Summary of Changes to the 2018 Edition of the ICC and NFPA Model Codes

An informative discussion that provides an overview of the new International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for emergency voice alarm communication (EVAC) systems, carbon monoxide (CO) detection systems, smoke detection, mass notification and integrated (end-to-end) testing of fire alarm systems with other life safety systems.

*Original presentation done on August 19, 2018 by Richard Roberts

Instructors

Richard Roberts

Over thirty-five years of experience in the installation, sales, commissioning and product management of code compliant commercial fire alarm, carbon monoxide detection and security systems. Currently Mr. Roberts is responsible for codes and standards development at the federal, state & local level as well as influencing changes to legislation.


Board & Committee affiliations:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Member of 14 NFPA Technical Committees
Underwriters Laboratories (UL): Member of 2 Standards Technical Panels (STP’s) for carbon monoxide detection
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM)
Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS)
Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC)
Security Industry Association (SIA)

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