Welcome to the SFPE Great Plains Chapter web site!

Please review our site and contact us at at sfpegreatplains@gmail.com if you have any questions about our Society.  You can also click Join Us if you are interested in becoming a member.  To renew an existing Chapter membership, click here.

Go to the Presentations page to download information from prior events....

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2026-2027 SFPE Great Plains Chapter Board Elections

Chapter members only announcement!

Elections for the upcoming chapter calendar year will be held at a special board meeting in June. There are 5 chapter officer positions, with an additional 7 at-large board members. We are in particular need of people to serve in the upcoming Vice President and President roles. If anyone is interested in running for a position, or knows of someone they would like to nominate, please email the chapter at sfpegreatplains@gmail.com. Please contact us by June 8th so ballots can be prepared for voting at the board meeting on June 10th.

A link to a list of chapter officer duties, as well as a link to the chapter constitution can be found at https://sfpegreatplains.wildapricot.org/Board-Members.

2026 SFPE Great Plains Chapter Annual Conference – Thursday, September 24

Topic: Understanding the Fire Alarm Requirements of the IBC-2024

This is a one day event that will be relevant for code officials, architects, engineers, contractors and layout technicians.

Registration at: https://sfpegreatplains.wildapricot.org/event-6696119  

The program topics will include:

• A thorough review of the fire alarm requirements by use group, as well as the general fire alarm requirements included in the IBC.
• Practical exercises used to improve the participant’s knowledge of and how to use the building and fire codes in determining fire alarm requirements.
• Attendee workbook (provided electronically)
• Attendees will need to bring a laptop or tablet to view workbook and class exercises.
• Attendee should bring or have access to the 2024 International Building Code.
• This course consists of 7 Contact Hours for continuing education, with certificates issued by the AFAA. The Attendee must attend the entire seminar to receive credit.
  
  Coursee Outline:
• • Part 1 – Introduction and discussion of Codes and Standards
  • Part 2 – Review the format of the International Building Code and discuss some of the significant changes between editions
  • Part 3 – Specific fire alarm requirements by occupancy use group and occupant load
  • Part 4 – General fire alarm requirements such as submittal document requirements
  • Part 5 – Practical exercises and discussion of fire alarm system requirements

The capacity for this event is limited to 46 attendees, and registration closes on September 16, so make sure to reserve your spot soon!

Location:

Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine St
Omaha, NE 68106

Presenter:

Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.

Registration Cost:

$200.00 per person for chapter members
$200.00 per person for AHJs
$250.00 per person for non-members
(Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided)

The agenda for the day will include:

8:00 – 9:00 am: Attendee Check-in

9:00 – 10:30 am: Morning Session 1

10:30 – 10:40 am: Morning Break

10:40 – 12:00 pm: Morning Session 2

12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 – 2:50 pm: Afternoon Session 1

2:50 – 3:00 pm: Afternoon Break

3:00 – 5:00 pm: Afternoon Session 2

Sponsorship Opportunity:

If any companies or individuals are interested in providing conference sponsorship, please contact the Chapter Treasurer Travis Degoei at travis.degoei@mw-as.com. The benefits provided include:

Platinum - $1000

• 8’ table with two chairs for a booth/product display.
• Continental breakfast and lunch
• One complimentary conference registrant
• Listing in conference directory
• Company logo and contact information displayed on the chapter website for year

Gold - $600

• One complimentary conference registrant
• Listing in conference directory
• Company logo and contact information displayed on the chapter website for year

Silver - $350

• Listing in conference directory

If spending the night, a special lodging rate is available for Scott Conference Center event attendees at:

Courtyard Omaha Aksarben Village
1625 S 67th St
Omaha, NE 68106
402-970-0262

Courtyard.com/OMAWT

Residence Inn Omaha Aksarben Village

1717 S 67th St
Omaha, NE 68106
402-926-0302

Marriott.com/OMAKV

Documents to the proposed changes to the Nebraska Life Safety Code and Fire Code:

State of Nebraska Amendments to the 2012 Edition of NFPA 1, final draft 3-11-19

State of Nebraska 2012 NFPA 101 Amendments 11-20-18 edit

Numerical Listing of Adopted NFPA Codes 3-14-19