkit: Preparing for Victims of Active Shooters, Mass Violence, Terrorist Attacks, and More This session will provide an overview of the Office for Victims of Crime Helping Victims of Mass Violence & Terrorism: Planning, Response, Recovery, and Resources Toolkit. The Mass Violence Toolkit (which may apply to natural disasters, human-caused disasters, emergency crises, and high-profile criminal incidents) was designed to help communities prepare for and respond to victims in the most timely, effective, and compassionate manner possible. Lessons learned from past incidents indicate that with advanced planning (including establishing victim assistance protocols), and developing and maintaining multidisciplinary partnerships, communities are better prepared to engage a holistic approach to victim assistance to ensure that each victim's needs are met. T64 Wildfire Adaptation – How the Austin Fire Department Reduced Risk Attendees will hear from Austin Fire Department’s wildfire division manager on the process used to transform Austin and Travis County area into a Fire Adapted Community, including development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which helped identify areas of risk and corresponding strategies for action. The presenters will explore the challenges and successes around the efforts and how it relates to Community Risk Reduction (CRR). Questions will address the five “E's” of the CRR process, allowing audience members to find commonalities between their own department and the case study. T65 Los Desafíos de la Protección contra Incendios para Edificios de Usos Múltiples Buscando satisfacer diferentes necesidades y requerimientos comerciales, en busca de mayores lograr eficiencias, mejora del uso del terreno, facilidades para las personas, acercar la vivienda al trabajo, entre otros, han generado en los últimos años, edificaciones con distintas clasificaciones de riesgo y uso, dentro de una misma edificación, logrando desarrollos urbanísticos muy interesantes que implican comercio, entretenimiento, vivienda, comercio entre otros usos. La protección de este tipo de complejos requiere establecer una estrategia de protección única, que relacione todos los diferentes usos y riesgos T66 Culture, Cancer, and Firefighting PPE -- If You Permit It, You Promote It Changing a culture is like turning a battleship. The personal protective equipment (PPE) that firefighters wear is designed to protect them from the dangers of the firefight and everything that is associated with it. The reality is that firefighters are regularly exposed to carcinogen contamination. Dermal exposure, inhalation exposure, and off-gassing; how much protection can firefighters expect from their PPE? This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of the cancer-causing carcinogen contamination of firefighter PPE and firefighters. Attendees will receive up-to-date data on realistic protection expectations and get information on proven strategies and practices for contamination reduction. T67 Energy Storage Systems in Commercial Occupancies -- Developing Fire Protection Guidance During this session, presenters will discuss how fire protection and installation guidance for lithium ion battery (LIB) based energy storage systems (ESS) is being developed through large-scale fire testing. In addition, attendees will learn about free-burn tests conducted using full ESS racks to bound the range of fire hazard presented by lithium iron phosphate and nickel manganese cobalt oxide chemistries. The audience will gain greater insight into the sprinklered fire tests that took place and were used to evaluate the performance of sprinkler protection to suppress or control the fire and limit damage to the building or surrounding equipment. This project was conducted in conjunction with the Property Insurance Research Group and in partnership with the Fire Protection Research Foundation.

