Fire protection engineers (FPEs) are a valuable part of any building design and construction team. FPEs assure that various systems work together as a unified fire protection system that protects life, property, and the environment, while also overseeing code compliance and use, and maintenance requirements. This presentation will outline how the FPE can be used most effectively in the planning, design, and construction of health care facilities. This session will enable attendees to:

Describe the important roles and responsibilities of fire protection engineers in the design and construction process.
Identify projects that should implement performance-based design.
Describe how Building Information Modeling, human behavior models, and fire models are being used in the fire protection industry.
List ways fire protection engineers have used science and technology to design and build safer heath care facilities.