Dale Lyman, a senior fire protection consultant at Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC), will present a Fire Smarts webinar on “Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Avoiding Life Safety Pitfalls from Approval to Accreditation” on September 10, 2026, from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern.
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) can pass local building and fire inspections and still encounter significant NFPA 101 ‘Life Safety Code’ and NFPA 99 ‘Health Care Facilities Code’ deficiencies during a CMS/Medicare deemed status or accreditation survey. This course will examine common Life Safety challenges facing both newly constructed or converted ASCs and existing facilities.
Lyman will explore common gaps in new ASC construction, including emergency power and Essential Electrical System requirements, and provide strategies for incorporating Life Safety expertise early in the design and construction process to avoid costly construction delays, postponed procedures, and disruption to operations. For existing ASCs, the presentation will highlight five common areas of Life Safety deficiencies: smoke and fire barriers, hazardous areas, fire and emergency plans, means of egress, and emergency electrical systems. Participants will learn practical, proactive strategies to identify and correct Life Safety Code issues before the surveyor arrives, helping reduce the risk of costly findings and interruptions to patient care.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Dale Lyman, CFPS
Dale Lyman has over 35 years of experience in fire safety and is a Senior Fire Protection Consultant for Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He has extensive public service experience as a Fire Chief, City Emergency Manager, and Fire Marshal as well as earning multiple ICC Certifications.
Dale is a former member of the NFPA 99 ‘Health Care Facilities Code’ technical committee and authored the “Ambulatory Surgery Center Safety Guidebook” which is widely used for healthcare life safety compliance. He holds a Certified Fire Protection Specialist designation from NFPA and advises on life safety compliance for healthcare clients nationwide.
To learn more and to register for the “Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Avoiding Life Safety Pitfalls from Approval to Accreditation” webinar please visit Fire Smarts.
For media and interview inquiries: Please contact info@telgian.com