IFC 101 is designed for code officials, inspectors, fire marshals, contractors and design professionals, but open to any interested party. This four-part course provides a comprehensive overview of the intent and rationale for the fire code requirements and the correlation between the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). After attending the complete four-day course, you will:
- Have learned how to find code requirements pertaining to fire safety and public safety in the IFC, IBC and adopted standards.
- Have developed a basic knowledge of terminology and concepts related to fire safety.
- Be able to describe the duties of a fire code inspector and prioritize those inspection items having the greatest impact on fire safety and the health and protection of the building occupants.
- Have a better understanding of the scope of fire safety inspections, operational permits, special requirements in different use and occupancy classifications, materials and processes regulated by the IFC and the relationship of requirements in the IBC and IFC.
- Have been exposed to the content information likely to be encountered on the Fire Inspector certification examination.
After attending Part I of this course, you will:
- Be more knowledgeable about IFC requirements related to: code layout, administration, applicable definitions, general precautions against fire, emergency planning and preparedness, fire service features and building services and systems.
After attending Part II of this course, you will:
- Be more knowledgeable about IFC requirements related to: fire resistance rated construction, interior finishes and fire protection systems.
After attending Part III of this course, you will:
- Be more knowledgeable about IFC requirements related to: means of egress.
After attending Part IV of this course, you will:
- Be more knowledgeable about IFC requirements related to: dry cleaning, fire safety during construction, flammable finishes, lumber yards and industrial ovens, service stations and repair garages, high piled storage, tents and welding, hazardous material, flammable liquids, flammable gases, flammable solids, fire hydrants, fire flow and fire apparatus roads.
Instructors
Building and Fire Code Academy
BFCA Instructors will be utilizing the new assessment tool during class for training purposes to engage lessons and collect your work.
Additionally, please note that participants are now required to complete a pre-test and post-test in order to receive their certificate of completion.
Required Materials:
The 2018 International Building Code, the 2018 International Fire Code and a standard calculator are required.
Course Schedule
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Instruction time
Credit hours
24 UCC continuing education hours awarded for attending all 4 days.
*We no longer accept paper registrations or invoicing for this class. Online registrations only. Credit Cards and PayPal are accepted as payment.
Attendance & Cancellation Policy for Virtual Class
To receive full CEU's for this class, Attendance & Participation in the Live Zoom's are required. You will be expected to attend the full duration of the class.
*If there are any Attendance Issues, please e-mail Christy Saliaris at csaliaris@pml.org
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to cancellations@paconstructioncodesacademy.org . Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation received less than 10 business days of the session you are registered for, is subject to a $50 administrative fee and any PayPal transactional fees. Those who cancel within 3 business days of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced. Credit toward future PCCA courses may be accepted upon approval from the PCCA administrator; substitutions may be accepted.