Previous Dinner Meetings 2006/2007
October 1, 2007
Presented by Case Grant, PE
Program Director, Fire Protection Research Foundation
The Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of NFPA, is currently managing multiple on-going research projects in the field of fire protection. This presentation will provide a review of recently completed projects, on-going current projects, and projects that are in the planning stages. Additionally,
the operating details of the Foundation will be reviewed to provide an understanding how any individual or organization can become more involved with the Foundation on certain projects, or gain access to the Foundations numerous proceedings and reports. Powerpoint Presentation.
November 5 , 2007
Using Elevators to Evacuate Occupants During Fires and Other Emergencies
Presented by Bruce Fraser
Past President of the New England Chapter - Society of Fire Protection Engineers
The presentation revolves around the potential of decreasing evacuation time of building occupants by using elevators as a means of egress in the evacuation process. The presentation will include discussion of where we are today relative to making that a reality as well as a historical perspective of how we arrived at today’s position. Hazard assessments and the impact on building, elevator, and fire codes will also be discussed.
December 3, 2007
Carbon Monoxide Protection Requirements in MA – Status and Updates
Presented by Ed Ledoux
Regional Business Development Manager for SimplexGrinnell
The presentation will provide an overview of the current MA Fire Prevention Regulations pertaining to
Carbon Monoxide Protection, with a focus on language which is subject to interpretation and the
discretion of the Owner/AHJ. Will include an overview of existing requirements and proposed changes to
NFPA 720. Standalone CO alarms and system-connected detection technology will be presented, and the
pros and cons of various technical options will be discussed.
February 4, 2008
Integrated Compressed Air Foam for Fixed System Piping
Presented by Louis Bergeron
Fireflex Systems Inc.
The presentation will cover Integrated Compressed air Foam ( ICAF ) technology, summarizing the low
water density requirements, the FM approved design densities and concentrations for hydrocarbons as
well as alcohol resistant concentrate for Polar solvents. Other features covered will include physical
properties, drain time, burn-back resistance, adherence and buoyancy on fuel.
March 3, 2008
The FCIA Firestop Installation Process
Presented by Aedan Gleeson
President, Gleeson Powers, Inc.
The presentation focuses on Firestopping industry advancements to bring proper design, installation,
inspection and maintenance to our discipline through standards. Some recent developments include FM
4991, the Standard for the Approval of Firestop Contractors, UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program,
Standards for the Inspection of Firestop Systems, and the FCIA Maintenance document.
March 20, 2008
Fire Protection Systems Seminar
Recognized industry professionals addressing pertinent fire protection system issues and relevant building and fire code implications.
April 7, 2008
Fire Modeling/Simulation and FDS
Presented by Prateep Chatterjee
Senior Research Scientist, FM Global
A general presentation on fire modeling with emphasis on application of FDS in fire simulation. The
emphasis will be on highlighting the advantages of computational modeling and the pitfalls that engineers
need to avoid.
May 5, 2008
Fixed Water Spray Systems
Presented by David LeBlanc
Senior Project Manager, Tyco Fire
Products Research and Development
An introduction to the Application, Selection and Design of Fixed Water Spray Systems.
Presentation