T68 When Uber Meets Octane: Fire Code Requirements for On-Demand Fueling NFPA 30A and the 2018 International Fire Code have new provisions for on-demand fueling where gasoline or diesel fuel can be delivered directly to a consumer's vehicle using a smartphone. This presents a variety of regulatory and emergency response issues to the fire service. This presentation reviews key technical requirements in NFPA 30A, 2018 IFC, US DOT regulations and the potential risks to emergency responders. T69 Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) -- Safety Considerations Industrial 3D printing operations are increasing at a rapid pace and if not done properly can present significant fire, explosion, and worker safety hazards. This session will focus on UL 3400, which covers additive manufacturing facility safety management. Attendees will also learn how fire codes, including NFPA 1, Fire Code, and related safety standards such as NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals, are addressing these operations. T70 NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E: The Role of Electrical Equipment Maintenance in Workplace Safety This presentation will detail the impact of having an effective electrical maintenance program outlined in NFPA 70B as it relates to damage and injury prevention. Risk assessment requirements in NFPA 70E describe the condition of equipment as a risk factor when determining safe work practices. Several case studies including consequences suffered by several companies and individuals will be presented supporting this information and the strong links between the two NFPA standards. Attendees will have a better understanding of how arc flash levels are directly related to maintenance which may be effective in supporting a solid safe work practices program including training, arc flash studies and maintenance of equipment. T71 Water Mist vs Sprinkler Protection - A Comparison In many places, water mist and automatic sprinklers have been considered equivalent protection—but they are actually very different. During this session, attendees will hear a summary of recent testing aimed at evaluating water mist protection for manufacturing occupancies as well as fire tests conducted to assess factors impacting water mist effectiveness for fires in solid combustibles in an open environment. In addition, presenters will provide a comparison to the effectiveness of sprinkler protection and a review of the advantages and limitations of water mist systems. X08 NEC Changes for Electricians As the revision cycle for the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®) comes to an end, many of the proposed changes will soon be a reality. During this session, we will take the time to focus on some of the more significant changes and how they might impact the electrical installer.

X09 NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids – Production Facility Compliance There is a stark contrast in the reality at production facilities using flammable and combustible liquids and their compliance with NFPA 30 and in turn NFPA 1, Fire Code. Learn the simple and intuitive concepts that can bring your facility into compliance. X10 What’s Wrong with This Picture? Identifying Water-Based System Deficiencies How well do you understand requirements and best practices for sprinkler system design, installation, and maintenance? Attend this highly interactive session and test your ability to identify errors and deficiencies and learn how to avoid making the same mistakes.

Wednesday June 19, 2019

P14 CRR at NFPA: Something for Everyone – 4-hour Workshop There is no “one size fits all” approach to Community Risk Reduction, and NFPA recognizes that departments have different needs, capacities, resources, and commitment when it comes to implementing CRR in their community. Because of this array of differences, NFPA cannot feasibly support all departments without input from the fire service. Join NFPA’s CRR strategists for a half-day workshop to help conceptualize and develop solutions that can serve the whole continuum of CRR adopters. W01 Improving Multilingual Access to Fire Safety Concepts--Using Data Science Methods to Improve Machine Translation Fire is a global problem, but English is often the sole language used in the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem. This limits accessibility to important codes, research, and outreach material to those with strong English language skills, presenting a challenge to both global professionals and those who communicate with at-risk groups with limited English language capabilities. Come learn how NFPA is using data science methods to develop high-quality, domain-specific machine translation systems that will be optimized for the specific terminology and jargon used in the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem. W02 Flammable Refrigerants Regulations: Past, Present, and Future The phase-out and restriction of the most common and widely-used refrigerants was initiated in the late 1980s. Several refrigerants have been identified as potential replacements for refrigerants currently used in HVAC and refrigeration systems. Safety evaluations of these refrigerants requires an understanding of refrigerant flammability in representative-scale settings so equipment can be appropriately designed and installed. This presentation will begin with an explanation of the status of the codes and standards in the US and Canada, followed by a discussion of the ongoing process to update model codes to ensure that flammable refrigerants can be allowed and safely used. As both state and local governments look to require low global warming potential (low GWP) refrigerants, the window to update codes is rapidly closing. Panelists will review critical dates for several model codes to ensure that authorities will have the tools they need to properly evaluate and permit this emerging technology in their jurisdiction. W03 NFPA 1961-2020, Standard on Fire Hose, and UL 19, Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies Incidents of fire hose burn through have increased in recent years, as have associated concerns. In response, research, testing, and literary reviews were conducted by several stakeholders. They worked to develop test methods to assess fire hoses for resistance to radiant and conductive heat. The technical committee for NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose, coordinated efforts with the UL Standards Technical Panel responsible for UL 19, Standard for Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies, to develop a radiant heat test and a conductive heat test to evaluate the heat resistance of attack hoses. Attendees will learn about the new heat resistance tests in UL 19 and NFPA 1961. A member of the UL Standards Technical Panel responsible for UL 19 and the staff liaison responsible for NFPA 1961 will discuss how these two committees worked together to address an emerging concern.

