2025 WSAFM Webinar Series

January 23, 2025 IBC/IFC Approaches to Haz Mat - Part 3

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This course covers the IFC Chapter 50 requirements for hazardous materials use and handling. It describes the construction and fire protection requirements for environments less than and exceeding maximum allowable quantities.  It also describes requirements for outdoor dispensing operations.

February 27, 2025 Aerosols

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Pressurized containers with flammable contents can rocket through a building when exposed to fire and spread fires along their burning trails. This course covers the IFC Chapter 51 requirements for aerosol manufacturing, storage and retail display. It explains aerosol classification and the fire protection design and systems for aerosol storage.

March 27, 2025 Energy Storage Systems

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Energy storage and distribution is a complex and rapidly change field. Many energy storage systems create serious fire hazards that are difficult, if not impossible, to control.  This course covers the IFC Chapter 12 requirements for energy storage systems (ESS).  It covers the various ESS technologies, regulatory thresholds, maximum storage amounts and fire protection criteria.

April 24, 2025 Combustible Dust Requirements

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Combustible dust is responsible for many deaths, injuries and major property losses.  This course covers the IFC Chapter 22 requirements that provide dust analysis tools and safety feature to prevent dust explosions.

May 22, 2025Compressed Gases

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Compressed gases include many hazards including flammability, toxicity, corrosiveness and oxidation that promotes combustion. They include the danger of rapid energy release if damaged.  This course provide a high-level overview of the IFC requirements for various classes of regulated compressed gases.

June 26, 2025 Flammable/Combustible Liquid Storage

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Flammable and combustible liquids are pervasive in our world.  Our economy could not function without them.  This course consists of requirements for storing these liquids in containers, tanks and other vessels.

July 24, 2025 Fire Protection ITM

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Like any other mechanical or electrical equipment, fire protection systems need regular inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM).  This course covers the IFC Chapter 9 and NFPA standards pertinent to ITM.

August 28, 2025 Flammable Finishes

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Flammable finishes are applied to many products in many ways: spraying, dipping and electrostatic equipment.  This course covers the IFC Chapter 24 requirements for construction and fire safety controls in these hazardous environments.

September 25, 2025 Group I-1, Condition 2 Occupancies

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Institutional occupancies provide many fire and life safety challenges as a consequence of 2025their occupants who may suffer from limited mobility, decreased cognition or other problems.  This course covers the IBC and IFC requirements for Group I-1, Condition 2 occupancies.

October 23, 2025 Fire Safety during Construction

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National fire data tell us fires during construction, demolition or alteration remain a significant problem.  This course addresses the IFC Chapter 33 and NFPA 241 controls intended to prevent these fires and mitigate their consequences.

November 20, 2025 IFC Chapter 11 - Existing Buildings

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There are many existing buildings that have life safety and fire hazards no longer acceptable to modern sensibilities. This course reviews IFC Chapter 11 requirements for existing buildings whether or not they are scheduled for renovation.

December 18, 2025 IEBC for Fire Safety Systems

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The International Fire Code is inherently linked to the International Existing Building Code for remodeling and alteration projects.  This course summarizes the IEBC requirements for the three different "alteration" levels described in the code.