Course Description:

1 PDH Credit

Fire and smoke dampers present a challenge during design of each facility and are often over or under designed. This course intends to help attendees understand where and why dampers are required based on applicable building, fire, and life safety codes, as well as which type of damper to design/install at each location. The course will also explore when multiple applicable codes are present with conflicting and/or duplicative criteria and how to navigate to the correct answer. Lastly this presentation will review field coordination challenges with dampers and how to make sure the initial installation with proper coordination can help the owner maintain these devices for the life of the facility.

o Passive Protection: 10 min
o Fire Resistance Rated Assemblies: 10 min
o Damper Locations and Requirements: 15 min
o Miscellaneous Damper Coordination: 10 min
o Q/A Session: 15 min

Total time: 60 min

Speaker Bios:

Glynis Thompson, PE - Fire Protection Engineer | Code Consultant

Glynis Thompson is a Kansas City based fire protection engineer and code consultant with a passion for preserving the lives of humans and buildings alike.  Her experience at Henderson Engineers includes code analysis and smoke control system design for everything from healthcare to high-rise to hazmat.  Working with a variety of clients and jurisdictions, most of her days involve collaboration with AHJs and design teams to find code compliant solutions to complex issues in new and existing buildings.

Jake Katzenberger, PE, HFDP – Healthcare Practice Leader | Mechanical Technical Leaders

As a healthcare technical leader, Jake not only understands how building systems work, but how they integrate with the function of the space. He has personally performed site investigations and managed solutions for more than 75 pharmacies since 2017. At Henderson Engineers, Jake leverages 15 years of experience to advance the technical standards of our healthcare practice.