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Seminar Descriptions

Technical Changes from 2013 to 2016 Ed. of NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)

Being up to date and armed with the most current information can provide you and your company with a competitive edge. With more than 750 public inputs and 400+ public comments addressed by the NFPA 13 Committees during the 2016 edition code cycle, users of this document will want to see and hear about the significant changes that impact your everyday work practices. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees should be able to: describe new and revised requirements for fire sprinkler system design and installation; discuss the impact of the changes in this edition of the standard on the bidding, design, and installation processes and strategies; identify revised rules for ceiling cloud protection; and understand new and revised storage protection schemes including new criteria for exposed, expanded group A plastic in pallet racks.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 13: 2016 Edition Update

Being up to date and armed with the most current information can provide you and your company with a competitive edge. With more than 750 public inputs and 400+ public comments addressed by the NFPA 13 Committees during the 2016 edition code cycle, users of this document will want to see and hear about the significant changes that impact your everyday work practices. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees should be able to: describe new and revised requirements for fire sprinkler system design and installation; discuss the impact of the changes in this edition of the standard on the bidding, design, and installation processes and strategies; identify revised rules for ceiling cloud protection; understand new and revised storage protection schemes including new criteria for exposed, expanded group A plastic in pallet racks; and identify significant changes in the latest edition of NFPA 13 and apply them to daily projects.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.) Installation of Sprinkler Systems – 2 Days

This 16-hour seminar is a comprehensive review of the 2016 edition of NFPA 13. Attendees participate in an extensive examination of the standard with an emphasis on the structure and organization of the document, as well as interpreting, and applying the various requirements, including occupancy hazard classification, system types, components, and installation requirements. Additionally, information regarding water supplies, design deliverables, and acceptance testing are addressed with an emphasis on their practical application. Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to identify the organization of the © American Fire Sprinkler Association | Dallas, TX | All rights reserved. | Rev 01/2019 2 standard; locate and apply the basic requirements; interpret and apply terms as defined by the standard, as well as find supporting material for the conclusions reached. This seminar benefits contractors, engineers, layout technicians, and AHJs.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)
• 16 Credit/Contact Hours; 16.0 CPDs (NICET); 1.6 CEUs

***  The two-day seminar does not cover the depth of application and hands-on problem solving for Storage Occupancies covered in the three-day session.

NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.) Installation of Sprinkler Systems – 3 Days

This 24-hour seminar is a comprehensive review of the 2016 edition of NFPA 13. Attendees participate in an extensive examination of the standard with an emphasis on the structure and organization of the document, as well as interpreting and applying the various requirements including occupancy hazard classification, system types, components, and installation requirements. Additionally, information regarding water supplies, design deliverables, and acceptance testing are addressed with an emphasis on their practical application. This seminar includes a full day on the subject of the protection of storage occupancies. Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to identify the organization of the standard; locate and apply the basic requirements; interpret and apply terms as defined by the standard, as well as find supporting material for the conclusions reached. This seminar benefits contractors, engineers, layout technicians, and AHJs.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.) 24 Credit/Contact Hours; 24.0 CPDs
• 24 Credit/Contact Hours; 24.0 CPDs (NICET); 2.4 CEUs

Spacing and Location of Fire Sprinklers: NFPA 13, Ch. 8 (2016 Ed.)

The basic installation rules for spacing and location of all types of sprinklers can be found in NFPA 13, Chapter 8. These rules have experienced many changes over the course of recent editions making it critical to keep up with the latest requirements. This seminar is designed to help participants gain a greater level of understanding of the structure of the chapter, and increase their ability to navigate and apply the data provided in the chapter along with related definitions provided in Chapter 3. Sprinkler system designers as well as estimators, project managers, installers, inspectors, specifying engineers, and AHJs will all benefit from this seminar. Upon completion, participants should be able to analyze building conditions; generate shop drawings; identity sprinkler system design criteria related to the selection of sprinkler types; interpret and apply rules for spacing & location of various types of sprinklers; explain rules related to sprinkler temperature classification and use of higher temperature sprinklers installed near heat sources; review and apply the rules for obstruction avoidance; identify definitions and rules for sprinkler installation near cloud ceilings, and explain the rules for venting of wet pipe systems.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), basic calculator
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.): Storage Occupancies

