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NFPA HITF interpretations, June 2010 on floor/ceiling assembly for occupancy separation, exit access from suites, fire doors, sprinkler clearance at perimeter. DOWNLOAD NOW

The 2017 ASHE Advocacy Report includes articles on improving codes, code compliance, and outreach. DOWNLOAD NOW

This document explains how to document standards to comply with Joint Commission standard EC.02.03.05. DOWNLOAD NOW

This checklist can help health care facilities inspect fire doors to ensure compliance with Joint Commission standard LS.02.01.10.

This document provides a checklist for hospitals to document the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire safety equipment and fire safety building systems. DOWNLOAD TOOL    

This downloadable Word document is a policy on maintaining utility system drawings and documents to aid in the shutdown process during emergencies. DOWNLOAD NOW

This downloadable Word document is a sample pressure relationship policy you can customize to fit the needs of your facility. DOWNLOAD NOW

This downloadable Word document is a sample monthly log for maintaining special ventilation rooms. DOWNLOAD NOW

This monograph provides a detailed comparison between the 2000, 2012, 2015, and 2018 editions of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® and the 2015 and 2018 editions of the International Building Code.

This training video provides a brief explanation on how temperature and relative humidity affect one another. How to buy/build your own beaker set  

Barrier Management Symposium Video Series Improve your barrier management strategies and avoid some of the top citations through this video series. Then, take the following quiz to earn 12 CECs. "A great resource for all frontline staff, contractors, and healthcare leaders."

Health facility managers should start with an accurate inventory of all fire alarm and suppression devices to assure that the requirements are met. ASHE has created a sample template to track the inventory and compare it against testing completed throughout the year.

Recorded October 26, 2015 This webinar features George Mills, MBA, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, director of the Department of Engineering at the Joint Commission, and ASHE Senior Associate Director of Advocacy Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE. The webinar discusses the collaboration between ASHE and the Joint Commission to create new compliance resources.    

All three parts of this webinar series are available for members by clicking below.

Recorded February 24, 2016 Speakers: William E. Koffel, P.E., FSFPE and Lennon A. Peake, P.E. This webinar will highlights the impact of the 2012 edition of NFPA 101 will have on existing health care facilities and the rationale behind the changes from the 2000 edition. This webinar is sponsored by Koffel Associates and Grainger. DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION

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Recorded April 6, 2016 Speakers: William Koffel, P.E.., FSPE and Sarina Hart, P.E. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has adopted the 2012 edition of NFPA 101. This webinar will highlight the impact of the 2012 edition of NFPA 101 will have on new health care facilities and the rationale behind the changes from the 2000 edition.

Speakers: ASHE Associate Director of Advocacy Jonathan Flannery and a panel of subject matter experts.     DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

Recorded May 18, 2016 Speakers: William E. Koffel, P.E., FSFPE and Mark J. Aaby, P.E. The 2012 edition of NFPA 101 contains numerous reference standards that impact the operation of health care facilities, and this webinar covers those changes.

Speakers: Jonathan Flannery, MHSA, CHFM, FASHE, FACHE, Senior Associate Director of Advocacy, ASHE; Jonathan Hart, P.E., Principal Fire Protection Engineer, NFPA; William Koffel, FSFPE, P.E., President, Koffel and Associates