W04 NFPA 950: Using Data to Tell Your Story Effectively managing a fire department requires the ability to understand and communicate how changes to resources affect community safety. Data, and the vital information it provides, is instrumental when demonstrating the need for prevention, public education, and emergency response services to the community. Attendees will learn how to address one of the greatest challenges to public safety: articulating the value of data in a quantifiable manner. W05 Fire-Related Human Behavior Attendees will learn about factors affecting occupant response in structure fires, including the characteristics of occupants, buildings, and the environment that impact the decisions and actions of people experiencing a fire or the warnings of a fire. The demonstration, based on research from the past several decades, will include videos from surveillance cameras and experiments. Myths and misconceptions will be discussed, as well. W06 Sprinkler System Corrosion -- The Science, The Challenges, and Solutions Corrosion and leakage from sprinkler piping is one of the most significant operation and maintenance issues associated with fire sprinkler systems. The repair of corrosion damage due to mechanical failure or water leakage can add significantly to lifecycle cost. In this session, attendees will learn about corrosion causes and receive real-life examples of corrosion damage. Panelists will also discuss potential new corrosion mitigation techniques, review FM Approvals standard 1035 on nitrogen generators, and provide an update on the latest developments from the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) technical meetings. W07 Evaluating Storage Protection under Sloped Ceilings -- Large-Scale Fire Suppression Testing In the event of a fire, a sloped ceiling may alter sprinkler performance from the expected results for a more conventional horizontal ceiling configuration. Computational studies used the CFD code FireFOAM to investigate the effect of ceiling slope on sprinkler activation times and patterns, and spray dynamics. The role of obstructed ceiling construction (e.g., purlins and girders) and sprinkler orientation (deflector parallel to the ceiling or to the floor) were investigated in detail, and a large-scale fire test plan was developed. Attendees will learn about the large-scale testing results and how these results will provide guidance for updates to sprinkler installation standards, like NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. W08 NFPA 70®-2020, National Electrical Code®: Proposed Changes Attendees will get a “sneak preview” of some of the major changes to the 2020 NEC resulting from the First Draft and Second Draft meetings W09 NFPA 3000™ (PS): Standard For An Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program—An Overview Learn about the effort to bring representatives from emergency response and management, facility management, healthcare, education, and other professions together to create a first-of-its-kind national standard, designed to bring entire communities together to manage active shooter and hostile incidents. Attendees will learn how and why this groundbreaking standard was created and hear an overview of the standard’s important content.

