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Your Board of Directors is working hard to make this the biggest and best conference yet!

Speakers & Presentation! - Additional speaker detail in Program Guide (coming soon)

Larry D. Rietz, SET, CFPS, Vice President,
Service Line Leader for Fire Detection and Alarm,
Jensen Hughes

ELEVATOR AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INTERFACE
For years, fire alarm systems have been interfaced with elevators to provide control of the elevator in emergency situations. This interface, however, has often been the subject of much debate with shifting and conflicting code requirements through the years. This presentation will discuss the types of elevators and how this effects required emergency interfaces. The applicable code requirements will be discussed in order to determine what fire alarm emergency interfaces should be provided by an owner and designer, as well as the authority having jurisdiction who must approve these important requirements. This presentation will present the latest code requirements including NFPA 72 © 2022 and 2025 Edition and the 2024 edition of IBC/IFC.

This presentation will feature the following learning objectives: What types of elevators are there and how does this effect emergency interface requirements; What are the various Code requirements that determine elevator emergency interface requirements; What are the specific requirements for elevator and fire alarm system interface?

Richard Roberts, Senior Industry Affairs Manager,
Honeywell Fire Safety

FUEL GAS EXPLOSIONS – WHAT’S BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM?
An informative presentation that explains why gas explosions are becoming more frequent and what is being done to reduce the risk of being injured or dying. The presentation provides numerous examples of noteworthy incidents and recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), review what NFPA and other codes & standards development organizations are doing to protect the public and emergency responders. Agenda: The Need for Fuel-Gas Detection; State and Local Legislation; NTSB Report; NFPA 715 Inception; NFPA 715 2023 Edition Overview; NFPA 715 2026 Edition Sneak Peak; Model Codes; Applicable Product Listing Standards and Product Availability.

Conference Sponsors

Sunday Lunch + Dinner

Saturday Night Welcome Reception
Conference Sponsorships
Still Available:
Monday Lunch (Pending)
Sunday and/or Monday Breakfast
Sunday and/or Monday Breaks

Monday Round Table Positions Available for Suppliers ..
15 Minute Supplier Round Table discussions with ESD's. We'll rotate tables every 15 minutes giving you a chance to reach all conference attendees.

Advanced Fire - Harding InstrumentS

Conference Donations:

- Fisher Systems
- MidWest Alarms

Panel discussion - Detection and Suppression of Lithium Ion Battery fires:
from available technology & products to installation

Jihan El Ouaragli, PhD
Jensen Hughes, Inc.

Alan G. Elder

Johnson Controls

Andrew Tattersall

Siemens

William Sudah

Honeywell

Frederick Rezler
Kidde

From cell phones to large storage facilities, we want to discuss the growth of Lithium Ion Battery fires, what’s coming in suppression technology, detection, key concerns and possible solutions. What are the challenges in this environment from structure, storage, codes, enforcement, fire safety and suppression products. Do we have to reconfigure the existing fire alarm systems in facilities that store these batteries? What causes these explosions? What codes are in place to protect people, property?

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