Bill Koffel addresses classification of fire protection occupancies at EuroCon 2012

The first session in the property protection track at EuroCon 2012 was "Occupancy and Commodity Classification for Fire Protection", presented by Bill Koffel, NFPA technical committee member and President of Koffel Associates.

In his presentation, Mr. Koffel stressed the importance of understanding occupancies, knowing how space will be used within the occupancy as well as making adjustments when an occupancies usage has been changed. He reinforced that fundamental to using NFPA 13 is the importance of understanding occupancy classifications.  

One example Mr. Koffel gave for changing commodity classifications is a change in packaging of products. However, there are many other scenarios that indicate a need to evaluate classifications.  The ultimate responsibility for evaluation of the occupancy and commodity classification sits with the owner. 

Cheryl Green-Pozner
Director of Training, NFPA 

Comments

[William Mcmorris]

Sound a very interesting seminar to be with. I just love listening to people talk about certin important things that they themselves have experienced. These speakers have varied knowledge abour fire operations and prevention that is why it is so interesting to listen.