Smoke Control Session I: Fundamentals and Pressurization Systems

October 15, 2008

Instructor(s): Dr. John H. Klote, P.E., FSFPE and Paul Turnbull

This seminar is intended for fire protection engineers and mechanical engineers who design smoke control systems. This seminar is for both beginning and experienced engineers who need to be up to date with the advances in this technology. The seminar will also be of benefit to design project managers, manufacturers of equipment for air moving systems and code officials who need an understanding of this technology.

This one-day session addresses the fundamentals of smoke control, including the underlying principles of smoke management, a discussion of air moving equipment and systems, stairwell pressurization, elevator smoke control, zoned smoke control, automatic controls, and commissioning. Methods of design analysis of pressurization smoke control systems are addressed, including network computer modeling using CONTAMW. Zone fire models are addressed. A case study of pressurization smoke control is included.

The Smoke Control Seminar uses both the (1) A Guide to Smoke Control in the 2006 IBC by D. Evans and J. Klote and (2) the Principles of Smoke Management by J. Klote and J. Milke. Attendees will only need to choice one of the two books, both available from the SFPE Bookstore. For most engineers in the US, A Guide to Smoke Control in the 2006 IBC is the best choice, since it addresses both IBC code requirements and system design. The Principles of Smoke Management is good for people practicing outside the US and those wanting additionall grounding in the fundamentals. The handout material for each session will include the course slides, case studies, and reference list.

Earn Valuable CEUs:

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers will award 0.80 Continuing Education Units for attending the entire seminar.

Registration:

Advance Registration Fees (Must be received by Monday, September 22, 2008)

$350 SFPE/ASHRAE Members $445 Non-Members

Late Registration Fees (Received after Monday, September 22, 2008)

$425 SFPE/ASHRAE Members $545 Non-Members

There are three easy ways to register:

Register online: Joining online is fast and convenient using your credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Download the seminar registration form or the entire brochure, complete the registration form and fax it to +301 718-2242.
Contact Julie Gordon at SFPE Headquarters at +301 718-2910 ext. 104.

Special Offer! Register for one seminar and receive a 25% discount on any additional seminar of equal or lesser value. Discount NOT available via the online registration.