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2025 North Central Region Conference
Wed 3/26 - Fri 3/28, 2025
Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
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Fire Protection –
What It Is and What You Need to Know
CEU Credit:
1 AIA LU/HSW
Program Description:
Fire protection is a critical aspect of building safety and compliance, ensuring the well-being of occupants and the protection of property. This seminar provides an in-depth overview of fire protection principles, current building codes, and the essential systems designed to prevent and mitigate fire hazards.
Learning Objectives:
Review and understanding of current building codes that are governing our construction projects today
and the discussion of limitations based off size of projects.
Understand life safety and the different types of fire protection ratings.
Learn the many different types of fire suppression systems
Discuss fire alarm systems and mass notification systems
Education Session Speaker
Mary Kate Mulhall, FPE
Mechanical & Fire Protection Engineer
Farris Engineering
Mary Kate Mulhall, FPE is a Fire Protection Engineer with Farris Engineering, where she has been contributing her expertise since earning her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Denver in 2020. Shortly after joining Farris, she immersed herself in fire protection engineering, recently achieving licensure in the field.
Mary Kate has played a key role in the design of fire protection systems for a diverse range of projects, including schools, hospitals, clinics, and government buildings. Her work focuses on ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency in complex building environments. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and a passion for fire protection, she is dedicated to delivering innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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