Format: Live Webinar (recording available on-demand for those who register and are unable to attend the live presentation)
Date: January 22, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern (1.5 hour presentation plus Q&A time) recording will be available on-demand following live webinar
Location: Online through GoToWebinar (access link will be emailed following registration, computer or compatible mobile device with Internet connection required)
Course Description
This course will explore the important and necessary effort to determine the appropriate commodity classification for a stored item. This will include a review of the actual definitions for each commodity presented in NFPA 13 'Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems' along with consideration of potential variations that might exist with both FM 8-1 and the IFC. The application of the definitions will be discussed along with key limitations and the use of the associated Annex materials for appropriate commodity classification. A variety of examples will be provided to illustrate the process of classification including the use of intermediate-scale testing.
Learning Objectives
- Apply the key metrics necessary to appropriately classify a commodity
- Understand what elements make up the commodity being classified
- Utilize the available Annex materials in the determination of commodity classifications
- Know how the use of plastic pallets impacts commodity classification
Instructor
Tracey Bellamy, PE, FSFPE, CFPS, CWBSP
Tracey Bellamy has more than 35 years’ experience in fire protection engineering and is Chief Engineering Officer at Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He has extensive experience with fire suppression system design, fire hazard analysis and fire protection system inspection and testing.
Tracey is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 49 U.S. states, and a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) as well as a Certified Water Based System Professional. He has been recognized as a Fellow by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers for his distinguished body of work. He serves on several NFPA technical and correlating committees including NFPA 1, 11, 13, 15, 25, 30, 30B, 101 and 5000 (building code) as well as being a member of the NFPA Standards Council.
Continuing Education
- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.15 CEUs
- NICET Continuing Professional Development
- Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education
Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for continuing education training required by Academy Certification Exams for ACE Certifications. Fire Smarts is an ACE Recognized Training Provider. Continuing education credit is determined as one training credit per training contact hour.
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.
