The Cook & Boardman Group

With over a decade of experience in fire and egress door safety, inspections, and program implementation, Nicole leads with a people-first approach and deep technical expertise. At Cook & Boardman, she manages national fire door programs focused on life safety, code compliance, and education.

Certified in QFDI, QFDT, CFDAI, DSI, AAADM, and Won-Door inspections, she collaborates with AHJs and industry professionals to raise awareness and drive safer, code-compliant buildings. Whether mentoring inspectors or presenting at industry events, her goal is to turn fire door knowledge into life-saving action.

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Upcoming Trade Shows Nicole is attending:

NFPA Conference & Expo - June 16 - June 20 - Las Vegas, NV
Healthcare Facilities Innovation Conference - July 27 - July 30 - Columbus, OH
North Carolina Healthcare Engineers Assoc. - August 5 - August 8 - Winston-Salem, NC
Mid-Atlantic Life Safety Conference - October 24 - Annapolis, MD
DHI conNextions - November 5 - November 6 - Fort Worth, TX
NFMT - March 10 - March 12 - Charlotte, NC (2026)

Fire and life safety systems work best when inspections, repairs, and upgrades are fully integrated with your broader facility security plan. When doors, hardware, access control, and electronic security solutions operate in silos, critical gaps can occur - putting compliance, timelines, and lives at risk.

At Cook & Boardman, we align technical expertise with real-world building conditions to ensure your fire and egress door systems support code compliance, emergency response readiness, and overall occupant safety. Integration isn’t just about technology—it’s about ensuring every component works together when it matters most.

NFPA 101 - Life Safety - Means of Egress (SAF-MEA) - Principal - Representing The Cook & Boardman Group

NFPA 5000 - Building Construction and Safety Code - Means of Egress (SAF-MEA) - Principal - Representing The Cook & Boardman Group

NFPA 80 - Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives - Principal - Representing The Cook & Boardman Group - Submission Published 2025 Edition

NFPA 105 - Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives - Principal - Representing The Cook & Boardman Group - Submission Published 2025 Edition

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