Intermediate Design School
AFSA Headquarters 1410 East Renner Rd., Suite 150, Richardson, TX, United StatesNext Level Design Experienced layout technicians will find this blended learning course useful to understand the tools they utilize in-depth and gain a deeper knowledge of layout standpipes, fire pumps, seismic protection, and the design requirements for general storage. In addition to mastering requirements in NFPA 13, NFPA 14, and NFPA 20, students will utilize […]
Tennessee Chapter Training
Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United StatesAFSA National and the Tennessee Chapter of AFSA are pleased to offer a full day of training presented by AFSA Vice President of Technical Services & Engineering John Denhardt, P.E., FSFPE. The training will consist of two 4-hour seminars: one on "Keeping up with NFPA 25" and the other on "Keeping up with NFPA 14." […]
Sprinkler Types & Characteristics (CAL FIRE)
Online WebinarThis webinar details differences in sprinkler types and considerations for design and inspection, testing, and maintenance. This webinar will discuss key differences in orientation, spray patterns, response, temperature rating, and application. Specific topics will include residential sprinklers, ESFR sprinklers, CMSA sprinklers, standard spray sprinklers, special sprinklers, and nozzles. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the different spray […]
Beginning Design School
The Beginning Design School presents a comprehensive, practical approach to preparing fire sprinkler system drawings. Over a three-week period, students will attend six live webinars studying and reviewing the installation and design approach requirements of NFPA 13 (2019) while completing self-paced exercises and module assessments. Q&A sessions and open discussions will also be included as […]
Hands-On Course for Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Water-based Fire Protection Systems
This class will provide a 3-day hands-on review of the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) requirements for sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and common components for water-based fire protection systems through classroom-based review and hands-on demonstrations and practice. Half of the course includes a classroom-based review, and the other half consists of hands-on demonstrations […]
Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations Workshop
AFSA Headquarters 1410 East Renner Rd., Suite 150, Richardson, TX, United StatesIn this three-day, in-person workshop, students will understand and apply principles of hydraulics, including the different types of pressure, calculating changes in pressure (elevation and friction loss), and node analysis. Students will apply factors for equivalent length adjustments based on pipe type, size, and system arrangement. Using the principles of hydraulics, students will select a […]
Proposed Updates to NFPA 20
Online WebinarNFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, is concluding its revision cycle, and the language that will be included in the 2025 edition is almost set. This webinar will review the important first and second draft revisions and provide an update on any topics that may be up for debate […]
Virginia Chapter Training
Fairfax County FASST Lab 12099 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA, United StatesThe Virginia Chapter is pleased to offer a full day of NFPA 25 training presented by AFSA Vice President of Technical Services & Engineering John Denhardt, P.E., FSFPE. Seminars Include Internal Assessment and Obstruction Investigations NFPA 25 Inspector Roles and Responsibilities Beyond the Annual Inspection: 3-yr, 5-yr & 10-yr Inspections Backflow Preventer Forward Flow Testing Understanding […]
Updates to Flexible Sprinkler Hoses
Online WebinarUL 2443 Standard for Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings for Fire Protection Service has been revised to address historical questions regarding flexible sprinkler hoses. The new product standard now addresses maximum K-factors for sprinklers, new methods for determining friction loss and the maximum number of bends, and updates to marking requirements and installation instructions. Concurrently, […]
Beginning Design School
The Beginning Design School presents a comprehensive, practical approach to preparing fire sprinkler system drawings. Over a three-week period, students will attend six live webinars studying and reviewing the installation and design approach requirements of NFPA 13 (2019) while completing self-paced exercises and module assessments. Q&A sessions and open discussions will also be included as […]
Intermediate Design School
AFSA Headquarters 1410 East Renner Rd., Suite 150, Richardson, TX, United StatesNext Level Design Experienced layout technicians will find this blended learning course useful to understand the tools they utilize in-depth and gain a deeper knowledge of layout standpipes, fire pumps, seismic protection, and the design requirements for general storage. In addition to mastering requirements in NFPA 13, NFPA 14, and NFPA 20, students will utilize […]
Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations Workshop
AFSA Headquarters 1410 East Renner Rd., Suite 150, Richardson, TX, United StatesIn this three-day, in-person workshop, students will understand and apply principles of hydraulics, including the different types of pressure, calculating changes in pressure (elevation and friction loss), and node analysis. Students will apply factors for equivalent length adjustments based on pipe type, size, and system arrangement. Using the principles of hydraulics, students will select a […]