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official publication register by april 30 and save free expo-only registration if you register in advance the premier event in fire and life safety june 7­10 2010 · las vegas nv pass along this brochure to a colleague mandalay bay convention center pre-conference seminars june 5­7 2010 expo june 7­9 2010 who should attend professionals concerned with saving lives and property and anyone who faces challenges in the areas of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 great reasons to attend fire protection life safety electrical safety building design management fire service loss prevention learn from leading authorities get current information on industry topics network with your peers improve your understanding of codes you use on the job meet with over 300 suppliers at the expo association technical meeting nfpa.org/conference

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conference highlights putting the fire back in the u.s fire administration shaping the future ­ kelvin cochran us fire administrator fema tuesday june 8 · 8:00 9:00 am featured presentation pre-conference seminars june 5-7 conference expo june 7-9 association technical meeting june 9-10 close the conference on a high note with these compelling sessions cowboys stadium ­ a public/private partnership ­ russ mower telgian corporation and robin paulsgrove arlington fire department wednesday june 9 · 11:00 am 12:00 noon spotlight sessions building and life safety ­ 19 sessions codes and standards ­ 23 sessions detection and suppression ­ 23 sessions electrical ­ 14 sessions emergency preparedness/business continuity ­ 14 sessions fire and emergency services ­ 14 sessions fire protection engineering ­ 14 sessions sponsored by new green ­ 15 sessions new loss control/prevention ­ 22 sessions public education ­ 11 sessions research ­ 17 sessions conference tracks 2011 nec® changes around the corner ­ michael j johnston neca nfpa 25 ­ 2011 edition update ­ james d lake nfpa proposed changes to nfpa 70e® standard for electrical safety in the workplace® ­ paul dobrowsky innovative tech services and palmer hickman national joint apprenticeship training committee nfpa and christopher j wieczorek fm global environmental bene t of residential sprinklers ­ gary keith the perfect storm ­ how a struggling economy can a ect life safety in your community ­ meggan vanness clark county fire department and sherri wilcox las vegas fire rescue monday june 7 · 1:00 3:00 pm · mandalay bay ballroom chair s remarks paul m fitzgerald p.e chair nfpa board of directors general session president s report james m shannon nfpa president and ceo schedule at a glance saturday­sunday june 5-6 pre-conference seminars monday june 7 education sessions pre-conference seminars general session grand opening of the expo networking reception in the expo tuesday june 8 featured presentation education sessions expo wednesday june 9 education sessions spotlight sessions expo association technical meeting thursday june 10 association technical meeting 8:00 am 4:30 pm 8:00 am ­ 12:00 pm 8:00 am ­ 3:30 pm 1:00 pm ­ 3:00 pm 3:30 pm ­ 7:30 pm 6:00 pm ­ 7:30 pm 8:00 am ­ 9:00 am 9:30 am ­ 5:15 pm 11:00 am ­ 4:00 pm 8:00 am ­ 10:30 am 11:00 am ­ 12:00 pm 10:00 am ­ 2:00 pm 2:00 pm ­ completion 8:00 am ­ completion make sure you schedule time to enjoy the talents of gerry mccambridge he is the creator and executive producer of the hit prime-time network television show the mentalist gerry has been amazing audiences for over 30 years and has headlined many shows and appeared on countless radio and tv talk shows including late night with david letterman and the today show his interpretations of body language non-verbal communication and observations of audience members will astound everyone get down to business during the day and at night explore this great city las vegas o ers thousands of attractions and shows including tours of the grand canyon or hoover dam and the world-renowned cirque du soleil shows the las vegas strip has transformed itself into a culinary oasis the architecture and unique building structures such as the newly built city center will leave you speechless for more information on making the most of your stay visit www.visitlasvegas.com las vegas means business 2 forinform at ionandregistr at ionvisitn fp a.o rg /c o n fe re n c e

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education sessions full session descriptions and a session search tool are available at nfpa.org/conference clc committee leadership conference track codes and standards to create effective codes and standards that protect lives nfpa relies on the democratic procedures of its codes and standards development process the committee leadership conference held at this conference each year teaches nfpa committee officers how to carry out their duties and responsibilities the conference is open to anyone who wishes to attend but committee officers are required to attend one of these sessions advance registration is requested please contact codes and standards administration at 617-984-7248 or by email at stds_admin@nfpa.org nfpa will continue going green for the 2010 nfpa conference handouts will be available to attendees on the conference website prior to and a month after the conference usb drives with speaker handouts will be distributed to conference attendees watch for updates on other nfpa greening initiatives by visiting the conference blog nfpa.typepad .com/conference and website nfpa.org/conference 8:00 ­ 10:00 am sunday june 6 monday june 7 7:30 am ­ 12:00 pm m15 electrical section codes and standards forum codes and standards electrical 8:00 ­ 11:00 am m16 health care codes and standards review codes and standards m17 cfps examination m10 developing and implementing an impairment permit process across multiple sites with multiple buildings m11 dust explosions 101 loss control/prevention codes and standards m01 breaking through the clutter with your safety messages public education m05 sustainable fire safety design ­ an eco city case study green building life safety loss control/prevention 8:00 ­ 9:00 am m02 do your laboratory operations measure up to nfpa 45 codes and standards m06 fire patterns on gypsum board walls research detection and suppression loss control/prevention m03 results of the wpi-fprf mobilization study from 9-1-1 to units en route fire emergency