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Department of State – Division of Building Standards and Codes
for Code Enforcement Officials and Building Safety Inspectors

In accordance with 19 NYCRR §1208-3.4, the following courses, developed by the Department of State, are deemed advanced in-service training courses:

The 2025 Advanced In-Service – Part 1 (Course #T02-07-3363) shall be 4 hours in duration and provides 4 hours in Topic 1 – Code Enforcement and Administration. 

The 2025 Advanced In-Service – Part 2 (Course #T02-07-3364) shall be 5 hours in duration and provides 5 hours in Topic 2 – Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.

The 2025 Advanced In-Service – Part 3 (Course #T02-07-3365) shall be 3 hours in duration and provides 3 hours in Topic 3 – Energy Conservation Construction Code.

Building Safety Inspectors (BSIs) must successfully complete the following advanced-in-service training courses totaling 4 hours of training by December 31, 2026 to maintain certification.

2025 WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS

THESE WEBINARS ARE PART OF YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

Wednesday October 14th, 2025 @ 1 PM

Codes that Safeguard Construction (Construction Safety)

The Dangers of Vacant Dwelling Challenges and Solutions

Ray O’Brocki, C.B.O. Director, Fire Service Relations

This is a 3-hour webinar offering over two seperate topics

Wednesday December 17th, 2025 @ 12 PM (Noon) - 2 PM

Richard Roberts  – Senior Industry Affairs Manager
Honeywell Building Automation

Summary Changes to the 2022 Edition of the NFPA 72®
National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code ( 1 Hour )

Attendes will learn about the new requirements for batteries, abandoned fire alarm equipment, carbon monoxide detection, low frequency audible alarm signal, remote access to systems, wireless pathways and supervising stations.

Summary of Key Changes to the 2024 ICC Model Codes ( 1 Hour )

An informative 60 minute discussion that provides an overview of the new requirements in the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) model codes for in-building emergency responder communications, smoke detection, two-way stairway communication systems, pull stations, low frequency audible fire alarm signal, visual notification appliances, carbon monoxide (CO) detection systems, mass notification risk analysis for Group E occupancies, and lithium ion battery energy storage systems (ESS).

Fire Prevention Week
October 5-11, 2025

Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home

“Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely.

The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.

Charging something big like an e-bike, scooter, or power tool with a lithium- ion battery? Do it outside.

Use a flat, dry area away from direct sunlight, anything wet, kids, or tripping hazards.

And make sure your bike or device is secure—so it doesn’t fall while charging.

Charge any lithium-ion battery device on a hard surface—never on your bed,couch, or under a pillow.

And don’t over charge.

Once it’s at 100%, unplugand move on.

Before you buy anything with a lithium-ion battery, do your homework.

Check the packaging and product for a mark from a  nationally recognized testing lab—that stamp means it meets real safety standards.

A lot of products sold online and in stores don’t, and that can seriously increase your risk of fire.

Don’t toss lithium-ion batteries ordevices in the trash or regularrecycling bins—they can start a fire.Drop them off at a legit batteryrecycling spot —it’s safer and waybetter for the planet.

Visit call2recycle.org to find a drop-off location near you.

Anything with a lithium-ion battery— phones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools —can become a fire hazard if it’s not charged safely.

Always use the charger that came with the device or one approved by the manufacturer.

If the cord only works when you bend it just right, it’s time to replace it.

LATEST NEWS AND TRAINING BULLETINS

This free 60-minute webinar is being held on Wednesday, October 15th. This session explores how the NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system standard directly influences the

October 9, 2025, from 11:00 – 12:00 P.M. EDT (-5 UTC) DescriptionIn this webinar, we will examine how sprinkler systems factor into fire investigations and

Part of the Leadership Principles Webinar Series Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 1 pm Eastern [60 minutes] Public safety agencies are navigating a pivotal leadership

REGISTER HERE Join us September 19, 2025 2 pm ET • 1 pm CT • 11 am PT Modern logistics facility construction is set for

Join us on Wednesday, September 8, at 12:30 p.m. ET for an engaging session exploring the fire risks associated with the growing use of solar technology on

Simply put charging equipment are electrical appliances and disconnecting requirements for this type of electrical equipment is already addressed in the National Electrical Code (NEC)

NYSFMIA Seeks
Members Input

As the saying goes, “An organization is only as good as its people.”

That is why NYSFMIA is asking its members to become involved with the website.

  • Have you read a good prevention article lately?
  • Are you doing something out of the ordinary at your department in the realm of fire prevention?
  • Do you need to promote an upcoming safety education event?

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New York State Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association
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West Henrietta, New York 14586-0086
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