Session 6

Key Updates in the 2019 NFPA 13 Editions: What You Need to Know

This presentation will provide an in-depth review of the significant updates to the 2019 editions of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. The session will cover key changes in both standards, with opportunities for audience discussion on how these updates may affect their work and the industry as a whole. Additionally, valuable resources from NFPA will be highlighted to help professionals stay informed and compliant with the latest standards.

Shawn Mahoney, NFPA 

Shawn Mahoney P.E. is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer in the Technical Services Division at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He is a registered professional engineer that holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Prior to joining NFPA, he held a variety of positions in fire protection engineering, including fire protection consulting and fire protection product design. Shawn serves as a technical resources to support an assortment of projects across NFPA including Building & Life Safety, Fire Protection Systems, Emergency Response, and Industrial & Chemical Engineering.