Alterations codes for non-residential buildings are frequently misunderstood, which often leads to a significant number of designs being incorrectly drawn. This session will focus in particular on the topic of luminaire alterations, including a review of lighting wiring alterations and specific triggers and requirements. The speaker will discuss three distinct calculation methods to determine the requirements for various projects, and provide a detailed examination of luminaire component modifications, including the conditions that necessitate these changes.

This session will describe guidelines for setting up a comprehensive electrical preventive maintenance program for your electrical distribution system by using infrared and ultrasonic inspections, regular hands-on maintenance (as in cleaning and torquing the switchgear), along with GFI testing and current injection on large circuit breakers. Included in the presentation will be an updated arc flash hazard analysis to get you in compliance with NFPA70B Standards. Learn how to prevent unexpected costly downtime by turning a preventive maintenance program into a predictive maintenance program.

This presentation will explore the roles and responsibilities of facilities managers during disasters and disruptive events. Responding to events can be streamlined by shifting into a management by objective approach by initiating pre-identified tools and structure for this purpose. This presentation will assist facilities managers in defining the four phases of emergency management to prepare for disasters and responding to disruptive events.

Routine roof inspections can help prevent leaks and delay replacements, but not all roof inspections are created equal. This session will cover the latest advances in roof inspections, including technology advances, infrared or thermal scanning, core sampling, and more. The speaker also will review inspection best practices like timing, frequency, and more.

The University of California-Los Angeles – located on 419 acres in West L.A. – was recognized this year with a prestigious USGBC-CA “green portfolio” award to honor the 70+ green building certifications completed. Hear about programs and initiatives developed by UCLA to ensure that buildings continue to operate sustainably, and about how facilities and maintenance measures play a major role.

Enhance your expertise in fire safety testing and inspection with this session designed for facility managers and facility engineers. This presentation delves into the testing and inspection requirements of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, ensuring conformance to NFPA standards. Beyond basic water sprinkler systems, the seminar will cover advanced detection and suppression systems tailored for specialty and high-risk environments. Discover effective procedures for safeguarding critical facilities and maintaining business continuity. Join us for this insightful one-hour presentation to enhance your knowledge and ensure uptime of your facility and the safety of your staff.

In today's fast-paced work environments, every facilities manager encounters significant challenges and opportunities. Technology has certainly streamlined many processes, yet without a compelling vision, progress can be stifled. This presentation will focus on a multi-part strategy: leadership development, honing strategic and business management skills, and understanding your industry. The session will provide valuable information to help you advance your facilities career.

This presentation will provide facility managers with the tools to understand pavement defects and repair options related specifically to asphalt concrete. The speaker will describe how to perform a simple site review and how to determine the best methods for tackling pavement repair for your facility. He will also discuss how to budget for your short- and long-term expenditures, and will explain the best time of year to perform repairs to your facility in order to obtain the best quality project at the most competitive value.

A detailed compressed air system audit examines the function and performance of a compressed air system with data collection as a core feature. This session will describe problems you can solve with an air audit, which sensors you need, and details on data analysis. Learn what you need to know to save energy and resolve problems in your compressed air system.

Discover how drone technology is transforming facility management in this session. Learn how AI-powered inspections using 3D mapping, high-resolution images, and thermal imaging can help you identify building issues early. This proactive approach not only enhances tenant satisfaction but also reduces costly insurance claims and protects your investments. Join this presentation to see how drones can streamline your maintenance processes and safeguard your facilities.

Aging and outdated grids, coupled with accelerating environmental stressors on grid infrastructure and on communities, threaten our access to reliable, resilient, and affordable electricity service now more than ever. For many of us, whether utilities can rise to the challenge to meet customer needs—and whether they can do so in a timely manner—is highly uncertain. Hear about the City of Beverly Hills Electrical Resilience Action Plan to learn more about investment and operating strategies that facilities managers and their local authorities can take to better understand their current and future outage risks, to unravel the mystery of utility engagement and coordination, to improve the reliability and resilience of their electricity supply, and to create more options to control facility costs.

This presentation introduces occupational safety and health requirements for private businesses and public entities. Topics include an overview of Cal/OSHA requirements, components of an effective Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP); recommendations for implementing a safety and health program, and worker training requirements. This presentations is geared toward managers and supervisors.

NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® is the topic of this presentation, which will focus on safety related work practices, safety related maintenance requirements and safety requirements for special equipment.  Also learn about additional resources for electrical safety in the workplace. This session will advance on-the-job safety for you, your staff members, and contracted people.

Hear about operation and maintenance Best Practices for green buildings including exterior site issues, water efficiency, cleaning products, material and supply purchasing, energy, and indoor environmental quality to improve the performance of both existing buildings and newly designed green buildings.

Standby power system testing, although often misunderstood and misapplied, is critical to the reliability of a modern power system. This session will walk attendees through the final part of the four major stages of testing that takes place for a generator set: maintenance testing. This review of best practices will empower facility owners and managers to administer appropriate test strategies in an effort to maintain a reliable power system.

Attendees will congregate in the meeting room, and from there walk over to Southern California’s second largest hotel, Hilton Anaheim, adjacent to the Convention Center, for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes its facilities operations happen. The tour will show you the steam plant, chiller plant, and emergency generation equipment. It also will include water treatment, cooling towers and pumping operations.