W13 Door Messaging Strategies -- Researching the Options Residential home fires are a serious part of the overall fire problem, and civilians are particularly at risk while they are sleeping. A fundamental issue for public educators involves door messaging strategies--should people sleep with doors open or shut? There is currently a lack of consensus; the concern involves balancing the virtues of (1) the door acting as an obstacle for rapid notification of occupants versus (2) the door serving as a fire barrier to maximize escape times. Attendees will learn about a research project to develop a comprehensive, rational, scientific basis to substantiate related public education messaging by assessing the impact of a closed sleeping room door on smoke alarm early notification and home escape. W14 Lift Off - Commercial Spaceports and the Fire Community This panel discussion involving industry and government leaders will include an overview of the work completed by the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) on the available resources for design, installation, operation, and response at commercial spaceports. W15 NFPA 909, Edificios Históricos, Museos, Biblioteca Se revisarán casos de siniestros con pérdidas. También se abordarán: análisis de riesgos típicos, evaluación de áreas vulnerables, criterios selección soluciones de protección contra incendio y W16 NFPA 33 Spray Finishing Requirements -- Practical Application From Autobody Shops to Yachts From the local auto body shop, to automotive assembly plants, to boatyards and manufacturing facilities—NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials, applies not only to operations that administer paints and finishes, but also to adhesive spraying, powder coating, and more. The session will provide an overview of the key requirements in NFPA 33, highlighting changes made to the 2016 edition, including incorporation of new scrubber technologies and allowing use of membrane enclosures for spray finishing of large non-portable workpieces. W17 The 10 Year Retirement Rule -- The Science, Philosophy, and Practical Application NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, specifies a 10-year retirement rule for firefighting structural ensembles and ensemble elements -- which continues to be the subject of discussion and debate. Attendees will gain greater understanding of the history of this rule, the science associated with its continuation, the cost implications, and strategies meant for the repurposing of retired elements. This session will include examples of products used by parallel professions that are subject to a similar retirement rule. W18 NFPA 30A and NFPA 58, Safe Refueling of Propane Autogas Vehicles NFPA 30A and NFPA 58 have both changed the process of installing propane autogas infrastructure, refueling autogas vehicles, authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, and their interactions with alternative fuel vehicle systems. Attendees will learn how NFPA requirements have shaped the refueling process for alternative fuel vehicles from panelists representing Superior Energy Systems (refueling/infrastructure equipment manufacturer), Green’s Blue Flame Gas Company (fuel supplier), and Alliance AutoGas (alternative fuel vehicle conversion manufacturer of record). The presenters will share lessons learned from thousands of propane autogas conversions and infrastructure installations in various jurisdictions across the US.

W19 When Batteries Die - Post-Fire Incident Management for Energy Storage Systems As an increasing amount of research is published regarding the risks posed by energy storage during fire conditions, little has been said for the management of post fire operations, preservation of evidence, decommissioning of undamaged equipment and disposal of the system. While reignition and gas generation is understood, this talk will discuss how to manage these risks in an urban or populated environment. This discussion will also cover the trade-offs between securing the site post fire and preserving evidence for investigation and other stakeholders. Finally, the presentation will cover the handling of the hazardous material for disposal. This information comes from real world experience including ESS fire investigations, HAZMAT ops experience and ESS disposal following testing. W20 Changing the Conversation and Raising Awareness For Fire Sprinklers #fastestwater During this interactive session, a mother and daughter team involved in national fire safety organizations will explain how social media can be used to create and expand messaging for fire sprinklers, touching on different generational roles within the context of fire sprinkler messaging. The presenters will use examples from recent trending events—like NFPA’s National Home Fire Sprinkler Day and the national media event in Times Square—to show how awareness has been raised for the latest traditional reports and resources. Through case studies and interactive exercises, attendees will be engaged to help weave a story of life safety. W21 Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment -- Replace or Recondition? Attendees will hear a comprehensive review of National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recommendations and industry guidance on how to properly evaluate water-damaged electrical equipment. W26 The Evolving Role of Education in the Fire & Life safety Ecosystem The importance of education and training is explicitly called out in several components of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem. But, as recent tragedies like Grenfell, Ghost Ship, and others have shown, the importance of awareness, education, and training are essential for all stakeholders in the system. Responders must prepare for structure fires with unknown hazards, system contractors/installers must keep up with complex installation requirements, and fire safety engineers must achieve their design objectives in complex buildings. How can professionals keep up with the system in our rapidly changing world? Attendees will hear from a panel of individuals who will reflect on the needs for evolving and continuing education for these sectors. W27 Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants -- Ensuring Firefighter Safety As pressure grows to phase out the use of HFCs because of their high global warming potential (GWP), the push toward sustainability of refrigeration systems will require the adoption of low GWP refrigerants. However, their fire safety is a lingering issue--many of the next-generation low GWP refrigerants are flammable, with an ASHRAE Standard 34 classification of A2, A2L, or A3. First responders may not be familiar with the change in material hazards and the appropriate response and tactics that could be required. Come learn about these low GWP refrigerants and their fire safety issues.

