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Life Safety Code® Boot Camp - Hospital Version

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Learning Objectives

Module 1: General requirements for healthcare occupancies
  • Explain how facilities use the Life Safety Code®
  • Describe how the Life Safety Code® in healthcare occupancies
  • Recall special definitions and classifications for healthcare occupancies, and mixed occupancies in healthcare
  • Describe construction types and occupant load requirements
  • Explain requirements for additions, conversions, and renovations
Module 2: Means of egress requirements for healthcare occupancies

  • Briefly describe provisions for means of egress components and number of exits
  • Describe requirements for the arrangement of means of egress
  • Identify requirements for travel distances
  • Identify requirements for exit discharges
  • Describe provisions for lights and signs in egress routes
Module 3: Protection feature requirements for healthcare occupancies

  • Explain requirements for vertical opening protection
  • Describe provisions for hazardous areas
  • Identify requirements for interior finish
  • Describe LSC provisions for fire alarms and detection systems
  • Identify requirements for fire extinguishment systems
  • Explain requirements for corridors
  • Explain requirements for smoke compartments
Module 4: Building service requirements for healthcare occupancies
  • Briefly recall LSC provisions for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning
  • Identify requirements for trash and linen chutes
Module 5: Operating feature requirements for healthcare occupancies
  • Explains LSC requirements for evacuation plans, staff training, and fire drills
  • Describe smoking provisions
  • Identify requirements for furnishings and decorations
  • Describe provisions for portable space heaters
Module 6: Requirements for ambulatory and business settings
  • Explain the requirements for business occupancies
  • Explain the requirements for ambulatory healthcare facility occupancies
Module 7: Overview of alternative approaches to Life Safety Code® requirements
  • Briefly describe the concepts behind equivalencies and waivers from regulators
  • Briefly describe the concept behind the NFPA's Fire Safety Evaluation System
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