2018 IFE Canada Branch
Annual Seminar and
Annual General Meeting
UNDERSTANDING CODE COMPLIANCE AND TESTING OF UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND FABRIC IN HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
June 7, 2018
1:00pm – 4:30pm
Fire & Emergency Services Training Institute
✓ Understanding the development and history of Fire retardant / flame spread tests and public safety impacts.
✓ Understanding how furniture and products are tested and what to look for to meet these requirements.
✓ Current challenges to firefighting / occupant safety (furniture in exit vestibules, lobbies and assembly areas.)
✓ When is combustible furniture permitted in lobbies of high-rise buildings?
✓ Current challenges building Owners face with “artwork” furniture and one of a kind pieces.
✓ Current Canadian challenges of sourcing out “code compliant” furniture.
This unique learning opportunity will guide attendees through the process and requirements for Fire Safety testing of Upholstered furniture and fabrics including the differences between open flame, smoldering, and component level testing. In addition, this session will provide a “Live” test of various test methods being performed on products. This valuable understanding will better prepare both Building Owners and Fire Services with unique insight into the testing methods.
Toronto Fire Services - Protecting our Vertical Communities
Presented by: Jim Jessop, Deputy Chief/Director, Public Education, Fire Prevention and Investigations, Toronto Fire Services
Deputy Chief Jessop will review local challenges to public safety in our vertical communities impacting both Residential and commercial buildings.
Understand the Current Fire Codes for Ontario and Beyond
Presented by: Russell Fraser, Intertek
This informative session will review the current fire code requirements for upholstered furniture and fabrics in Ontario with a focus on Commercial and Residential Building Lobbies. The presentation will provide insight into the regulatory landscape for the rest of Canada as well as requirement changes and brief history of changes to date. Beyond the regulatory requirements today, we will provide an overview of the different perspectives on fire safety vs. FR Chemicals and how this is creating more confusion for both Building Owners and Property Managers and Fire Departments.
Understanding the Testing Process;
Upholstered furniture and fabrics -
Open flame, smoldering, and component level testing.
LIVE DEMONSTRATION
Presented by: Anthony Serge and Eric Frees, Intertek
Upon completion of the above program, participants will receive a certificate of participation. Certified for 2.5 Hours of Continuing Professional Development Educational Credits towards designation ongoing learning objectives.
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LocationFire & Emergency Services Training Institute
2025 Courtneypark Drive East, Mississauga, Ontario West Side of Pearson International Airport The Annual Seminar will be held at the state of the art training facility located on the west side of Pearson International Airport. Ample parking is available on site. |
409 Westbound
From Hwy 409 westbound, take Airport Road exit and turn east (left) onto Carlingview Drive. Turn south (right) onto Renforth Drive. Turn west (right) onto Convair Drive. Turn south (left) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.Hwy 401
From Hwy 401, take Dixie Road exit northbound. Turn east (right) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Hwy 427 Southbound
From Hwy 427 southbound, take Derry Road exit westbound. Turn south (left) onto Dixie Road. Turn east (left) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Hwy 427 Northbound
From Hwy 427 northbound, merge onto Hwy 401 westbound. Take Dixie Road exit northbound. Turn east (right) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Eglinton Road/Dixie Road (Mississauga)
From Eglinton Road, turn north onto Dixie Road. Turn east (right) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Airport Road
From Airport Road, turn west onto Derry Road. Turn south (left) onto Dixie Road. Turn east (left) onto Courtneypark Drive turn to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Dixon Road/Carlingview Drive
From Carlingview Drive southbound, turn south (right) onto Renforth Drive. Turn Renforth Drive south (right) to Convair Drive west (right) to Courtneypark Drive turn south (left) to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Hwy 407
From Hwy 407, take Dixie Road exit southbound. Turn east (left) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Hwy 410
From Hwy 410, take Courtneypark Drive exit eastbound to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
From Hwy 409 westbound, take Airport Road exit and turn east (left) onto Carlingview Drive. Turn south (right) onto Renforth Drive. Turn west (right) onto Convair Drive. Turn south (left) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.Hwy 401
From Hwy 401, take Dixie Road exit northbound. Turn east (right) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Hwy 427 Southbound
From Hwy 427 southbound, take Derry Road exit westbound. Turn south (left) onto Dixie Road. Turn east (left) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Hwy 427 Northbound
From Hwy 427 northbound, merge onto Hwy 401 westbound. Take Dixie Road exit northbound. Turn east (right) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Eglinton Road/Dixie Road (Mississauga)
From Eglinton Road, turn north onto Dixie Road. Turn east (right) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Airport Road
From Airport Road, turn west onto Derry Road. Turn south (left) onto Dixie Road. Turn east (left) onto Courtneypark Drive turn to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Dixon Road/Carlingview Drive
From Carlingview Drive southbound, turn south (right) onto Renforth Drive. Turn Renforth Drive south (right) to Convair Drive west (right) to Courtneypark Drive turn south (left) to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Hwy 407
From Hwy 407, take Dixie Road exit southbound. Turn east (left) onto Courtneypark Drive to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.
Hwy 410
From Hwy 410, take Courtneypark Drive exit eastbound to 2025 Courtneypark Drive.