services research m07 early suppression of rack storage fires with k25 standard response sprinkler fire protection engineering detection and suppression loss control/prevention m12 nfpa 3 commissioning update m14 nfpa 1600 and iso ­ what s the connection m04 fds model of architectural gaps in ceilings ­ how big is too big detection and suppression m08 assembly occupancy crowd manager training and certi cation building life safety emergency preparedness/business continuity m20 how green are fire sprinklers green detection and suppression research m21 commissioning roundtable forum codes and standards m25 epss operational testing ­ the cost and the impact of code compliance on your facility codes and standards electrical m30 the politics of fire code enforcement ­ the united states capitol visitor center building life safety monday june 7 9:30 ­ 10:30 am m22 how should prevention e orts evolve in the u.s an update on the activities of vision 20/20 public education m26 carbon monoxide co alarms ­ what ahjs need to know detection and suppression m31 high-pressure standpipe systems up to 600 psi detection and suppression m23 understanding the u.s fire fighter fatality problem in 2009 fire emergency services m28 fire fighting best practices for electric vehicles and photovoltaic panels green fire emergency services m32 case study the e ect of the skipresistant sprinkler design on large-scale fire tests m24 the pha ­ your roadmap to managing your dust explosion hazards loss control/prevention m29 the national long-term care life safety task force working together to enhance the quality of life of nursing home residents through recommended nfpa 101® revisions building life safety research detection and suppression loss control prevention m33 fundamentals of fire loss prevention and control loss control/prevention m37 comparison of modern to legacy construction under fire conditions research m42 the impact of nfpa 3 on the gaming and lodging industry codes and standards m47 dispensing of alternative fuels ­ changes to the equipment and the code green codes and standards 11:00 am ­ 12:00 pm m38 new fire inspection program using nfpa 101® life safety code® for end-stage renal disease facilities building life safety m43 afg fire prevention and safety grants ­ the panelist experience public education m48 case study performance-based design of a multi-level airport consolidated rental car fueling facility fire protection engineering loss control/prevention m39 measurement techniques for validating tunnel ventilation air flows for metro systems fire protection engineering electrical m44 emergency communications systems ­ what can they really be used for detection and suppression m49 nfpa first responder safety training for advanced electric drive vehicles fire emergency services building life safety m40 rx for emergency power reliability m41 prevent a catastrophe find combustible dust before it explodes loss control/prevention m45 case study advanced risk assessment techniques emergency preparedness/business continuity loss control/prevention m50 the monte carlo facade fire m46 industrial interface responding to large manufacturing with small fire departments emergency preparedness/business continuity ceus do not apply 3

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education sessions full session descriptions and a session search tool are available at nfpa.org/conference featured presentation 8:00 ­ 9:00 am in this economic climate the focal point of the conference is the value that nfpa puts into the education sessions ­ daniel p finnegan cfps siemens building technologies inc t01 putting the fire back in the u.s fire administration ­ shaping the future kelvin cochran us fire administrator fema research ceus continuing education units ceus will be awarded for all education sessions except those marked with an asterisk you will be awarded 0.1 ceu for a one-hour session 0.2 ceus for a 2-hour session etc full participation in a session is required for ceu credit t02 nfpa 2 getting to know the hydrogen technologies code green codes and standards t08 modeling smoke control in tall buildings with stairwell and elevator pressurization fire protection engineering t14 21st century telephone networks and the national fire alarm and signaling code detection and suppression 9:30 ­ 10:30 am t03 performance based design and expectations of the building codes fire protection engineering t10 adolescent females and firesetting is she cinderella or the wicked witch public education t15 business continuity u.s.a t16 fire sprinklers are green green fire protection engineering emergency preparedness/business continuity t04 applicability of nfpa competency standards for industrial response teams emergency preparedness/business continuity fire emergency services building life safety t11 large-scale fire testing of cartoned plastics t05 ppe thermal exposure management t06 fundamentals of the life safety code® research loss control/prevention detection and suppression t17 following instructions ­ use and misuse of hazard risk categories electrical t12 nfpa 654 ­ changes for the 2011 combustible dust hazard process standard codes and standards loss control/prevention 9:30 ­ 12:30 am tuesday june 8 t07 how many degrees higher education and the fire service 1987­2007 research fire emergency services t18 we re still alarmed public education t22 health care hot topics and ahj interpretations codes and standards t28 nfpa 101a alternative approaches to life safety how it really works building life safety t33 research planning in support of nfpa 13 detection and suppression research fire protection engineering 11:00 am ­ 12:30 pm t24 a plan for inspecting day care facilities building life safety t29 how are your fire systems vital signs detection and suppression loss control/prevention t34 wind driven fires in structures t35 prescriptive to performance-based design in green buildings fire protection engineering green 1:00 ­ 5:00 pm t25 proposed changes to the 2011 edition of nfpa 79 electrical standard for industrial machinery electrical codes and standards loss control/prevention t30 how wild res forced the evacuation of a hospital ­ lessons learned emergency preparedness/business continuity t26 safe thickness for combustible dust layers t31 conducting e ective emergency response training for industrial teams emergency preparedness/business continuity t38 nfpa standards forum codes