This month’s topic - “Only You Can Prevent a Construction Fire: Understanding NFPA 241 in Healthcare Construction”
Renovations, upgrades, and new construction projects in or adjacent to existing buildings continue to be a challenge for designers, construction managers, owners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) alike. While NFPA 241 – Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, has been part of the NFPA family for close to 100 years, recently there has been a renewed focus on life safety and fire protection for renovation and addition projects. To better prevent fires from occurring during the construction process, many AHJs have taken a more proactive approach to the understanding and applying the code.
During this presentation, we will:
Explore NFPA 241 and the code development process
Review fire statistics during construction, demolition, and alterations
Discuss application of NFPA 241
Clarify requirements in the healthcare setting and identify upcoming changes
Presenter
Mark Chrisman, currently Henderson Engineers’ Health Sector Executive, is responsible for coordinating the strategy for Henderson’s healthcare practice across the country. With a rich background in fire protection engineering spanning two decades, Mark is known for his uncanny ability to recall specific codes off the top of his head. Throughout his career, he has designed healthcare environments for industry leaders such as HCA Healthcare, AdventHealth, and Ascension. Regardless of the project size, he leverages his extensive technical expertise and deep knowledge of regulatory compliance to help clients save both time and money. Mark is also actively involved in professional organizations like ASHE, NFPA, and ICC, and was recognized as the outstanding Building Professional on Healthcare Design’s 2020 HCD 10.
CURRENT MEMBERS ATTEND FREE OF CHARGE. NON-MEMBERS MAY REGISTER FOR A FEE.