W28 Estadísticas de Fallas en Sistemas de Protección contra Incendios ¿Por qué fallan los sistemas de protección contra incendio en Latinoamérica? En los últimos años se han advertido, en la región Latinoamérica, grandes incendios donde sistemas fijos de incendios no operaron, u operaron en forma incorrecta, causando pérdidas totales de complejos industriales. Partiendo de más de 1,000 ensayos realizados en sistemas de incendio en toda LATAM se han desarrollado estadísticas con el objetivo de compararlas con otras desarrolladas por organismos internacionales, comprender la problemática que atraviesa de la región y emitiendo conclusiones de cara al futuro. W29 API and NFPA--Partnering to Advance Safety API and NFPA have beneficially partnered for decades -- their partnership supporting a fully functioning safety ecosystem through developing and using current codes. In this panel discussion, representatives of refining companies will share how fire protection standards lead to safe workers and mitigated property damage. The discussion will specifically detail NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and API 2001, Fire Protection in Refineries. Additionally, presentations will showcase how standards and their implementation contribute to refinery inspections, both with regulators and API’s Process Safety Site Assessment Program (PSSAP), the industry’s third-party process safety site auditing program. W30 US Firefighter Fatalities Attendees will learn about the findings of the 2018 US firefighter fatality study. Presenters will focus on specific areas such as training deaths over the past 10 years and firefighter cancer deaths (and the efforts to better track them). They will share views on how to prevent these deaths in the future. Other multi-year analyses will be presented, based on the 2018 findings. Presenters will also discuss the barriers they encountered to collecting accurate data for this study. W31 Fire Protection Engineering -- Identifying the Core Competencies Fire protection engineering is still a growing discipline. Defining the core components an individual needs to know and understand is an important step to ensuring that quality fire protection professionals are overseeing fire protection-related projects. This presentation will review the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Recommended Minimum Technical Competencies for the Practice of Fire Protection Engineering, which identifies the areas where the SFPE believes fire protection engineers must be competent, and thus provides a means through which the profession of fire protection engineering can be recognized with status and importance internationally. W32 Antifreeze Solutions in Fire Sprinkler Systems -- An Overview to UL 2901 The current editions of NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D generally require the use of listed antifreeze solutions for newly installed sprinkler systems. In addition, NFPA 25 indicates that glycerine and propylene glycol antifreeze solutions installed in existing sprinkler systems are to be replaced with a listed antifreeze solution by September 30, 2022. Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) published UL 2901, Outline of Investigation for Antifreeze Solutions for Use in Fire Sprinkler Systems. This session will provide an overview of requirements applicable to antifreeze solutions for sprinkler system use and an update on any UL certification activity.