and standards t32 emergency management u.s.a emergency preparedness/business continuity t40 analysis nec® requirements for critical operations power systems in industrial facilities electrical t45 status update on nfpa 99 rewrite codes and standards t50 assessment of fire safety measures in proscenium theaters research 2:45 ­ 3:45 pm t41 smoke alarm response and tenability detection and suppression green electrical t46 high rise evacuation problems and strategies in a non-fire related emergency building life safety t51 library fire protection ­ underground fire protection engineering t42 don t call them windmills t43 changes in the newest edition of ansi icc a117.1 standard for accessible and usable buildings and facilities building life safety t47 nfpa 25 compliance need not break the bank detection and suppression loss control/prevention t52 developing a comprehensive health care facility full building evacuation plan emergency preparedness/business continuity t48 what s cooking with cooking fires and burns public education t53 emergency management and business continuity in the international arena emergency preparedness/business continuity t44 nfpa 1620 standard for pre-incident planning updates 4 fire emergency services t49 achieving world class laboratory safety by leveraging risk management principles with nfpa 45 and osha lab standards loss control/prevention t54 fire protection and the environment regulatory issues a ecting the fire protection engineer fire protection engineering green

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f orinform at ionandregistr at ionvisit nfpa.org/conference t58 interior finish decorations and trim ­ making sense of confusing code requirements codes and standards building life safety t63 fire dynamics in structures for fire fighters fire emergency services t67 so sue me ii the court of appeals public education tuesday june 8 t59 for warehousing fully sprinklered does not mean adequately protected 4:15 ­ 5:15 pm detection and suppression loss control/prevention t60 inspection and emergency response planning for industrial solar fields green fire emergency services t64 intelligent noti cation ­ using emergency communications systems to alert notify and inform occupants and emergency forces emergency preparedness/business continuity detection and suppression t68 custom fire testing of power generators for nfpa 37 compliance research t69 nfpa 1600 and awareness and preparedness for emergencies at the local level t61 case studies comparison 7th international conference on performance-based codes and fire safety design methods fire protection engineering t65 the impact of portable fire extinguisher agents on cultural resource collections research emergency preparedness/business continuity 4:15 ­ 5:45 pm t62 building envelope fire protection how to keep your building safe from weather and fire building life safety green loss control/prevention t66 nfpa 400 ­ tutorial on use and application codes and standards t70 research planning in support of the national electrical code® research electrical w01 performance measures for the fire service fire emergency services w06 working with the media in crisis situations emergency preparedness/business continuity w14 spacing of residential sprinklers on sloped and sloped and beamed ceilings fire protection engineering detection and suppression w02 heat detector rti ­ new developments and case study detection and suppression w08 performance-based design of standpipe systems per nfpa 14 2010 edition detection and suppression 8:00 ­ 9:00 am w03 fires explosions and chemical release at columbus chemical industries emergency preparedness/business continuity loss control/prevention w15 the las vegas strip design challenges for a city within a city building life safety w09 static electricity ­ the hidden danger in hazardous areas loss control/prevention electrical w16 overseas buildings unexpected challenges and solutions codes and standards w04 understanding the roles and responsibilities as a crowd manager per nfpa 101® building life safety w10 fire fighter exposure to smoke research fire emergency services green fire emergency services wednesday june 9 w05 an analytical study of some physical properties of wire and cable samples collected from older homes electrical w11 alternative fuels education w12 making your numbers mean something an overview of evaluation for public educators public education w17 sfpe s guidelines for substantiating a computer model for use in a given application fire protection engineering w20 managing hospital electrical system shutdowns electrical w25 new ul online tools assist with code enforcement codes and standards w31 rethinking egress in buildings with evacuation elevators w32 utilizing the fire safety evaluation system for health care occupancies building life safety fire protection engineering building life safety w21 the fire service ­ its own worst enemy 9:30 ­ 10:30 am fire emergency services w22 wood use in type i and ii noncombustible construction codes and standards w27 do you have a calibrated arm the importance of using a torque wrench on electrical connections electrical w23 impact of ventilation on fire behavior in legacy and contemporary residential construction fire emergency services research detection and suppression w28 child s play analysis issues and estimates of children playing with fire public education w33 fire testing of group a plastic material under a 48-ft ceiling detection and suppression loss control/prevention w29 fire fighting foams and the environment green codes and standards fire protection engineering w34 research planning in support of the national fire alarm and signaling code® detection and suppression research w24 panel discussion on nfpa 75 76 w30 training future fire protection engineers w35 green building construction concerns and e ects on fire protection building life safety green 11:00 am ­ 12:00 pm spotlight sessions w39 nfpa 25 ­ 2011 edition update codes and standards detection and suppression loss control/prevention w41 the perfect storm ­ how a struggling economy can a ect life safety in your community public education w43 environmental bene t of residential sprinklers green research 11:00 am ­ 12:30 pm w40 cowboys stadium ­ a public/private partnership building life safety w42 proposed changes to nfpa 70e® standard for electrical safety in the workplace® electrical w44 2011 nec® changes around the corner codes and standards electrical 5

