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10.1.1
 
 

Designer Course

Applied Sprinkler Technology

The Applied Sprinkler Technology Series was developed to train designers on all aspects of fire sprinkler technology and design. It is based on the 1999 ed. of NFPA 13. This is a 3-level series, divided into modules, and comes with online testing. Each module includes a series of lessons that cover a particular topic within the scope of that module.

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Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
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The course will be sent out only after the purchaser fills out the  Student Course Assignment Form.

Some of the topics in Book I are applied sprinkler technology, piping materials, piping supports, basic building layout, sprinkler spacing rules, and fundamentals of sprinkler system layout.

Level 1

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
Level 2

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
Level 3

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

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$250 / per level

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$450 per level

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