W33 Energy Storage Systems Regulations -- Evolution and Correlation Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), designers, and the regulated community frequently struggle with differing and competing codes and standards on a given topic; that won't be the case when they are dealing with new requirements for energy storage systems -- great effort is being made to correlate code development work in the NFPA and the International Code Council (ICC) code development worlds. Attendees will learn about the history of regulating energy storage systems (previously known as battery storage systems). The presentation will also include an explanation of work that was done to correlate ongoing changes to NFPA 1, Fire Code, the International Fire Code, and the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) with the drafting of NFPA 855. W34 Marina Electrical Safety -- Identifying and Mitigating Electric Shock Drowning Hazards Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is a preventable event. Learning how to mitigate the electrical hazards that result in ESD will help save lives. This session will focus on marina electrical installation, inspection, and maintenance, reviewing review key areas of NEC Article 555 for the 2017 NEC and the 2020 NEC proposed revisions. The presenters will share key aspects of Kentucky's Department of Parks marina inspection program, which is identifying ESD hazards and options to mitigate them. Attendees will also learn about the electrical inspection requirements in NFPA 303, Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards. W39 Public/Private Partnerships: A Texas Success Story The Texas State Fire Marshal's Office, trade associations, and private industry have partnered for the past 3 years to deliver the Texas State Fire Marshal Discussion Series. The series has reached hundreds of participants throughout the state, sharing information on recent changes to NFPA codes and standards, how those changes are applied and enforced under Texas state law, and ways to improve compliance. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear about the success and growth of the program, including both best practices and pitfalls to watch out for. W40 Research Needs in Support of the Fire Safety EcoSystem In this session, panelists will discuss differing perspectives on research needed to support the fire safety ecosystem globally. The needs and perspectives of the standards, engineering, and research communities will be presented, as will the synergies in these perspectives and gaps in support of global fire safety. Panelists will include representatives from NFPA, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), and the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF). W41 La Protección contra Incendio y su Impacto en Latinoamérica La protección pasiva en Latinoamérica tiene ya cierto tiempo que se viene implementando. En años recientes la interacción con la protección activa es más evidente. La tendencia para su implementación en Latinoamérica no es homogénea, con países haciendo un esfuerzo muy grande para su plena implementación, mientras otros aún están en etapas tempranas, con supervisión limitada. W42 Dynamic Evacuation Signage - Revisiting the Standard "EXIT" Sign There have been many recent advances in mass notification technologies that use high-quality audio, mobile phone applications, and visual notifications. New regulatory guidance, such as the NFPA 3000™, Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program, has also taken aim at addressing increasingly varied threats. Despite these facts, most buildings still use a standard backlit “EXIT” sign to guide people to exits during an emergency evacuation. During this session, attendees will learn about the advances in dynamic evacuation signage proposed by manufacturers as well as full-scale exercises that evaluated the effectiveness of dynamic signage versus traditional static signage.

W43 Fire & EMS Incident Reports: There's Got to Be a Better Way After the excitement of a fire or medical emergency has subsided, first responders take part in a lowly and unloved ritual—filling out the paperwork. As more fire and EMS agencies use that information to drive decisions, the value and importance of that information has never been greater. NFPA, the University of Virginia (UVA), and others flipped the question, “How do we help firefighters and EMTs to more accurately fill out reports?” on its head. They wondered if there were better ways to use technology to complete the required forms. Attendees will hear how NFPA, UVA, and others are using natural language processing, graph-modeling, and other cutting-edge techniques to take first responder narratives to complete forms. W44 Energy Storage in Your Home – Can You Sleep at Night? Fire service and code enforcement officials are experiencing the growth in residential energy storage systems firsthand. When evaluating proposed systems by utilizing new technology, it can be challenging to ensure all of the necessary safety aspects are addressed. Listen as the presenter describes the evaluation criteria necessary for review and inspection using practical considerations, current and future codes and standards, and examples of successful installations. W45 The Critical Role of the NEC®: Back to the Future The National Electrical Code® (NEC®) has been the cornerstone of the electrical industry for over 120 years. While the NEC® Correlating Committee recognizes that the code has to be reactive to trends in the electrical industry, it also recognizes that, working together with the electrical industry, it can be proactive as well. The goal of the code is the safe and sound growth of emerging areas. This presentation will focus on the advantages of adopting the current edition and point to some of the new areas under consideration for the 2020 edition and beyond. Panelists will discuss the significant challenges created for owners, designers, installers, and enforcement when the latest edition is not adopted in a timely manner. W46 The First 12 Minutes - Active Shooter Preparedness using the Whole-Community Approach In this panel, attendees will learn about The First 12 Minutes, an innovative community education program based on those who may be in harm's way. This community approach brings together fire, law enforcement, and emergency management to train people how to react proactively in an active violent incident. The program's intent is to empower people to take action by avoiding the threat, defending their lives, and treating casualties. This training creates the best opportunity for survival. W47 NFPA 25-2020, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems -- Proposed Changes This session will highlight technical changes proposed for the 2020 edition of NFPA 25, including any Certified Amending Motions (CAM's) to be addressed during the NFPA Technical Session. W49 Fire and Life Safety for Large Festivals This session will provide an overview of fire and life safety issues at large outdoor festivals. In addition to sharing what's involved in planning, inspecting and resolving safety concerns at such events, it will also address how the lessons learned from these large festivals can be applied to smaller events.

