6 Modules

Upon completion, the student will receive 21.6 CEUs (216 hours).

Module A   Introduction to Applied Sprinkler Technology (36 Hours)

• Lesson 1   Some Basic Things About Your Job as a Sprinkler Designer
• Lesson 2   An Overview of Fire Protection and Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems
• Lesson 3   History and Evolution of the Automatic Fire Sprinkler
• Lesson 4   Types of Systems

Module B   Piping Materials (45 Hours)

• Lesson 5   Overhead Piping Materials
• Lesson 6   Piping Materials and Joints
• Lesson 7   Copper Tubing
• Lesson 8   Polybutylene Piping Systems
• Lesson 9   CPVC Plastic Piping Systems

Module C       Piping Supports (18 Hours)

• Lesson 10   Hangers and Supports
• Lesson 11   Protection of Piping Subject to Earthquake

Module D       Basic Building Layout (36 Hours)

• Lesson 12        Design Drawings and Specifications
• Lesson 13        Construction Types
• Lesson 14        Elements of a Building Layout
• Lesson 15        Drawing of a Background

Module E   Sprinkler Spacing Rules (36 Hours)

• Lesson 16   Occupancies and Hazard Classification
• Lesson 17    Standard Sprinkler Spacing
• Lesson 18   Specific Sprinklers – Spacing and Position
• Lesson 19   Other Specific Sprinklers – Spacing, Location, and Position

Module F   Fundamentals of Sprinkler System Layout (45 Hours)

• Lesson 20   Layout of Sprinklers
• Lesson 21   Types of System Configurations
• Lesson 22   Preliminary Piping Layout
• Lesson 24    Final Drawings
• Lesson 23    Coordination

5 Modules

Upon completion, the student will receive 18.0 CEUs (180 hours).

Module G   Introduction to Calculations (36 Hours)

• Lesson 1   Introduction to Basic Hydraulics
• Lesson 2   Introduction to Water Supplies
• Lesson 3   Water Demand Requirements
• Lesson 4   Pipe Schedule Systems

Module H       Advanced Calculations (36 Hours)

• Lesson 5   Hand Calculations to End Sprinkler
• Lesson 6   Hand Calculations – Branch Line to Main
• Lesson 7   Hand Calculations – Main to Source
• Lesson 8   Computer Calculations and Plan Submittal with Calculations

Module I   System Types (45 Hours)

• Lesson 9   Wet Systems
• Lesson 10   Antifreeze Systems
• Lesson 11   Dry Pipe Systems
• Lesson 12   Preaction Systems
• Lesson 13   Deluge Systems

Module J   Fundamental Materials (36 Hours)

• Lesson 14   Material Takeoff
• Lesson 15   Sleeving
• Lesson 16   Volumes, Surface Areas, Piping Offsets, etc.
• Lesson 17   Drains

Module K   Support Systems (27 Hours)

• Lesson 18  Standpipes and Hose Connections
• Lesson 19  Fire Department Pumper Connections and Inspector’s Tests
• Lesson 20  Underground and Backflow

5 Modules

Upon completion, the student will receive 15.3 CEUs (153 hours).

Module L   General Information (18 Hours)

• Lesson 1    Codes and Standards
• Lesson 2   Metric Units and Conversions

Module M   Pumps and Tanks (18 Hours)

• Lesson 3   Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
• Lesson 4   Tanks in Fire Protection Design

Module N   Storage Design (18 Hours)

• Lesson 5   Storage Criteria
• Lesson 6   Fire Protection Design for Rack Storage Systems

Module O   Specialty Systems (63 Hours)

• Lesson 7   Low Expansion Foam Fire Protection
• Lesson 8   Flow Control Systems
• Lesson 9   Exposure Protection
• Lesson 10   Water Spray Systems
• Lesson 11   Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems: Carbon Dioxide, Clean Agent, Dry Chemical, and Wet Chemical
• Lesson 12   Water Mist
• Lesson 13   Alarm and Detection

Module P   Administrative (36 Hours)

• Lesson 14   Inspection and Maintenance
• Lesson 15   Project Management
• Lesson 16   Introduction to Estimating Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Lesson 17   Contracts, Letter of Proposal, and Change Orders