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2025 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
WE ARE STILL FINALIZING CONTENT, SOME TIMES AND SUBJECTS MAY CHANGE!
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
12:00 PM REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN OPENS
Waters pre-function area
1:00 PM OPENING CEREMONIES Waters A
1:45 PM Keynote Speaker Meri-K Appy Waters A
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Code Adoption Updates and Indiana General Adminstrative Rules (Waters A)
An overview of the current status of adopting the 2024 ICC codes in Indiana, followed by a review of the Indiana General Administrative Rules (GAR).
Presenters: Darrel Cross, Joshua Frost, Shelley Wakefield
Community Risk Reduction Activity Stony Creek A & B
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAMMED TIME
Look for networking opportunites at the hotel lounge!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12
8:00 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PLANS REVIEW (Runs all day Wednesday and Thursday)
Robert Bennett, Structural Plans Review, Development and Inspections Division, Cobb County Community Development Agency
Indiana Fire Code Review: Chapters 3 and 4
Josh Earl, Fire Marshal, Vernon Township Fire Department
NFPA Education Updates: staying current to protect your community. WATERS E
This session will overview the emerging safety trends and educational resources to help keep your community safe. The session will be dynamic and cover many hazards that are causing fires and injuries across the US.
10:00-10:15 AM BREAK
10:15 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PLANS REVIEW (continued)
Robert Bennett, Structural Plans Review, Development and Inspections Division, Cobb County Community Development Agency
Indiana Fire Code Review: Chapters 5 and 6
Ronald Lipps, Fire Marshal, Zionsville Fire Department
(TITLE PENDING) WATERS E
12:00 PM LUNCH (Provided) WATERS B
1:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PLANS REVIEW (continued)
Robert Bennett, Structural Plans Review, Development and Inspections Division, Cobb County Community Development Agency
Firestopping, Rated Separations and Chapter 7
(TITLE PENDING)
3:00 PM BREAK
3:15 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PLANS REVIEW (continued)
Robert Bennett, Structural Plans Review, Development and Inspections Division, Cobb County Community Development Agency
Rated Doors
The Kasey Program
Jeff Owens, Kasey Program
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAMMED TIME
5:30 PM BANQUET AND AWARDS
INCLUDED WITH CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, RSVP REQUIRED
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
8:00 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PLANS REVIEW (continued)
Robert Bennett, Structural Plans Review, Development and Inspections Division, Cobb County Community Development Agency
Inspecting Fire Sprinkler Systems
Mark Riffey, F.E. Moran
Grants
Jeremy Green
10:00 AM BREAK
10:15 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PLANS REVIEW (continued)
Robert Bennett, Structural Plans Review, Development and Inspections Division, Cobb County Community Development Agency
Inspecting Fire Alarm Systems
Lynnetta Cleary, Communications Corp
Overdose Prevention
This session will cover provide an overview of the national opioid overdose crisis, it’s causes, conditions, and effective ways to combat it. Overdose prevention and resources available in Indiana will be presented and attendees will learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose. In addition attendees will learn about the resources for individuals, families and communities affected by the disease of addiction through Overdose Lifeline.
12:00 PM LUNCH (Provided)
1:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PLANS REVIEW (continued)
Robert Bennett, Structural Plans Review, Development and Inspections Division, Cobb County Community Development Agency
Indiana Fire Code Review: Chapter 10
Todd Budd, Captain, Lafayette Fire Department
Engaging Teachers
3:00 PM BREAK
Robert Bennett, Structural Plans Review, Development and Inspections Division, Cobb County Community Development Agency
Indiana Fire Code Review: Chapter 10 (Continued)
Todd Budd, Captain, Lafayette Fire Department