Breezeways Corridors Buildings NFPA 13R (FP17353)

Course Description:

Course Description: This course will focus on the relationship between NFPA 13R and the Building Code. Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the progression of breezeway/ corridor protection as it relates to NFPA 13R and the building code
• Identify the changes to allowable building height because of the massive fire (1/21/2015 Edgewater New Jersey)
• Understand the concept of mixed occupancies and how they relate to use of NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R.
• Indicate the changes made to NFPA 13R in regards to the scope of the document
• Identify conclusions and changes brought about by the 2016 NFPA 13R workshop.
• Understand the height and area table rules from the IBC that pertain to NFPA 13R.
• Identify major upcoming changes to NFPA 13R.

1.5 Hours Continuing Education Instructor: Pete Schwab This course requires that a minimum total time of 90 minutes is spent in the coursework. This course is approved for the following:

• Fire Protection Contractors 1 & 2