This course is a hands-on examination of storage occupancies as defined in the 2016 edition of NFPA 13, and requires an understanding of sprinkler systems and basic layout principles. © American Fire Sprinkler Association | Dallas, TX | All rights reserved. | Rev 01/2019 3 It includes a review of the organization of the standard in relation to storage definitions, classification of storage commodities, and how to locate and apply the requirements for storage protection. Attendees will complete exercises to determine protection criteria for a number of storage arrangements and commodities. Learning objectives for this course include: explain the organization of chapters related to storage; classify commodities; find and apply definitions of storage terms; and locate and apply storage requirements. This seminar benefits contractors, engineers, layout technicians, and AHJs.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

Residential Sprinkler Systems: NFPA 13D, 13R, & 13, 2016 Editions

This seminar will address the design and installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies, per NFPA 13D, Standard for Installation of Sprinklers in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes. An understanding of the regulations for sprinkler spacing, components, and hardware, hydraulic calculation exercises, and water supply evaluations are all covered in detail. Installation requirements, including obstruction avoidance, heat zone limitations, pipe supports, and valve criteria forming the foundation of such systems’ design, are also presented so that attendees may accurately apply the information found in the standard. Included in the presentation are variations in the design requirements for residential or dwelling unit sprinklers found in NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R, to enhance the use of the proper criteria or standard. Participants must bring NFPA 13D to class. It will also be helpful to have NFPA 13R and NFPA 13. Upon completion of this seminar, the participant should be able to restate residential sprinkler spacing rules, calculate minimum water supplies, interpret sprinkler omission rules in residential occupancies, and describe the differences between stand-alone and the various multi-purpose system examples.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13D (2016 Ed.)
• Recommended materials to bring: NFPA 13D (2016 Ed.), NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), scientific calculator
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

NFPA 14 (2016 Ed.) Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

This 4-hour seminar focuses on the design and installation of standpipes while highlighting the 2016 edition changes of NFPA 14. This lecture-based seminar discusses key definitions, classes and types of standpipes, installation and design criteria, the requirements for plans calculations, and acceptance testing. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: explain the organization and key definitions in NFPA 14; describe the types and classes of standpipes and their related installation and design criteria; explain the requirements for plans and calculations for standpipes, and locate and apply acceptance testing requirements.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 14 (2016 Ed.) standard.
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 20 (2016 Ed.) Fire Pumps (4 hrs)

This 4-hour seminar focuses on the installation of stationary fire pumps and the requirements of the 2016 edition of NFPA 20. This lecture-based seminar discusses pump types, electric motor and diesel engine drivers along with their associated controllers. The installation requirements for fire pumps are also reviewed. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: explain the organization of NFPA 20, describe the various types of fire pumps, locate and apply the basic installation requirements for stationary fire pumps, drivers, and controllers. This seminar benefits anyone who specifies, installs, or inspects stationary fire pumps.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 20 (2016 Ed.) standard 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET);

NFPA 20 (2016 Ed.) Fire Pumps (8 hrs)

This 8-hour seminar focuses on the installation of stationary fire pumps and the requirements of the 2016 edition of NFPA 20. Pump basics are reviewed along with an extensive discussion regarding the sizing of fire pumps. Electric motor and diesel engine drivers are examined in depth along with their associated controllers. The installation requirements for fire pumps are also reviewed. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: explain the organization of NFPA 20 and the basic pump principles; locate and apply the installation requirements for stationary fire pumps, drivers, and controllers; and size fire pumps for the most economical application(s). This seminar benefits anyone who specifies, installs, or inspects stationary fire pumps.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 20 (2016 Ed.) standard
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.; 4-hr) Standard for the Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

This half-day seminar provides a review of the major revisions to the 2017 edition of NFPA 25. The significant changes from the 2014 edition will be highlighted along with the reasons for the revisions. Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion regarding the reformatting of the chapter summary tables along with the incorporation of inspection and testing scopes into the text of the standard and the relocation of common components such as gauges and supervisory devices to Chapter 13. Some of the significant revisions include the addition of annexes regarding tagging programs and data connectivity. New requirements regarding automated testing are covered along with changes to inspection frequencies for some system components. The 2017 edition also contains new ITM requirements for air compressors and the reporting requirements for fire pump testing. If you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager, AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.

Upon completion, attendees should be able to:

• Explain how the standard has been reorganized and reformatted
• Identify and locate the significant revisions to the standard
• Locate and apply the new requirements for air compressors and reporting of fire pump testing.
• Locate and explain the new requirements for automated testing

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.)
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs.

NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.; 8-hr) Standard for the Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems This one-day seminar provides a comprehensive review of the 2017 edition of NFPA 25. The significant changes from the 2014 edition are identified along with the ongoing interpretations of how to apply the requirements of the standard. Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion regarding the inspection and testing of wet and dry sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, and the associated valves used in these systems. Attendees will leave the seminar with a greater understanding of how to apply the requirements for all water-based systems. If you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager, AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.

Upon completion, attendees should be able to:

• Explain the scope, purpose, and organization of the standard
• Locate and define key terms used in the standard
• Locate and apply the ITM requirements as contained by the standard
• Identify owner’s responsibilities
• Describe requirements for record-keeping and liabilities associated with performing this work on a contracted basis

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.)
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs.

*Also see 2014 Ed. of this course near the end of this document.

Freeze Protection for Fire Protection Systems (2017 Ed.; 4-hr)

This half-day seminar provides a comprehensive review of the requirements for the protection against freezing for sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, and water storage tanks. Attendees will examine the requirements for when protection against freezing must be provided and the permissible means for addressing the issue including dry and preaction systems, antifreeze, heat tape, heaters, and insulation. Finally, attendees will review the requirements from NFPA 25 regarding the ongoing requirements for freeze protection. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees should be able to locate and explain the requirements for when fire protection systems must be protected against freezing; identify the permissible options for freeze protection; explain the current requirements for using antifreeze for freeze protection; explain the owner’s responsibilities for protecting existing systems from freezing. If you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager, AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.

• Reference material: NFPA 13, 13R, 13D (2019 Eds.), NFPA 14 (2019 Ed.), NFPA 20 (2019 Ed.), NFPA 22 (2018 Ed.), NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.)
• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2019 Ed.), NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.)
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 25 Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities (2017 Ed.; 4 hr)

This half-day seminar reviews the roles and responsibilities of the property owner, AHJ, and service provider as spelled out in NFPA 25. A detailed review of the property owner’s responsibilities as outlined in Chapter 4 is provided along with the required interaction of the AHJ and service provider. The seminar concludes by examining the needed characteristics of today’s inspectors along with their duties. This seminar benefits property owners, AHJs, contractors, and individual inspectors.

Upon completion of this seminar, attendees should be able to:

• Define and describe the stakeholders referenced in NFPA 25
• Locate and explain the roles and responsibilities for each stakeholder
• Explain the characteristics and duties of the individual inspector
• Identify the ways in which stakeholders interact to ensure the mission and purpose of NFPA 25 are delivered.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.) 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 25 Step-by-Step Inspections and Tests (2017 Ed.; 4 hr)

This half-day seminar provides a comprehensive look at the need for having defined procedures when conducting periodic inspections and tests per NFPA 25. Attendees review steps for preplanning inspections and tests to ensure that work is performed thoroughly and efficiently. Using the NFPA 25 Handbook as a guide, the session reviews procedures for inspecting sprinkler system components along with procedures for many common tests performed by inspectors. The session is designed to be interactive with attendees having the opportunity to discuss the various options for the complete and efficient inspection and testing of sprinkler and related systems. This seminar will benefit inspectors, contractors, AHJ, and property owners.

Upon completion of this seminar, attendees should be able to:

• Identify the essential components of an efficient inspection and testing program
• Describe how to effectively preplan for inspections and tests
• Explain how to determine the scope, schedule, and equipment needs for inspection and testing activities
• Locate and apply procedures for performing inspection and conducting operational tests of water-based fire protection systems.
• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.); NFPA 25 Handbook is also encouraged.
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems (2016 Ed.; 4-hr)

This seminar will provide attendees with an introductory knowledge of the items to be considered when providing protection for automatic sprinkler systems from damage as a result of seismic events, including allowable omissions, and basic information on all six elements for such protection as provided in NFPA 13. Attendees will be familiar with the definitions of various system components and locate the basic information on mandatory flexible couplings, © American Fire Sprinkler Association | Dallas, TX | All rights reserved. | Rev 01/2019 7 seismic separation assemblies, clearance, sway bracing (lateral, longitudinal, and risers), restraint of branch lines, and modifications to hanger requirements in systems requiring seismic protection.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), a handheld calculator
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems (2016 Ed.; 8-hr)