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pre-conference seminars 3 day seminars · sat/sun/mon june 5 7 note three-day seminars conclude at 3:30 pm monday to allow free expo attendance visit the opening of the nfpa expo hall after your seminar to evaluate hundreds of products and services under one roof stay for the networking reception at 6:00 pm and connect with your peers all seminars run from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm except as noted nfpa 1 fire code pre-conference seminars are o ered at a substantial discount from nfpa s regular seminar pricing see registration form on page 11 instructor jim dolan regional manager nfpa life safety code® essentials nfpa 101® instructor joe versteeg principal versteeg associates during this overview the purpose usage navigation and application of this widely adopted code will be discussed your participation will provide you with a more thorough understanding of life safety and property protection issues including automatic sprinklers standpipes operating features occupancies exits and fire lanes the discussion will also cover equipment processes hazardous materials and general fire safety price includes a copy of nfpa 1 fire code the importance of the life safety code is most readily seen in building fires that involve fatalities invariably building features that are not in compliance are contributing factors to the loss of life get the tools you need to apply the code with confidence and ensure the people in your facility are safe during any emergency with this important seminar price includes a copy of nfpa 101 instructors bob caputo president/ceo consolidated fire protection inc and steve leyton president protection design consulting based on the new 2010 nfpa 13 this seminar effectively illustrates the concepts and requirements for the installation of water-based automatic sprinkler systems and how they apply to specific hazards included among the many topics of discussion are hazard and occupancy classification requirements for various sprinkler system components types of sprinkler systems and their operation protection of storage occupancies and the organization of nfpa 13 itself price includes a copy of nfpa 13 nfpa 1600 disaster emergency management and business continuity programs instructor david trebisacci senior fire service specialist nfpa installation of sprinkler systems nfpa 13 this seminar provides a total program approach to the challenge of integrating disaster and emergency management with business continuity planning you will learn to use a standardized process to mitigate and prepare for disasters and emergency situations while developing response and recovery plans whether you are establishing a new program or reviewing and improving your existing program you will find this practical seminar essential price includes a copy of nfpa 1600 nfpa 921 guide for fire and explosion investigations instructor daniel churchwood president kodiak enterprises national fire alarm signaling code® nfpa 72® instructor merton bunker pe principal merton bunker assoc this seminar focuses primarily on the planning design approval installation testing and use of fire detection and alarm systems this seminar also includes some of the key elements of single and multiple-station alarms you are sure to find a wealth of practical tips through this interactive seminar s dynamic discussions and helpful exercises price includes a copy of nfpa 72 become more proficient in determining the origin and cause of fires using the procedures and guidelines for conducting safe thorough and effective investigations provided in this comprehensive two-day seminar the seminar will focus on the core chapters of nfpa 921 including basic methodology basic fire science fire patterns electricity and fire appliances spoliation origin determination and cause determination fire inspectors and investigators forensic engineers litigators and insurance loss control specialists will all benefit price includes a copy of nfpa 921 sprinkler hydraulics instructor mark hilbert chief electrical inspector durham city/county inspections each year thousands of people are severely burned or killed by arc flash and arc blast people who may be exposed to energized electrical conductors or who are responsible for worker safety need the vital information in this seminar to reduce injuries and comply with osha regulations the seminar provides a third day of instruction which will prepare you to take the nfpa 70e electrical safety specialist certificate exam price includes a copy of nfpa 70e nfpa 70e electrical safety in the workplace and ® ® electrical safety specialisttm certi cate exam instructor brad cronin industry consultant calculate and review sprinkler system hydraulics during this intensive 2-day seminar participants will be able to determine occupancy classification and complete sprinkler discharge calculations including selection of the sprinkler k factor features influencing friction loss will be considered along with water supply and system demand participants will also have the opportunity to perform sample branchline and whole system calculations it is important to bring a scientific calculator to this seminar price includes a copy of nfpa 13 code requirements for maintaining fire life safety systems instructor craig schroll csp president firecon 2 day seminars · sat/sun june 5 6 cfps primer instructor experts from maryland fire and rescue institute 6 the cfps primer offers practical instruction to help you navigate the nfpa fire protection handbook regardless of whether you are sitting for the cfps examination or not as a professional concerned with fire protection safety and prevention you will benefit from this seminar price includes the 2-volume nfpa fire protection handbook requirements for the cfps exam and certification can be found at www.nfpa.org/certification if you are a professional involved in the maintenance of fire protection equipment you know how important it is to ensure your life safety and fire protection systems and equipment function properly when needed this seminar provides an overview of the inspection testing and maintenance requirements found in more than a dozen nfpa codes and standards workbook includes excerpts specific to inspection testing and maintenance from more than a dozen nfpa codes and standards

