ICC IFC Performing Commercial Fire Plans Review

ICC IFC Performing Commercial Fire Plans Review 

Course Overview:

FMAC is sponsoring a two-day ICC IFC Performing Commercial Fire Plans Review course.  This seminar presents the process of conducting commercial fire plan review, following the provisions and requirements of the 2018 International Fire Code. Specifically, the seminar provides participants with checklists that enable those performing commercial fire plan review to determine whether the materials, design, construction, installation and location of building components comply with the code. Participants will be able to successfully conduct a commercial fire plan review using the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC).

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand IFC review responsibilities and scope
• Interpret construction documents per IFC requirements
• Conduct fire apparatus access, hydrant, and water supply evaluations
• Review building services and systems per Chapter 6
• Apply means-of-egress criteria and occupant safety provisions
• Review special hazard use/storage cases under IFC guidelines

Schedule: (must attend BOTH days for credit)

• September 16th, 2025, 08:00 - 17:00 (MDT)
• September 17th, 2025, 08:00 - 17:00 (MDT)

Location(s):

• Glenwood Springs: Morgridge Commons (in-person - 40 max), 815 Cooper Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
• Satellite Virtual Classrooms, in-person attendance required:

• • NORTH AREA: Loveland Fire Rescue Station 10 (20 max.) 4301 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Johnstown, CO 80534 AT CAPACITY!
• • DENVER METRO: West Metro Fire Training Center (32 Max) - 3535 S Kipling St. Lakewood, CO 80235   A few Spots remaining!
• • SOUTH AREA: Colorado Springs Fire (30 max) - 370 Printers Parkway (FDC West), Colorado Springs, CO 80910
  • SOUTHWEST AREA - Durango Fire Department - (30 max)

Cost:

• FMAC Members: free
• Non-FMAC Members: $50.00

Please consider becoming an FMAC member (link here)
(1-yr membership for fire department members is $50 or less)

Materials Needed:

• IFC (2018 or newer), IBC, NFPA 13 and 72 standards 

Instructor: Scott Adams, P.E.

Scott Adams serves as the Fire Protection Engineer for the International Code Council (ICC), actively contributing within their Codes and Standards Development department. With an impressive tenure of over 35 years in fire and life safety consulting, Scott's expertise spans both municipal government roles and private practice. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, Scott has played influential roles, both serving and chairing numerous code development and technical committees. Licensed as a Fire Protection Engineer in California, Nevada, and Utah, Scott is also a Professional Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). His certifications include the ICC Fire Code Inspector II and Building Plans Examiner. Scott's accomplishments extend to chairing the Fire Marshals Work Group for the 2002 Winter Olympics. He's played a pivotal role in reviewing and analyzing alternative means and methods from design professionals, ensuring compliance with pertinent building and fire codes. Often representing jurisdictions at design review and pre-entitlement meetings, Scott is lauded for providing effective solutions to the design team's proposals. Beyond his technical expertise, Scott is a venerated instructor, offering technical training across the US and internationally to various audiences, including fire and building officials, design professionals, and contractors.

Don't Wait!  Registration closes Friday, September 12!

Event Contact:

Ryan Ocepek

Deputy Fire Chief 

Town of Vail, CO 

Office: 970.477.3536 

rocepek@vail.gov

Registration Support:

• David Waller (North Metro Fire) dwaller@northmetrofire.org
• Kelly Brooks (West Metro Fire) kbrooks@westmetrofire.org