FCIA Education and Committee Action Conference 2009
Marriott Long Wharf, Boston, MA
April 28-May 1, 2009
Hear new ways to grow your business in a down economy. Listen to developments in the FCIA Accreditation, Code Development, join in FCIA Committee Meetings and UL Standards discussions, and make a difference in the industry and your business.
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Conference Registration Information
A stylish new look has been added to the already ideal location and top-notch service of the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. Located on Boston Harbor at the historic Long Wharf in downtown Boston, just next to the Aquarium, across the street from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and minutes from the Boston Common and Museum of Science, the hotel is perfect for business or leisure.
Mariott Long Wharf Hotel
296 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Phone: 1-617-227-0800
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Agenda (as of 3/17/09)
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| Wed, Apr 29 | Tue, 4/28 Wed, 4/29 Thu, 4/30 Fri, 5/1 |
Time |
Event |
| 7:30a - 4:00p | FCIA Registration, Coffee & Pastries (Ballroom) |
| 7:30a - 11:30p | FCIA / UL DRI Testing (Ballroom) |
| 7:30a - 11:30p | FCIA / FM DRI Testing (Ballroom) (Not Open Book) |
| 8:30a - 11:30a | UL Standards Technical Panel (STP) Issues (Ballroom) |
| 9:45a - 10:00a | BREAK |
| 11:30a - 12:00p | Lunch Service (Ballroom) Greet old friends, meet new friends... Guest Luncheon Speaker - Sean DeCrane, International Firestop Council |
| 12:00p - 1:45p | FCIA Presidents Welcome & Update FM 4991 Approval & UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Programs |
| 1:45p - 2:00p | BREAK |
| 2:00p - 2:30p | Committee Reports Committee Chairs |
| 2:30p - 2:45p | BREAK SPONSORED BY HILTI, Inc. |
| 2:45p - 4:30p | FCIA Committee Action Sessions
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| 4:30p - 5:30p | FCIA Welcome Reception (Grand Foyer) |
| Thu, Apr 30 | Tue, 4/28 Wed, 4/29 Thu, 4/30 Fri, 5/1 |
Time |
Event |
| 7:30a - 8:30a | Continental Breakfast (Ballroom & Foyer ) |
| 7:30a - 3:00p | Registration Open (Ballroom & Foyer ) |
| 9:45a - 2:30p | Spouse Program (Registration Desk ) |
| 8:30a - 9:00a | Arbitration, Mediation, What works for Firestop Contractors? |
| 9:00a - 10:30a | Firestopping from an FM Global Field Engineering Perspective Have you wondered how FM Field Engineers evaluate the risk of a building? |
| 10:30a - 10:45a | BREAK SPONSORED BY Thermafiber, Inc. |
| 10:45a - 11:45a | New Firestop Inspector Firm Accreditation Program
& Other Certifications Chuck Ramani, President, International Accreditation Services, teaches us about IAS's efforts to bring a higher level of knowledge to firestop inspectors, and firestop technicians. |
| 11:45a - 12:00p | BREAK SPONSORED BY - Specified Technologies, Inc. |
| 12:00p - 1:00p | Lunch Service Luncheon Speaker |
| 1:00p - 2:30p | ASHE Healthcare Session - Doug Erickson, ASHE |
| 2:30p - 2:45p | BREAK SPONSORED BY 3M Fire Protection Products |
| 2:45p - 4:00p | Photoluminescent Marking Education Session The 2009 International Fire Code has a mandatory requirement to install PL Marking Systems in stairwells. Firestop Contractors own the compartments- installing firestopping, inspecting doors and dampers. Why not PL? Learn PL Markings Technology, Application, Products. Who’s the customer, and how it may open doors to PL Marking and firestopping retrofit business. Phil Befumo – United Mineral & Chemical - PSA President |
| 5:30p - 6:30p | FCIA Reception |
| Fri, May 1 | Tue, 4/28 Wed, 4/29 Thu, 4/30 Fri, 5/1 |
Time |
Event |
| 7:30a - 8:30a | Continental Breakfast (Ballroom) |
| 8:30a -9:45a | Special FCIA 2009-2010 Code Development Session ICC Code Development Proposals were submitted on April 24, 2009. |
| 10:45a - 10:00a | BREAK - Sponsored by |
| 10:00a - 4:15p | OPTIONAL FM Approvals Laboratory Tour FM Approvals Test Laboratory, Johnston, RI - About 1 hour away...bus service provided. |
Enjoy Boston! |