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f orinform at ionandregistr at ionvisit nfpa.org/conference 1 day seminars · saturday june 5 instructor shane clary vice president codes and standards compliance bay alarm company inc in this seminar you will receive an overview of the new standard as well as descriptions of each component of the commissioning plan join us to hear the what where when why and how of this new document and of course the to who/whom it applies 1 day seminars · sunday june 6 identifying and installing medium voltage circuits instructor james stallcup sr president grayboy inc nfpa 3 standard on commissioning and integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems changes to nfpa 13 2010 edition instructors bob caputo president/ceo consolidated fire protection inc this seminar will allow you to identify medium-voltage electrical systems including installation requirements and the problems that may arise the seminar will cover the requirements that pertain to design and installation of medium-voltage electrical systems topics include general requirements for electrical installations wiring design and protection and wiring methods components and equipment for general use the knowledge gained from this seminar can be immediately applied to actual design and installation situations price includes a copy of identifying and installing medium voltage electrical systems instructor l keith lo and director of education codes and standards iaei attendees will be among the first people to obtain this recently developed information which analyzes the major changes to the 2011 nec this seminar won t be made available to the general public until late 2010 members of the nineteen nec code-making panels contribute to the development of this seminar and the upcoming authoritative text which will cover approximately 300 of the most significant changes and includes interpretations by the group that enforces the nec this seminar will clearly identify and explain the changes and their impact on the electrical industry learn about the significant changes enacted for the 2010 edition of nfpa 13 the discussion will include key technical issues related to the changes and their potential impact on system design and installation price includes a copy of nfpa 13 iaei s analysis of changes ­ 2011 nec® designing and installing photovoltaic systems instructor mark ode sta engineering associate ul upon completion of this seminar a person familiar with nec® basics should be able to effectively design install or inspect pv systems for code compliance topics covered in this workshop include introduction to pv systems and equipment the nec general pv requirements pv module cable types and ampacity calculations dc overcurrent device and disconnect selection and ratings utility interconnections residential and commercial and common errors in pv design and installation a basic knowledge of the nec is required since nec basics will not be addressed price includes a copy of the 2008 nec instructors taught by leading loss prevention experts with extensive code compliance backgrounds participants will be provided with current insight on how property insurance programs are structured and tactics utilized to write good business additional topics will include a review of the importance of well developed and implemented management loss prevention and control programs evaluating and analyzing fixed fire protection recommended construction features and the identification and analysis of special occupancy hazards dust explosion hazards instructor john cholin pe fsfpe principal j.m cholin consultants inc property insurance loss prevention this seminar defines crucial terms outlines the process of a dust deflagration and provides real-world examples of hazardous areas with key indicators regarding how to recognize an explosion hazard when one is encountered the seminar reviews nfpa 654 standard for the prevention of fire and dust explosions from the manufacturing processing and handling of combustible particulate solids and shows how this standard is used to manage dust explosion hazards price includes a copy of nfpa 654 changes to nfpa 72® 2010 edition instructor art black principal carmel fire protection associates water mist fire protection systems instructor international water mist association leading experts from research laboratories manufacturers and other agencies presenting scientific and application oriented information on water mist fire protection topics will include the physics of water mist and extinguishing mechanisms characterization of water mist and methods to generate water mist attendees will also receive an overview of guidelines and test protocols for water mist systems real world applications of high and low pressure water mist systems including case studies of land based installations will also be covered price includes a copy of nfpa 750 the national fire alarm and signaling code® deals with the application installation location performance and maintenance of fire alarm systems and their components learn about the revisions enacted for the 2010 edition of this vital code including the technical background and practical application of the most significant changes price includes a copy of nfpa 72 aviation fire safety symposium instructors a panel of numerous industry experts professionals involved with aviation crash rescue and facility fire protection will hear the latest information on important changes and new technologies in aviation fire safety international experts will provide the latest information on the design of aircraft facilities fire protection the fire protection challenges of composite aircraft proposed fire safety improvements to heliports the development and application of aircraft rescue and fire fighting requirements and real-world aircraft incident case studies 7

