A five-day course utilizing the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) program structured specifically for fire prevention personnel, this interactive class will include identification and examination of the FEMA course objectives 1-20 as they correspond to municipal codes, standards, and plan reviews, the interpretation and evaluation of code requirements and plans in compliance with fire and safety standards, plan and code familiarity in reference to fire and life safety through discussion, and kinetic examples of plan review and applicable construction documentation. Students will also analyze and interpret applicable sections of the International Building Code© and the International Fire Code©. This class meets the requirement for the Plan Review portion of the Fire Inspector II certification. Discounted Rate for IFIA Members: $705 / Non-members: $800 Prerequisites 1. Certification as an Inspector or 5 years of documented building or fire inspection experience. 2. The course now includes a required practicum. The student will have to complete and submit a report on an assigned building project. 3. A certificate of completion will not be discussed until the final exam and the practicum project are submitted and reviewed. Required Text: Locally-enforced Building & Fire Codes with local Amendments, and NFPA 101, if applicable. The course will be held at Lockport Township Fire District Station #6 19623 W. Renwick Road Lockport, IL 60441 Hours 9 am - 4 pm Coffee and rolls in the morning Lunch on your own Bring a copy of your local code Richard A. Piccolo, MCP will be the primary instructor for the series. Register on the BFCA website August 30, September 1, 6, 8,15 2022
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