Join us in Rosemont, IL for NAMBA’s premier annual event bringing together code officials, architects, engineers, manufacturers, and fire safety professionals to advance science‑based, code‑compliant fire safety solutions for modern buildings.
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
The Symposium brings together code officials, architects, engineers, manufacturers, and fire safety professionals to explore strategies that reduce fire risk, protect occupants, and support sustainable design. Our program will focus on the International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS) Common Principles.
Dates:
September 9-10, 2026
Location:
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018
Be part of the conversations shaping the future of building fire safety!
TOPICS WE'LL EXPLORE
- Innovative Approaches to Fire Safety
Discuss strategies for integrating modern building materials - including foam plastics - into safe, code-compliant assemblies, with insights on fire performance and established design approaches. - Evolving Codes and Standards
Stay informed on the latest developments in building and fire safety codes, performance-based design methods, and emerging challenges such as energy storage systems, historic retrofits, and wildland-urban interface (WUI) considerations. - Practical Solutions for Real Projects
Gain guidance on documentation, inspection, and design detailing to help streamline compliance and improve project outcomes.
WHY ATTEND?
- Advance Your Expertise
Earn CE credits while gaining practical, code-focused insights from leading fire safety experts. - Stay Informed
Explore emerging trends, evolving codes, and practical approaches to building fire safety. - Build Connections
Network with peers and industry professionals in an educational, collaborative setting.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Architects & Designers
- Building Product Manufacturers
- Building Officials, Inspectors & Code Enforcement Professionals
- Engineers & Specifiers
- Facility Managers & Building Operators
- Fire Services Professionals
- Fire Test Laboratories
- Students in Architecture, Engineering & Fire Safety Programs
THE FIVE COMMON PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING FIRE SAFETY
- Prevention: Implement proper design, construction and maintenance that complies with building codes to safeguard against the outbreak of fire and/or limit its effects.
- Detection and Communication: Limit fire effects through early detection and communication systems that alert occupants and emergency services.
- Occupant Protection: Facilitate occupant awareness, avoidance of and escape from a building fire.
- Containment or Compartmentation: Limit the spread of fire from the room or area of origin.
- Extinguishment: Implement the use of properly installed and maintained active suppression systems as well as building access for emergency services.
