Storage fire protection symposium announced by SFPE to be held in Chicago
Iain Hoey
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Symposium to focus on storage fire protection in complex facilities
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has announced that it will host the SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium on Storage Fire Protection Challenges from 12 to 14 August 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
According to SFPE, the three-day event will address fire protection concerns across various storage environments, including cold storage, distribution centres and automated storage systems.
The organisation said the symposium will include technical presentations, panel discussions, and a live fire test to support the professional development of fire protection engineers.
Event will explore fire risks in automated and lithium-ion storage
SFPE reported that the symposium’s first two days will include a series of presentations and discussions about fire protection in automated storage facilities and areas with lithium-ion battery hazards.
It added that topics will cover engineering approaches to automated retrieval systems, sprinkler configurations for high-challenge commodities, and strategies for water supply analysis in complex storage layouts.
According to the organisation, several sessions will address cold storage design and performance-based solutions, with contributors sharing research and recommendations on lithium-ion battery loss prevention and commodity classification.
Live fire test to be held at UL Solutions campus
SFPE confirmed that on 14 August 2025, attendees will be transported to the UL Solutions built environment test facility in Northbrook, Illinois.
The organisation said that participants will observe a full-scale fire experiment and interact with researchers and fire safety professionals at the site.
It stated that the live demonstration is designed to connect theoretical guidance with practical implementation by offering direct exposure to fire testing.
Registration open with early bird discount available
SFPE said registration for the event is now open via its official website.
The organisation noted that attendees can receive a discounted rate if they register by 21 July 2025.
Further information, including the full agenda and speaker list, is available at www.sfpe.org/storagesymposium.
Storage fire protection symposium announced by SFPE in the United States: Summary
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers has announced a symposium on storage fire protection.
The event will take place in Chicago, Illinois, from 12 to 14 August 2025.
The symposium will focus on fire protection challenges in storage facilities such as warehouses, automated systems and cold storage.
It will include technical sessions on suppression systems, lithium-ion storage and performance-based design.
A full-scale fire test will be conducted on the final day at the UL Solutions test campus.
SFPE said the event supports the advancement of fire protection engineering.
Registration is now open, with discounted rates available until 21 July 2025.
Further details are available at www.sfpe.org/storagesymposium.