Time & Date

Tuesday July 15th, 2008

1/2 Day Training Seminar From 11:30am – 04:30pm.

Love and War in Texas in Grapevine

Cost

The training will be free for all attendees.

Summary

This seminar will provide participants with a working knowledge of the design concepts and code requirements applicable to residential sprinkler systems. The presentation will include discussions regarding the differences between dedicated versus multi-purpose plumbing/sprinkler systems, effective system layout and pipe sizing, options for piping materials, using a well as a water supply, and installations in freezing climates. The seminar will also include quick design and inspection techniques for residential sprinkler systems, and code changes proposed for the International Residential Code will be discussed.

Speaker

Jeffrey M. Shapiro, P.E, will teach the class.  Mr. Shapiro is President of International Code Consultants (ICC), a consulting fire and life safety engineering firm based in Austin, Texas.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and is a Registered Professional Engineer.  Mr. Shapiro has written numerous articles published in nationally prominent magazines including Building Standards, the IFCI Fire Code Journal, Fire Engineering and Fire Command, and he recently authored Significant Changes to the International Fire Code - 2006 edition, published by Thompson-Delmar Learning and the International Code Council.

Mr. Shapiro previously served as chief executive of the International Fire Code Institute (IFCI).  The most well known function of the Institute was its role in administration of the Uniform Fire Code (UFC), the fire code previously used in 25 states.

Handouts

Meals

Lunch will be provided.

Meeting Location

Love and War in Texas

2505 E. Grapevine Mills Circle

Grapevine, Texas 76051

972-724-5557

CE's

CEU's will be provided.

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