JOE CHACON, PE, SELECTED TO GIVE HAZMAT PRESENTATION AT 2025 REGION II ASSP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th

19 Feb JOE CHACON, PE, SELECTED TO GIVE HAZMAT PRESENTATION AT 2025 REGION II ASSP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th

Joe Chacon, a HazMat expert, firefighter, and fire protection engineer from TERPconsulting, has been chosen to present at the 2025 Region II American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Professional Development Conference on Wednesday, March 5th. His 60-minute in-person presentation, scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Palace Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, will delve into HazMat and Fire and Building Codes.

📅 Wednesday, March 5, 2025
⏰ 9:30–10:30 AM
📍 Breakout Session #5, Track B

“I’m eagerly anticipating the opportunity to share my expertise on HazMat with ASSP attendees,” Joe expressed regarding his ASSP presentation next month. “Key topics of discussion will encompass the practical application of code requirements outlined in the International Fire Code (IFC) and International Building Code (IBC) concerning the storage and utilization of hazardous materials.”

A renowned expert in the HazMat field, Joe’s presentation will focus on the chemical classification process to ensure appropriate requirements are enforced. The IFC and IBC hazard classifications will be compared to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) classifications. The IFC and IBC Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQ) will also be discussed along with requirements when the MAQ is exceeded.

Joe’s ASSP presentation will also delve into the code requirements enforced in the IBC versus the IFC, differentiate between IBC/IFC hazard classifications and GHS/DOT, develop a systematic approach to the hazard classification process, determine code impacts as a result of quantities being stored or used, and identify Group H occupancy classification requirements and explain conditions that exempt a building from Group H requirements.

To register for the ASSP Region II Professional Development Conference at Palace Station Hotel & Casino, visit Registration.

ABOUT JOE CHACON, PE

Creator of the TheHazMatApp, firefighter, and former HazMat technician for the city of Henderson, NV, Joe is a principal member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1620 — the NFPA Standard on Pre-Incident Planning and is an alternate on NFPA 420 — Standard on Fire Protection of Cannabis Growing and Processing Facilities. Joe is a registered fire protection engineer in seven states and has an M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is a global association for occupational safety and health professionals. For more than 100 years, ASSP has provided education, standards development, advocacy, and a professional community to support the advancement of its members and the profession. ASSP members are dedicated to creating safe work environments by preventing workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.