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the expo why visit the expo evaluate hundreds of products under one roof meet the experts at the nfpa booth find solutions to your technical challenges grow your personal and professional contacts stay current with technological advancements expo hours monday june 7 expo networking reception tuesday june 8 expo 3:30 ­ 7:30 pm 6:00 ­ 7:30 pm 11:00 am ­ 4:00 pm wednesday june 9 expo 10:00 am ­ 2:00 pm networking reception monday june 7 6:00­7:30 pm co sponsored by in the expo hall connect with your peers at this networking event food and beverages will be provided more than 300 exhibitors enter the grand prize giveaway to win $1000 cash drawings will be held on monday at 7:15 pm tuesday at 3:45 pm and wednesday at 1:45 pm complete the entry form found in your attendee tote bag and enter the daily drawing for $1000 cash you must be present to win three days of presentations in the solutions theater featuring targeted applications addressing real-world problems we d like to thank our event sponsors schedule at a glance tote bags badge holders pens aisle banners 8 forinform at ionandregistr at ionvisit nfpa.org/conference

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exhibitors as of december 22 2009 3m company 5elem fire hose co ltd a-c fire pump systems advanced fire systems inc aes corporation air products and controls inc airsense us akron brass company altronix corporation amca international inc amerex corporation getz manufacturing janus american marsh pumps american pacific­halotron division american pyrotechnics association anvilstar archaio llc armstrong limited asbuilt engineered systems auburn manufacturing inc ausum systems automatic fire alarm association inc automation displays inc badger fire protection baker engineering risk consult s inc batteries plus llc blazemaster fire sprinkler systems ble smoke fire curtains blobel environmental engineering llc board of certified safety professionals bcsp bs&b pressure safety mgmt llc buckeye fire equipment company buildingreports.com bullex digital safety cease fire llc cec combustion services group cementex products inc chemguard inc chemetron fire systems clarke fire protection products inc cla-val clifford and snell columbian tectank comark corporation commercial products group construction specialties inc consulting-specifying engineer containment solutions inc cooper notification cornell communications inc corrpro waterworks croker division­fire-end croker corp crowcon detection instruments cummins fire power dacs inc decoshield systems inc denios inc detector electronics corp digitize inc dixon powhatan senscient kidde fire systems draeger safety inc sevo systems king fisher company inc draka cableteq usa knox company dupont company shaanxi j&r chemical industrail co ltd korea fire industry technology institute shanghai berlinda fire-fighting durasystems barriers inc lacrosse engineering eaton cutler-hammer mechanical equipment liberty mutual property elmridge protection products llc shurjoint life safety services enera inc siemens building technologies inc liquid engineering evac+chair north american llc silent knight loos co evax systems simplexgrinnell lpcb fenwal protection systems si systems m.e.p cad inc fike corporation smith seckman reid inc marioff inc fire fighting enterprises smith-cooper international master control systems inc fire safety displays co society of fire protection engineers maxi-signal products co firedos spears manufacturing company mc4 software firelite alarms specified technologies inc metl-span llc fire-stop systems spectrex inc metraflex co firetrace international spp pumps inc metron inc firetrol products asco power stang industries micropack detection americas inc technolgies stryker minimax usa inc flamex inc superior tank co inc mircom group flexhead industries inc surefire llc mss software fm approvals system sensor national inspection testing cert nitc tank connection llc fpe software inc net safety monitoring inc gamewell­fci task force tips inc national fire protection association ge security technology research corporation trc ngc testing services gemini scientific corp telgian nibco inc general air products inc the center for campus fire safety noble company gentex corporation the fire protection research foundation notifier gerand engineering company the mcmullen company ocv control valves getz equipment innovators the protectowire company inc oklahoma state university global risk consultants the signal source omnicadd inc global vision inc thermal ceramics inc onsite software inc glove guard lp thetw orr protection systems grecon inc thomas betts emergi-lite guardian safety solutions internat l inc oseco tiscor patterson pump company h.r kirkland co inc tolco a brand of nibco peerless pump company halon banking systems tomco fire systems pentair water hansentek tornatech inc pioneering technology inc harrington signal cpg signals tyco fire suppression building plumbing engineer magazine harvel plastics inc products post glover lifelink heary bros lightning protection underwriters laboratories inc potter electric signal company company inc union lightning protection installers potter roemer hochiki america corp university of maryland pyrogen aerosol honeywell power products uponor inc rath microtech hoover treated wood products inc usa tank storage systems rectorseal corporation hrs systems inc utc fire security rehau inc hsi fire safety group vibro-meter inc reliable automatic sprinkler co hubbell industrial controls inc victaulic rembe gmbh safety control huguenot laboratories inc viking group remtec international huzhou baiye industry co ltd vinyl siding institute retrotec inc hydratec inc wagner group gmbh road sprinkler fitters local union 669 watts regulator hydro flow products inc rolf jensen associates inc industrial training university inc wesco hmb inc safe awake international code council wet or dry tank inspection safe fire detection inc international municipal signal wilkins a zurn company safety technology international inc williams fire hazard control inc association scott health safety intertek worcester polytechnic institute sdi itw buildex xerxes corporation sdm security magazines janus fire systems xtralis securiplex llc joslyn clark controls zurich services corporation senju sprinkler keltron corporation travel information colpitts world travel is nfpa s o cial travel agency let them make your travel arrangements to provide you with the lowest fare on your choice of airlines call colpitts at 1-800-795-9500 or 617-984-7313 all discount travel information below is available online at nfpa.org conference then discount air and ground transportation get 5 o with american airlines american eagle go to www.aa.com input the promotional code a8860ah or call aa meeting services at 1-800433-1790 reservations may also be booked through a travel professional make sure your give them the promotional code at time of booking visit the delta air lines website to