FCIA Firestop Conference & Trade Show
FIC 2016
Wild Dunes Resort & Spa, Isle of Palms, SC
November 8-11, 2016
THE AGENDA
The Firestop Industry Conference & Trade Show is designed to grow the individual as a whole, from personal development to technical acumen, with the ultimate goal of developing the trade and firestopping industry.
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Attendees walk away with a complete conference experience and a drive to implement the knowledge and strategies gleaned during the four-day event.
Here's what you can expect at FIC 2016:
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Tuesday,
November 8
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8:00 am - 8:30 am
New Member Session
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
FCIA Education for Firestop Exams
FCIA Management System Manual Development Education
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
FM and UL/ULC Firestop Exams** for DRI Candidates and Inspection Agency Personnel
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FCIA Welcome Reception
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Wednesday,
November 9
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7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Trade Show Opens
8:30 am - 9:15 am
President's Welcome & Association Comments
2017 Board of Directors Candidate Presentations
9:15 am - 10:15 am
Keynote Session
Strength-Based Leadership: The 10-80-10 Principle
Sunjay Nath, MBA, BScE, CSP
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Partnership Program Updates
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Exhibitor Updates
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ray Usher Memorial Golf Outing and Tournament
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FCIA Cocktail Reception & Golf Awards
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Thursday,
November 10
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7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Trade Show Open
8:15 am - 9:15 am
UL Proficient or Are You?
Rich Walke, UL
9:30 am - 10:30 am
The Life Safety Codes
Brad Keyes, Keyes Life Safety
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
by Land and by Sea Guest Tour
10:45 am - 11:45 am
NFPA and Fire-Resistance-Rated and Smoke-Resistant Construction
Tracy Vecciarelli, NFPA
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fire- and Smoke-Resistance-Rated Construction in South Carolina
Bert Polk, LLR SC
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FCIA Awards & Board Installation Luncheon
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Shining the Light on Gypsum: What Is It, How Do You Repair It and More
Nestor Sanchez, USG
3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
CONTRACTOR ONLY SESSION
FCIA Contractor Members Only Session
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FCIA Reception and BBQ Beach Party
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Friday,
November 11
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7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Trade Show Open
8:15 am - 9:00 am
ICC/NFPA Code Updates
Bill Koffel, PE, FSPE, Koffel Associates
8:15 am - 9:00 am
NRC Code Update
Philip Rizcallah, NRC
9:15 am - 10:15 am
Health, Safety & Due Diligence
Roger Tickner, CRSP, Paralegal, CMP, RPT, Tickner & Associates, Inc.
10:30 am - 11:45 am
CONTRACTOR ONLY SESSION
Perimeter Fire-Containment - You Can Do It
Angie Ogino, LEED AP, Thermafiber
11:45 am - 12:45 am
Barrier Management Systems - New Construction to Existing Buildings
Bill McHugh, FCIA
1:00 pm
Conference Closes
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Group Tour
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* Agenda subject to change without notice at any time.
** The UL/ULC Firestop Exam is an OPEN BOOK exam. UL Exam participants MUST provide their own copy of the FCIA Manual of Practice. The ULC Addendum covers questions specific to Canada. The FM Firestop Exam DOES NOT allow use of the FCIA MOP during the exam.