Performance-Based Approaches to Egress - 1hr - Recorded Webinar

Format: Instant Access Recorded Webinar

CEUs: Based on 1 contact hour of training (see CEUs tab for details)

Course Description: This course covers when, where, and how to consider and apply performance-based egress approaches when unable to meet the code-prescribed egress. Participants will learn how performance-based approaches are equivalent protection to following the prescriptive code and how they may work better for specific applications. The presenter will provide specific examples such as changes in occupancy of existing facilities, adaptive reuse and renovation, and upgrades to historic buildings. New structures will also be covered when performance-based egress may help better achieve the architect’s vision for the project. A review of how to work with the authority having jurisdiction to obtain approval will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:
• Describe performance-based egress and its possible benefits.
• Identify when performance-based egress should be considered.
• Understand the engineer and architect’s responsibility when using performance-based egress.
• Discuss equivalent protection and AHJ approval of performance-based egress.

Stephen Tamburello, P.E.

Stephen Tamburello has more than 15 years of experience and is a Project Manager for Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He has been involved in various projects from light hazard commercial to unique structures using performance based design. Stephen’s expertise includes fire protection system design, code consulting, acceptance testing, water supply evaluations and hazardous materials assessments. He is a licensed professional engineer and holds a Master’s in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland. Stephen serves as a committee member of NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 and is an active member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SPFE).

Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)

- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.1 CEU's

- NICET Continuing Professional Development

- Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider

- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education

Certificate of Completion:

• Each participant registered, attending the full live training webinar or viewing the post-live recorded on-demand webinar will receive a Certificate of Completion (you must be registered under your name to receive a certificate, one certificate per registered participant). This certificate will include the participants name, training subject, date, number of training hours completed and the Fire Smarts name, address and phone number.
• Certificates will comply with International Code Council (ICC) CEU requirements for ICC approved training courses. Fire Smarts is an approved training provider of the ICC. ICC CEU’s are assigned based on 0.1 CEU per training contact hour.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for CPD points required for NICET certification. This applies to the “Additional Education” section of NICET Policy #30 on Continuing Professional Development that allows for CPD points for education to advance, broaden and enhance technical knowledge and job skills.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for credit hours required for re-certification as part of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) program. Continuing education credit is determined as one credit per training contact hour.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for continuing education (CE) hours for Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications. Fire Smarts is a continuing education source under "Nationally Recognized Training Providers”. Continuing education hours are determined as one CE hour per training contact hour.

Webinar Training

This webinar is presented online in a directing and discussion style of teaching. A clear and detailed presentation of the content is given with the aid of PowerPoint presentation slides. Participant questions are encouraged to facilitate understanding and practical application exercises will be given where applicable to the content.