immediately obtain a 5 discount and get the following additional bene ts no service fees and check-in online within 24 hours prior to departure call delta air lines at 1-800-328-1111 and use promotional code nm4gw there is a 3-day pre and post-travel window receive a 5 discount o the lowest applicable fares call 1-800-521-4041 and use the meeting code 585fd or go to www.united.com and click on more search options and enter the meeting code 585fd there are no fees for booking online when you use the special promotion code special corporate rates are available by calling 1-888-754-8878 or go online to www.avis.com and reference avis worldwide discount number b653699 rates are good one week prior to and one week after the event taxis at mccarran international airport in las vegas are available outside of the east side of baggage claim exit doors 1-5 and cost $16 to $20 for up to 5 people colpitts world travel american airlines delta airlines united airlines avis car rental ground transportation airport shuttles are available from the airport to all the major hotels mandalay bay is usually the rst or last stop cost is $4 to $5 per person conference hotels are linked by a state-of-the-art tram system see nfpa.org/conference for a detailed operation schedule the monorail takes you around the city a schedule and fees can be found by checking www.lvmonorail.com mandalay bay hotel headquarters hotel thehotel at mandalay bay luxor excalibur nfpa conference hotels take advantage of special conference pricing by booking your hotel through the las vegas convention housing authority at nfpa.org/conference or by calling 1-888-892-5822 u.s or 1-702-386-7812 7:00 am­7:00 pm pst book early as rooms will go fast the deadline is april 15 2010 9

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association technical meeting wednesday june 9 2:00 pm · thursday june 10 8:00 am the association technical meeting will start at 2:00 pm on wednesday june 9 and will continue on thursday june 10 with breaks as required under rules now in e ect only certi ed amending motions with valid sign-in and proper follow-up motions will be allowed for nfpa documents processed in the fall 2009 and annual 2010 revision cycles the agenda for the meeting will be those documents with certi ed amending motions as indicated in the report of the motions committee on certi ed amending motions for the fall 2009 revision cycle which was available on november 20 2009 and for the annual 2010 revision cycle the report will be available on may 7 2010 for more information and to download the entire motions committee report available on may 7 2010 visit www.nfpa.org/conference the motions committee of the standards council has determined that the following documents have at least one certi ed amending motion that may be presented at the 2010 association technical meeting in las vegas nfpa 18 nfpa 45 nfpa 53 nfpa 214 nfpa 276 nfpa 409 nfpa 505 standard on wetting agents standard on fire protection for laboratories using chemicals recommended practice on materials equipment and systems used in oxygenenriched atmospheres standard on water-cooling towers standard method of fire tests for determining the heat release rate of roo ng assemblies with combustible above-deck roo ng components standard on aircraft hangars fire safety standard for powered industrial trucks including type designations areas of use conversions maintenance and operations fall 2009 revision cycle the following documents were in the fall 2009 revision cycle they are now considered consent documents because they received no notice of intent to make a motion nitmam or were forwarded directly to the standards council for issuance nfpa 10 nfpa 11 nfpa 13e standard for portable fire extinguishers standard for low medium and high-expansion foam recommended practice for fire department operations in properties protected by sprinkler and standpipe systems nfpa 14 standard for the installation of standpipes and hose systems nfpa 37 standard for the installation and use of stationary combustion engines and gas turbines nfpa 70b recommended practice for electrical equipment maintenance nfpa 91 standard for exhaust systems for air conveying of vapors gases mists and noncombustible particulate solids nfpa 120 standard for fire prevention and control in coal mines nfpa 122 standard for fire prevention and control in metal/nonmetal mining and metal mineral processing facilities nfpa 211 standard for chimneys fireplaces vents and solid fuel-burning appliances nfpa 255 standard method of test of surface burning characteristics of building materials nfpa 326 standard for the safeguarding of tanks and containers for entry cleaning or repair nfpa 329 recommended practice for handling releases of flammable and combustible liquids and gases nfpa 405 standard for the recurring pro ciency of airport fire fighters nfpa 408 standard for aircraft hand portable fire extinguishers nfpa 410 standard on aircraft maintenance nfpa 422 guide for aircraft accident/incident response assessment nfpa 423 standard for construction and protection of aircraft engine test facilities nfpa 495 explosive materials code nfpa 498 standard for safe havens and interchange lots for vehicles transporting explosives nfpa 520 standard on subterranean spaces nfpa 551 guide for the evaluation of fire risk assessments nfpa 600 standard on industrial fire brigades nfpa 601 standard for security services in fire loss prevention nfpa 701 standard methods of fire tests for flame propagation of textiles and films nfpa 750 standard on water mist fire protection systems nfpa 804 standard for fire protection for advanced light water reactor electric generating plants nfpa 805 performance-based standard for fire protection for light water reactor electric generating plants nfpa 806 performance-based standard for fire protection for advanced nuclear reactor electric generating plants change process nfpa 850 recommended practice for fire protection for electric generating plants and high voltage direct current converter stations nfpa 851 nfpa 853 nfpa 900 nfpa 914 nfpa 1003 nfpa 1035 nfpa 1150 nfpa 1201 nfpa 1250 nfpa 1407 nfpa 1410 nfpa 1452 nfpa 1581 nfpa 1600 nfpa 1620 nfpa 1801 nfpa 1931 nfpa 1932 recommended practice for fire protection for hydroelectric generating plants standard for the installation of stationary fuel cell power systems building energy code code for fire protection of historic