Flushing Requirements for Fitters

Learn about flushing requirements for fire protection systems. This course will discuss the importance of flushing systems at the required flows to minimize the risk of obstructions downstream in fire protection systems.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Identify and apply the appropriate standards that contain requirements for flushing.
2. Understand the basis for determining the minimum flows required.
3. Understand when flushing needs to occur.
4. Identify and apply additional installation requirements in regards to flushing.

John Johnson

John Johnson, CFPS, joined AFSA in 2020 as Manager of ITM Technical Training. John’s experience spans over 30 years in both fire protection and fire suppression industries. Having worked for industry-leading fire protection manufacturers for 12 years; John has developed and delivered fire protection training for clients around the globe. During his time working for manufacturers, John also participated on corporate code and standards committees and functioned in several capacities on product development and manufacturing projects.

John is experienced in most types of fire protection, his focus is the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. In his 16 years as a contractor; John held roles of increasing responsibility as a technician and installer, designer, and project manager.

John serves on several NFPA standards committees, allowing his experience in the fire protection industry and fire service to uniquely inform his understanding of the close relationship between fixed and manual fire suppression activities, and its application to the standard development process.

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