W49 The IoT and its Impact on Fire Protection Systems Design & Installation For many years, the installation of fire protection systems was strictly a capital expenditure with recurring operating costs. With new technology using the Internet of Things (IoT), building owners are able to substantially reduce operating costs through the interrogation of the fire protection systems’ ongoing “health” to control false alarms and unscheduled emergency repairs. The IoT is also being used to develop unique applications using Power over Ethernet (POE) to reduce cable costs, design flexibility, and system installation costs. Mr. Moore will discuss where the fire protection systems’ industry is going to capitalize on the IoT in the near-and long-term. W52 Carbon Monoxide, the Silent Killer -- Case Studies and Code Changes In this interactive presentation, attendees will hear case studies of carbon monoxide incidents, including the lessons learned from them. Presenters will discuss how Massachusetts successfully adopted and enforced regulations to help combat the silent killer that is carbon monoxide. They will also address the incorporation of related requirements into the 2019 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. W53 Fire Pump Testing -- Requirements, Analysis, and Interpretation This case study will detail how NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, and NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, were used in the completion of a fire pump test analysis. Attendees will learn about the common mistakes, standard misunderstandings, and omissions that were made during the process. The presentation will include a critical analysis of the water supplies that—while often the most important part of such tests—are commonly missed and explain the associated NFPA requirements with support from several real-world fire pump test examples. W54 Rules of Engagement: Firefighter Health and Wellness This energetic and high-impact presentation will focus on providing health and wellness rules of engagement for firefighters, looking at the information, research, and challenges associated with maintaining health and wellness in the occupational environments of firefighters. Attendees will gain greater insight into several key topics, including physical exams and firefighter health challenges. W55 Tools and Resources for Fire Protection Professionals The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Foundation is currently assessing, planning, and guiding research that will help move the industry forward and ensure appropriate protection for ever-evolving hazards. Attendees will learn about updates in the Fire Risk Assessment Guide, a fundamental component to fire protection engineering, as well as specific areas that have new tools available, such as Human Behaviors and Design Fire Scenarios. Emerging trends, such as balancing the fire protection and security needs of a building, or working with existing systems to confirm adequate protection, will also be discussed. W56 Adapt or Move On: How Changes in Technology are Changing the Electrical Industry The integration of new technologies in both existing and new construction is here, embrace it, learn it, and teach it. As the electrical landscape continues to advance at breakneck speed, emerging technologies mean electrical installers need to focus on different skill sets than we generally associate with electricians. Attendees will gain insight into how to adapt to the need for a more “technical” skill set.

X15 NEC Changes for Electricians As the revision cycle for the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®) comes to an end, many of the proposed changes will soon be a reality. During this session, we will take the time to focus on some of the more significant changes and how they might impact the electrical installer.

X16 The NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem When it comes to fire prevention and protection, safety is not something we can take for granted. NFPA® believes that a fully functioning safety ecosystem is made up of eight key elements that play critical roles in fire, life, and electrical safety. When these elements work together, we see a positive influence on safety best practices. When one of the components fails, the system breaks down and tragedies result. X17 Sprinkler System FAQs and Q&A Each year, NFPA technical staff field hundreds of questions on sprinkler systems; while many are unique, there are certain topics and issues that recur over and over again. This session will review some of the most frequently asked questions that come from NFPA members and provide time for attendees to ask their own questions as well. Topics to be covered include commodity classification, obstruction rules, and storage heights.