April Meeting: Getting Involved with ICC and NFPA Code Updates

When
April 09, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
In Person: Merrick & Co (8051 E Maplewood Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111); Remote Viewing Parties: Check your registration.

Registration

1 Members Registration Rate - Denver – $25.00
This is the rate for SFPE-RMC "Full" and "Chapter" members to attend this meeting.
2a Member Remote Viewing Event - Fort Collins – $25.00
Registration includes in-person lunch and remote viewing of the presentation topic from Fort Collins.

This is the rate for SFPE-RMC "Full" and "Chapter" members to attend this meeting.
2b Remote Viewing Event - Colorado Springs
Registration includes in-person lunch and remote viewing of the presentation topic from Colorado Springs.

For the inaugural event, this remote viewing party is FREE!! But limited to 15 registrants.
3 Non-Member Registration Rate - Denver – $30.00
This is the rate for attendees who are not members of SFPE-RMC. [Note that membership in the Chapter is only $25 for the year ($15 for SFPE Society members). If you plan to attend more than one Chapter meeting, Chapter Membership pays for itself quickly!]
4 Non-Member Remote Viewing Event - Fort Collins – $30.00
Registration includes in-person lunch and remote viewing of the presentation topic from Fort Collins.

This is the rate for attendees whoa re not members of SFPE RMC. [Note that membership in the Chapter is only $25 for the year ($15 for SFPE Society Members). If you plan to attend more than one Chapter Meeting, Chapter Membership pays for itself quickly!]
Members-prepaid (for RSVP count)
This registration type is for pre-paid "Chapter Friends" or "Chapter Members" who prepaid for all meetings with their membership payment for the year.
PFA Registrations ONLY - Fort Collins
Presenter (In Person)
Student
College-aged students who are currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program, who are interested in the profession of Fire Protection Engineering.

Please request a registration code from admin@sfpe-rockymountain.org from your student.edu email address. Thanks!
Virtual Attendee Registration Rate – $10.00

Presentation: Getting Involved with ICC and NFPA Code Updates

Description:

Enjoy a two-part presentation from our local representatives!

Learn how the International Code Council’s and National Fire Protection Association's transparent, consensus‑based systems shape the I‑Codes and NFPA codes and standards that we use every day. This session provides a concise walkthrough of the code development cycle for both organizations - committee roles, hearings, public participation, and final voting - and highlights how anyone can get involved.

Guest Presenters: Sarah Carter and Bob Sullivan, CFPS

Sarah Carter, ICC Fire and Disaster Mitigation Program Manager, has over two decades of experience in construction and code compliance in both the Building and Fire service arenas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Project Management along with several ICC certifications. With her unique perspective and extensive experience in project design and regulatory compliance, she is a passionate leader in advancing the consensus process for developing the ICC model codes.

Bob Sullivan is NFPA’s Southwest Regional Director, assisting with code adoptions, legislative advocacy, training, public education, and stakeholder engagement in the states of Colorado, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wyoming. Mr. Sullivan has over 32 years of experience serving on fire departments in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Colorado, including several years as a company officer. Prior to coming to NFPA, he served on the Thornton Fire Department in Colorado as the Senior Fire Protection Engineer and Deputy Fire Marshal, focusing on new development construction and fire code enforcement. He also previously worked for National Foam Inc./Kidde Firefighting USA, and Industrial Risk Insurers. He has a master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).