Topic: Design and Construction of Senior Living Facilities

Description: The design and construction of senior living facilities in Colorado can involve a myriad of rules and regulations, applicable codes and standards and multiple Authorities Having Jurisdiction. This can, and often has, led to confusion, code conflicts and coordination issues. 

When one considers that the State has jurisdiction over projects "potentially eligible" for Medicare, the project is subject to the IBC, IFC, IMC, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and it is easy to see why issues arise. Given the inherent complexity of healthcare construction it is critical that designers, builders, and regulators all collaborate throughout a project life cycle to bring it to a successful conclusion.

This presentation will review the applicable codes and standards, and various "gotcha's" that could be seen along the way. The presentation will also focus on the unique aspects of healthcare facilities, especially with respect to allowances permitted for a "defend-in-place" life safety strategy.

Speakers:

The presenters share a wealth of knowledge and experience in healthcare design and construction between them.

Patrick Conroy has decades of experience in healthcare construction and as a Code Official. In his time at UC Health Patrick has been involved in the design and construction of 15 large health care facilities, including a dozen hospitals.

Tami Holley is a renowned expert in fire alarm and other life safety systems as they pertain to healthcare projects and has collaborated with Patrick on multiple projects. Tami is a registered PE in multiple states and NICET IV in fire alarm. She leads a team of six extraordinary fire protection engineers at TLH Fire.

Morgan Matthew is a Fire Code Professional Development Officer for the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. Prior to that, she worked as a fire inspector at the state and local levels. Her inspection experience ranges from high hazard manufacturing sites to healthcare facilities under the jurisdiction of the DFPC, CDPHE, BHA and CMS. She is a certified Life Safety Code Inspector for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Location: IECRM Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain

Address: 11429 Pearl St, Northglenn, CO 80233

Time: March 17, 2025, at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE MEETING IS 90 MINUTES LONG

Lunch will be provided, please register for the event at www.RMFAA.org.  Registration of at least three days in advance is preferred so all attempts at an accurate food order can be provided.

Thank you for registering and we look forward to seeing you!

Best regards,

 Rocky Mountain Fire Alarm Association