03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
CFSA Members: $50
Non-Members: $70
Students: Free
Sponsor this Session: $350
Includes:
The Safe Egress Challenge in Multi-Use, High Occupancy Assembly Buildings
Large-volume, multi-use arenas, event centres and stadia present unique challenges for safe egress. Smoke management is a necessity.
In this webinar, Adam Gillies and Jin Chen will explore compliance strategies for seating layouts and egress requirements under the National and Ontario Building Codes, with insights from NFPA 101 and NFPA 92. Through case studies and CFD-based Fire Dynamic Simulation (FDS) modeling, Jin and Adam will demonstrate approaches to smoke-protected seating, engineered smoke management systems, and integrated testing protocols. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on performance criteria, stakeholder coordination, and lessons learned from real-world projects.
A certificate of attendance will be issued by CFSA.
This seminar may qualify for continuing professional development hours for designations (i.e., OACETT, CFAA, NICET CFPS, CFEI, etc.).
Jin Chen, P.Eng. LRI EngineeringJin Chen brings more than a decade of experience in Building Code consulting and fire protection system engineering.
Licensed in Alberta and Ontario, Jin has supported multidisciplinary teams on complex projects across healthcare, education, retail, sports, and industrial sectors. His expertise includes Building Code analysis, alternative solutions, life safety consulting, fire suppression system design, and code inspections, delivering fire and life safety solutions.
Adam Gillies, P.Eng., LRI EngineeringAdam brings experience across a range of complex project types, including arenas, residential developments, and industrial facilities.
In his role, Adam applies his in‑depth knowledge of building and fire codes to support complex consulting assignments through rigorous analysis and practical problem‑solving. His expertise includes drawing reviews, code reports, egress analysis, alternative solutions, building condition assessments, and the application of fire codes and NFPA standards to hazardous processes and occupancies.
