Playing with Fire: Unmasking Hollywood’s Smoke and Mirrors in Fire Safety
We see fires and explosions—and their related life safety systems—all the time in movies, but how closely do these action scenes compare to real life? Can an A-list celebrity really outrun an exploding building? Does activating a manual fire alarm pull station set off the sprinklers in the entire building? In this webinar, we will explore what blockbuster films often show us and see how that compares to the reality of fire itself. We will also discuss how life safety systems help protect building occupants and contents from fire hazards and see how these systems operate, including when occupants may get trapped behind a locked door, how sprinkler systems work, and what really happens when a car runs into an oil tanker truck.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Observe how fire protection and life safety systems are depicted in the media compared to the built environment.
- Understand relevant building code requirements for fire protection and life safety systems.
- Understand that fire protection systems are installed in accordance with national standards required by the building code.
- Learn to disprove common fire myths and design safe buildings.
Participants will earn 1 AIA CES Learning Unit (LU/HSW) for attending the live webinar. Registration is free. Please note that space is limited – email events@sgh.com to join our waitlist if the session is closed when you register.
About the Speaker
Kevin Black has extensive experience with building code consulting for new and existing transportation projects, health care facilities, and high-rise commercial and residential buildings across the United States. He also has experience designing fire protection systems, inspecting fire stopping and fireproofing, and conducting site inspections in accordance with NFPA 101 for existing hospitals and outpatient facilities. Kevin currently serves as the President of the New York City Metropolitan Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.
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