Mark joined Henderson Engineers in 2004 and quickly began establishing client relationships that he still maintains today. As the healthcare sector executive, Mark coordinates strategy to support Henderson’s healthcare sector clients and partners across North America. He has designed healthcare environments for some of the biggest names in the industry, providing technical expertise and often working in tandem with our team of healthcare specialists at our sister company, Henderson Building Solutions. Mark is heavily involved with many professional organizations, including ASHE, NFPA, and ICC, among others, and was recognized as the outstanding Building Professional on Healthcare Design’s 2020 HCD 10.
Courses
Essential Hospital Life Safety Design: Compliance with IBC and NFPA 101
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 2:00-3:00pm EST
Designing healthcare facilities requires a deep understanding of life safety systems that protect patients, staff, and visitors. This presentation is tailored to expand designers’ knowledge of life safety requirements and gain practical tools for integrating these critical elements into hospital and ambulatory care design. Through an exploration of passive fire protection strategies, attendees will gain clarity on the often complex and overlapping requirements found in the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. We will look at egress requirements tailored to healthcare occupancies and explore how to approach egress planning that meets code, supports operations, and prioritizes life safety.
In addition to passive strategies, the session will address active systems, offering an overview of basic design requirements for fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Designed to be both informative and actionable, this session will equip attendees with tools to better collaborate with engineers, code consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to create projects are both compliant and safe.