structures standard for airport fire fighter professional quali cations standard for professional quali cations for public fire and life safety educator standard on foam chemicals for fires in class a fuels standard for providing emergency services to the public recommended practice in emergency service organization risk management standard for fire service rapid intervention crews standard on training for initial emergency scene operations guide for training fire service personnel to conduct dwelling fire safety surveys standard on fire department infection control program standard on disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs recommended practice for pre-incident planning standard on thermal imagers for the fire service standard for manufacturer s design of fire department ground ladders standard on use maintenance and service testing of in-service fire department ground ladders nfpa 1936 standard on powered rescue tools nfpa 1952 standard on surface water operations protective clothing and equipment nfpa 2010 standard for fixed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems the motions committee report on documents in this cycle will be posted on the nfpa website no later than may 7 2010 following are documents in the annual 2010 revision cycle that could receive a notice of intent to make a motion nitmam and be presented for action at the 2010 association technical meeting in las vegas nfpa 25 nfpa 30b nfpa 33 nfpa 34 nfpa 40 nfpa 58 nfpa 70 nfpa 73 nfpa 86 nfpa 87 nfpa 88a nfpa 96 nfpa 160 nfpa 204 nfpa 303 nfpa 307 nfpa 312 nfpa 502 nfpa 556 nfpa 654 nfpa 780 nfpa 1000 nfpa 1071 nfpa 1126 nfpa 1145 standard for the inspection testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems code for the manufacture and storage of aerosol products standard for spray application using flammable or combustible materials standard for dipping and coating processes using flammable or combustible liquids standard for the storage and handling of cellulose nitrate film lique ed petroleum gas code national electrical code® electrical inspection code for existing dwellings standard for ovens and furnaces recommended practice for fluid heaters standard for parking structures standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations standard for the use of flame e ects before an audience standard for smoke and heat venting fire protection standard for marinas and boatyards standard for the construction and fire protection of marine terminals piers and wharves standard for fire protection of vessels during construction conversion repair and lay-up standard for road tunnels bridges and other limited access highways guide on methods for evaluating fire hazard to occupants of passenger road vehicles standard for the prevention of fire and dust explosions from the manufacturing processing and handling of combustible particulate solids standard for the installation of lightning protection systems standard for fire service professional quali cations accreditation and certi cation systems standard for emergency vehicle technician professional quali cations standard for the use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience guide for the use of class a foams in manual structural fire fighting annual 2010 revision cycle 10

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regist r at i o n register by april 30 and save for hotel reservations log onto nfpa.org/conference hotel reservation cut-off date april 15 2010 register online nfpa.org/conference register by phone 1-888-397-6209 step 1 general information first name last name title register by mail register by fax 1-781-821-6725 do not mail after faxing your registration will be promptly confirmed by email g pe g phd g cfps g other nfpa registration c/o exgenex inc 437 turnpike street canton ma 02021 company/affiliation mailing address city state/zip/country email required nfpa is committed to providing appropriate assistance for persons with disabilities so that everyone may have access to our programs and events g first-time attendee g please check here if you would like nfpa to help make arrangements for special needs that you require to attend our conference or call 617-984-7310 step 4 payment information full payment is due with registration purchase orders not accepted nfpa will not invoice for 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member $265 g non-member $295 g tc/nfpa member $210 g tc/non-member $235 g expo only does not include conference or pre-conference seminars g member g non-member mon wed/thur free when you register in advance $95 onsite unless you present this form g g tues g step 5 attendee information which of the following best describes your current job function check one only step 3 pre-conference seminar june 5-7 registration pre-registration required does not include conference i am registering for the following pre-conference seminars · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · g without the expo g with the free expo nfpa 101® life safety code® essentials sat/sun/mon nfpa 13 installation of sprinkler systems sat/sun/mon nfpa 72® national fire alarm signaling code sat/sun/mon nfpa 70e® electrical safety in the workplace® and electrical safety specialisttm certificate exam sat/sun/mon cfps primer sat/sun nfpa 1 fire code sat/sun nfpa 1600 disaster/emerg mgmt bus continuity prgms sat/sun nfpa 921 guide for fire explosion investigations sat/sun sprinkler hydraulics sat/sun code req s for maintaining fire life safety systems sat/sun nfpa 3 standard on commissioning and integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems sat changes to nfpa 13 2010 edition sat designing and installing photovoltaic systems sat property insurance/loss prevention sat water mist fire protection systems sat identifying and installing medium voltage circuits sun iaei s analysis of changes ­ 2011 nec® sun dust explosion hazards sun changes to nfpa 72® 2010 edition sun aviation fire safety symposium sun g g g member $895 g non-member $995 member $895 g non-member $995 member $895 g non-member $995 non-member $995 non-member $695 non-member $695 non-member $695 non-member $695 non-member $695 non-member $695 non-member $395 non-member $395 non-member $395 non-member $395 non-member $395 non-member $395 non-member $395 non-member $395 non-member $395 non-member $395 ggggggggggggggggggggggggga b c 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