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HCPro Boot Camps
Formerly HRAI Coding Specialists
200 Hoods Lane,
Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (877) 207-4036
Fax: (800) 738-1553
Copyright 2000-2008,
HCPro, Inc., All Rights Reserved
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Life Safety Code® Boot Camp - Hospital Version
Learning Objectives
Module 1: General requirements for healthcare occupancies
- Explain how facilities use the Life Safety Code®
- Describe how the Life Safety Code® in healthcare occupancies
- Recall special definitions and classifications for healthcare occupancies, and mixed occupancies in healthcare
- Describe construction types and occupant load requirements
- Explain requirements for additions, conversions, and renovations
Module 2: Means of egress requirements for healthcare occupancies
- Briefly describe provisions for means of egress components and number of exits
- Describe requirements for the arrangement of means of egress
- Identify requirements for travel distances
- Identify requirements for exit discharges
- Describe provisions for lights and signs in egress routes
Module 3: Protection feature requirements for healthcare occupancies
- Explain requirements for vertical opening protection
- Describe provisions for hazardous areas
- Identify requirements for interior finish
- Describe LSC provisions for fire alarms and detection systems
- Identify requirements for fire extinguishment systems
- Explain requirements for corridors
- Explain requirements for smoke compartments
Module 4: Building service requirements for healthcare occupancies
- Briefly recall LSC provisions for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning
- Identify requirements for trash and linen chutes
Module 5: Operating feature requirements for healthcare occupancies
- Explains LSC requirements for evacuation plans, staff training, and fire drills
- Describe smoking provisions
- Identify requirements for furnishings and decorations
- Describe provisions for portable space heaters
Module 6: Requirements for ambulatory and business settings
- Explain the requirements for business occupancies
- Explain the requirements for ambulatory healthcare facility occupancies
Module 7: Overview of alternative approaches to Life Safety Code® requirements
- Briefly describe the concepts behind equivalencies and waivers from regulators
- Briefly describe the concept behind the NFPA's Fire Safety Evaluation System
Course content is subject to change.
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