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Attention AHJs
The American Fire Sprinkler Association
and the Center for Life Safety Education invite all Authorities
Having Jurisdiction to attend two seminars and the largest fire
sprinkler exhibition in the country FREE!
This free training will award up to 5.5 Continuing
Education Units to attendees. Be
sure to sign in on the Sign In sheets and complete an evaluation
form for each seminar to receive credit. Certificates will be mailed
to attendees afterwards.
[Download Registration Form]
| Seminar 1: |
| Fire Sprinkler Plan Review for the
Fire Service Professional |
Friday., Oct. 16
7a – 11a
Review of automatic fire sprinkler system plans has
become very complex as NFPA 13 has included more information.
The seminar will take attendees through a hands-on review of
a fire sprinkler system plan, including the hydraulic calculations,
the earthquake brace calculations, and the underground supply
system. Decisions on the part of the system designer dealing
with hazard and commodity classification, sprinkler selection
and spacing, and materials selection will all be among the topics
which are a part of the review. This seminar will rely heavily
on attendee participation, and will develop a detailed list of
deficiencies. A question and answer session will follow the completion
of the plan review. Plan reviewers and field inspectors should
find this seminar helpful, and will most likely find areas where
their own review checklist can be modified or improved. An architect's
scale and a copy of the 2007 edition of NFPA 13 are strongly
recommended for attendees.
Speaker:
KENNETH WAGONER, SET
Ken, a 1977 graduate of Bethany College (KS), is the owner of Parsley Consulting,
located in Escondido, California. He has 28 years of experience in automatic
sprinkler system and fire alarm system design, review and construction management.
Wagoner has achieved NICET certification in all four subfields of fire protection:
automatic sprinkler system layout, fire alarm systems, inspection & testing,
and special hazards. He is also certified as a Uniform Fire Code Inspector,
has achieved NFPA certification as a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS),
and as a Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE). He is an AFSA-designated alternate
representative to the NFPA committee on Professional Qualifications for Fire
Inspectors and Plan Reviewers, which publishes NFPA 1031; and the Hanging and
Bracing Committee of NFPA 13. He has published numerous articles on the design
and review process, presented online virtual seminars, and teaches monthly
classes sponsored by the San Diego Fire Protection Association. He is an active
member of the NFPA, the AFSA, the UFCI, and the SDFPA. |
| Seminar 2: |
| When to Call the Cavalry |
Friday, Oct. 16
12:00p - 1:30p
The class will discuss several situations an AHJ may encounter
in sprinklered facilities. Several case studies will be presented
with problems encountered and one possible solution for each
situation. The case studies will include: 1) an upfit of an
existing office using flexible sprinkler heads, 2) a tenant
upfit of an existing retail space in a strip mall, 3) conversion
of an existing manufacturing occupancy to a plastics storage
facility, 4) conversion of a typical retail to a “big
box” retail. This seminar’s goals are to identify
the problems and identify whom the AHJ can turn to for help
and assistance.
Speaker: Ralph Foster, III,
P.E.
Ralph Foster is the principal of Foster Engineering and Consulting
and is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer in multiple states.
He earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University
of South Carolina and is an NPFA Certified Fire Inspector
I and Certified Fire Plans Examiner. He worked for over 20
years in the public sector conducting inspections and life
safety code analysis of buildings; analyzing active and passive
fire suppression and detection systems; has extensive experience
with Performance Based Design. He worked for the SC State
Fire Marshal's Office for over 18 years where he served as
a Staff Engineer, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal, Manager
of Engineering Services, and taught both state and national
certification courses. He is a member of SFPE, NFPA, ICC,
and AFSA. He is active in the SC Fire Marshals Association,
the Central Savannah River Chapter of the SFPE and the SC
Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association. He is a member of
the SC Army National Guard, an Assistant Scoutmaster with
Troop 10, and resides in Columbia with his family. |
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Don't miss seeing the latest products and services
available throughout the country as AFSA hosts the industry's largest
exhibition in North America. All Authorities Having Jurisdiction
are invited to the exhibit Friday, Oct. 16, from 11:30a
- 3:30p.
The 16th annual Apprentice Competition will be held Friday in the
exhibit hall and is always very exciting to observe. You won't
want to miss this!
Location
Manchester Grand Hyatt
One Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
PH: 619-232-1234
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Self parking is available at the hotel
for $22.00 per day or $6.00 per hour. Prices are subject to change
without notice.
[Download
Registration Form]
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The Center
for Life Safety Education offers
many convenient online training seminars for Authorities Having
Jurisdiction. Visit the "Education" page
at the CLSE website for more training opportunities. |
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