Our Seminars

SUNDAY 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

AFSA Sprinkler Challenge

Kevin Hall, M.Eng, P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE
American Fire Sprinkler Association

Josh McDonald, MSET, CFPS, CWBSP, WBITM
American Fire Sprinkler Association

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

INSTALL, DESIGN

This seminar focuses on understanding the requirements of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

SUNDAY 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Annual Fire Pump Testing in NFPA 25 – 2013 (CA Ed.)

John Johnson, CFPS
American Fire Sprinkler Association

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

ITM, FITTER

This course will detail requirements for annual fire pump flow testing with discussion on the pump placard, pump curves, flow measurement and devices, and flow points.

SUNDAY 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

NFPA 4 – The Debate Over the Inclusion of Passive Fire Protection Features in the Integrated Test

Terry Victor, SET
Johnson Controls Fire Protection

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

OTHER TECHNICAL, ITM

This seminar will explain the arguments on both sides of the change to the 2021 edition of NFPA4, Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing, and offer a possible solution for the technical committee to consider.

SUNDAY 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

To List or Not to List? That is the Question!

John August Denhardt, FPE, FSFPE, ET
American Fire Sprinkler Association

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

OTHER TECHNICAL

This seminar will discuss the requirements for air compressors for fire protection systems.

SUNDAY 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Dry Pipe Systems Be Trippin’

Josh McDonald, MSET, CFPS, CWBSP, WBITM
American Fire Sprinkler Association

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

INSTALL, DESIGN

This seminar will review the types of dry pipe systems and the appropriate set pressures and components.

SUNDAY 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Responsibilities of the Layout Technician and Installer

John August Denhardt, FPE, FSFPE, ET
American Fire Sprinkler Association

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

OTHER TECHNICAL, FITTER

This course will detail how the responsibilities of both the layout technician and installer impact one another’s roles.

SUNDAY 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Update on Suppression Research from the Research Foundation

Victoria Hutchison
Fire Protection Research Foundation

Jacqueline Wilmot, P.E.
Fire Protection Research Foundation

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

OTHER TECHNICAL

The objective of this presentation is to update the AFSA audience on the Fire Protection Research Foundation’s completed and ongoing research related to suppression and provide guidance and recommendations based on this research.

SUNDAY 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Updates to NFPA 25, 2023 Edition

Kevin Hall, M.Eng, P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE
American Fire Sprinkler Association

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

ITM

This seminar will discuss changes made to the 2023 edition of NFPA 25.

SUNDAY 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Fire Sprinkler System Monitoring: What Gets Connected to the Fire Alarm System?

Tom Parrish, SET, CFPS, PSP
Automatic Fire Alarm Association

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

OTHER TECHNICAL

This session will review IBC Chapter 9, NFPA 13, NFPA 20, and NFPA 72.

SUNDAY 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Inspecting, Testing, and Maintaining Fire Pumps

Josh McDonald, MSET, CFPS, CWBSP, WBITM
American Fire Sprinkler Association

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

ITM, FITTER

This course will detail the weekly/monthly inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements of electric and diesel fire pumps.

SUNDAY 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

What’s Shaking in Seismic Protection

Victoria B. Valentine, P.E.
American Fire Sprinkler Association

CEU

0.1

| CPD

1.0

| CH

1.0

INSTALL, DESIGN

This session will review the evolving structural standards on earthquake activity and similar forces, such as ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.

SUNDAY 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Career Possibilities for Sprinkler Technicians

Bob Caputo, CET, CFPS
American Fire Sprinkler Association

James Golinveaux
Viking Corporation

Russell Leavitt, CFPS, SET
Telgian Holdings, Inc.

Steve Leyton
Protection Design and Consulting

CEU

0.15

| CPD

1.5

| CH

1.5

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

This session involves a panel discussion with four industry professionals whose fire sprinkler careers commenced as technicians. Participants will learn methods for shaping their future and achieving the highest levels of success.

OUR SEMINARS