SMSHE offers educational meetings and events throughout the year. Our educational meetings are designed to provide to our members and guests information regarding regulatory compliance and new technology designed for healthcare facilities. Lunch is provided at the meetings by SMSHE, or the presenter. Our meetings are typically held at the Engineering Society of Detroit in Southfield or at a local healthcare facility.

Other events provided by SMSHE are our holiday luncheon and annual business meeting, networking events, SMSHE Schmooze (in conjunction with the AIA Healthcare conference), and our annual golf outing.

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January 14, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

SPEAKER BIO:

Candace Kitchen

Candace is Total Door Systems’ lead presenter and educator for integrated door systems, life safety, and building code courses. With over six years of experience, she collaborates closely with architects, engineers, hotels, fire safety professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure they have the most up-to-date information on life safety building codes and product options for compliance. A key member of the Total Door Systems customer service team, Candace assists each client with her characteristic high energy and positive approach.

PRESENTATION:

Integrated Fire and Smoke Door Systems: Specifying Your Own Safety Net

Presentation Synopsis:

In this course we will discuss integrated doors systems, sustainability, compliance, and code. We will understand the importance of smoke and fire protection in various applications and vertical markets and how with the proper protection from integrated door systems, you can save lives. We will present benefits of the integrated door system for fire and smoke. As a learner, you will have the opportunity to see real life examples and apply those to current buildings. You will see how and when to use these systems and the simplicity there is when so much weight is on your shoulders.

Lunch / Meeting sponsored by Total Door

Details

Date:
January 14, 2026
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Venue

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$50.00
30 available