This seminar is designed to give attendees a working knowledge of the six distinct elements of seismic protection of sprinkler systems in NFPA 13: flexible couplings, clearance, seismic separation, bracing, restraint, and revisions to hanger requirements. Class exercises will familiarize participants with various requirements and concerns that may force revisions to the bracing layout from initial estimates. Estimators, designers, and AHJs would all benefit from this seminar. Upon completion, participants will be able to identify when seismic protection is required for a project; list locations where flexible couplings are required; describe the location of seismic separation assemblies, and the additional bracing required; calculate required clearance for penetrating non-frangible walls, floors, etc.; define required locations for lateral, longitudinal, and riser braces; calculate the horizontal seismic load for those braces; and apply the layout of seismic restraint assemblies, both lateral and vertical.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), a handheld calculator
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

Hydraulic Calculations

Understanding the principles of hydraulic calculations is at the core of estimating, design, and system approval. This 8-hour seminar takes the attendee through the basics of hydraulic design including hazard analysis, design methods, criteria selection, water supplies, sprinkler flow, and pressure, friction loss, and pressure balancing. The attendees follow a step-by-step hydraulic calculation of a simple tree system to illustrate each principle. Due to the limited time, attendees are required to bring a basic scientific calculator and possess an understanding of how to use the function keys. This seminar will benefit engineers, plan reviewers, and layout technicians, particularly those working towards NICET certification.

• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

Plan Review

This seminar has been developed to give attendees core training and an introduction to the process of reading, interpreting, and determining the compliance of fire sprinkler system plans and hydraulic calculations with the applicable codes and standards for design and installation. The process involves a review of the knowledge of various topics contained in the 2016 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. The recent revisions to NFPA 13 compel a more detailed approach to the review of plans and support documents. Discussion and information provided will include topics such as identification of various construction types, commodity classes, occupancy hazards, system types, and sprinklers themselves. This seminar relies heavily on class participation utilizing several class exercises to:

1. use established methods to determine coverage areas for various sprinkler spacings & the resulting minimum water discharge,
2. provide the math necessary to interpret water flow test results,
3. perform a review of a sample plan with supporting hydraulic calculations, followed by a review & discussion of deficiencies. Upon completion of this seminar, participants should be able to interpret compliance of fire sprinkler system plans and hydraulic calculations; identify coverage area maximums and sprinkler locations; identify various NFPA 13 defined construction types; describe potential plan deficiencies. Attendees should bring the NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.) standard, architectural scale, and calculator with exponential math capabilities. Plan reviewers, fire inspectors, insurance representatives, architects, system layout technicians, and engineers will all find this to be a very beneficial learning experience.

• Required materials: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), architectural scale, calculator with exponential math capabilities
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

Project Management

Project Management has become one of the fastest-growing positions in the construction industry. No longer are general contractors the only ones who have such a position in their organization. In fact, almost every contractor on a job site today has someone who is designated with this title. Fire protection contractors are no different. Finding qualified people for this extremely demanding position is difficult. Therefore, many have turned to within their organizations to recruit and promote individuals to perform in this capacity. It is very common in today’s construction environment to find key personnel, such as designers and field superintendents, in these project management roles as well. Most of them have had to learn the hard way until now. This program will introduce attendees to the world of project management. This presentation includes an overview of project management and more specifically the procedures and forms intended to be utilized in organizing and managing projects, limiting liability, and providing a systematic, team-spirited approach to problem-solving. This seminar is introductory and is intended for Owners, Project Managers, Superintendents, Operational People, Key Foremen, and Accounting Managers.

• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Seminars Specific to Prior NFPA Standards

NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.) Installation of Sprinkler Systems – 2 Days This 2-day seminar is a comprehensive review of the latest edition of NFPA 13. Attendees participate in an extensive examination of the standard with an emphasis on locating, interpreting, and applying the various requirements, including hazard classification, system types, components, and installation requirements. Additionally, water supplies, design deliverables, and acceptance testing are addressed with an emphasis on their practical application. Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to explain the organization of the standard; locate and apply the basic requirements; and interpret and apply terms as defined by the standard. This seminar benefits contractors, engineers, layout technicians, and AHJs.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.) standard
• 16 Credit/Contact Hours; 16.0 CPDs (NICET); 1.6 CEUs

*** The two-day seminar does not cover the depth of application and hands-on problem solving for Storage Occupancies covered in the three-day session.

NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.) Installation of Sprinkler Systems – 3 Days

This 3-day seminar is a comprehensive review of the latest edition of NFPA 13. Attendees participate in an extensive examination of the standard with an emphasis on locating, interpreting, and applying the various requirements, including hazard classification, system types, components, and installation requirements. Additionally, water supplies, design deliverables, and acceptance testing are addressed with an emphasis on their practical application. This seminar includes a full day on the subject of storage. Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to explain the organization of the standard; locate and apply the basic requirements; interpret and apply terms as defined by the standard; classify commodities; recognize definitions of storage terms, and locate storage requirements. This seminar benefits contractors, engineers, layout technicians, and AHJs.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.) standard
• 24 Credit/Contact Hours; 24.0 CPDs (NICET); 2.4 CEUs

The Spacing and Location of Fire Sprinklers: NFPA 13, Ch. 8 (2013 Ed.)

Basic installation rules for spacing and location of all types of sprinklers can be found in NFPA 13, Chapter 8. These rules have experienced many changes over the course of recent editions making it critical to keep up with the latest requirements. This seminar is designed to help participants gain a greater level of understanding to navigate and apply the data provided in Chapter 8 along with related definitions provided in Chapter 3. Sprinkler system designers as well as estimators, project managers, installers, inspectors, specifying engineers, and AHJs will benefit from this seminar. Upon completion, participants should be able to analyze building conditions & generate shop drawings and/or sprinkler system design criteria related to the selection of sprinkler types and their application to spacing & location rules; apply rules for spacing & location of various types of sprinklers; explain rules related to sprinkler temperature classification & use of higher temperature sprinklers installed near heat sources; determine when sprinkler omissions are permitted from combustible concealed spaces & other special spaces, such as electrical equipment rooms; and compare requirements for draining trapped sections of piping in all sprinkler system types.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.) standard and basic calculator
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.) Installation of Sprinkler Systems – Ch. 12 Storage Occupancies

This course is a hands-on examination of storage occupancies as defined in the 2013 edition of NFPA 13, and requires an understanding of sprinkler systems and basic layout principles. It includes a review of the organization of the standard in relation to storage definitions, classification of storage commodities, and how to locate and apply the requirements for storage protection. Attendees will complete exercises to determine protection criteria for a number of storage arrangements and commodities. Learning objectives for this course include: explain the organization of chapters related to storage; classify commodities; find and apply definitions of storage terms; and locate and apply storage requirements. This seminar benefits contractors, engineers, layout technicians, and AHJs.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.) standard
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

NFPA 20 (2013 Ed.) Fire Pumps (4 hrs)

This 4-hour seminar focuses on the installation of stationary fire pumps and the requirements of the 2013 edition of NFPA 20. This lecture-based seminar discusses pump types, electric motor and diesel engine drivers along with their associated controllers. The installation requirements for fire pumps are also reviewed. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: explain the organization of NFPA 20 describe the various types of fire pumps, locate and apply the basic installation requirements for stationary fire pumps, drivers, and controllers. This seminar benefits anyone who specifies, installs, or inspects stationary fire pumps.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 20 (2013 Ed.) standard
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 20 (2013 Ed.) Fire Pumps (8 hrs)

This 8-hour seminar focuses on the installation of stationary fire pumps and the requirements of the 2013 edition of NFPA 20. Pump basics are reviewed along with an extensive discussion regarding the sizing of fire pumps. Electric motor and diesel engine drivers are examined in depth along with their associated controllers. The installation requirements for fire pumps are also reviewed. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: explain the organization of NFPA 20 and the basic pump principles; locate and apply the installation requirements for stationary fire pumps, drivers, and controllers; size fire pumps for the most economical application(s). This seminar benefits anyone who specifies, installs, or inspects stationary fire pumps.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 20 (2013 Ed.) standard
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

Residential Sprinkler Systems: NFPA 13D, 13R, & 13, 2016 Editions

This seminar will address the design and installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies, per NFPA 13D, Standard for Installation of Sprinklers in One- and Two-Family © American Fire Sprinkler Association | Dallas, TX | All rights reserved. | Rev 01/2019 11 Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2013 edition, and the International Residential Code (IRC). An understanding of the regulations for sprinkler spacing, components, and hardware; hydraulic calculation exercises; and water supply evaluations are all covered in detail. Installation requirements, including obstruction avoidance, heat zone limitations, pipe supports, and valve criteria forming the foundation of such systems’ design, are also presented so that attendees may accurately apply the information found in the standard. Included in the presentation are variations in the design requirements for residential or dwelling unit sprinklers found in NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R, to enhance the use of the proper criteria or standard. Upon completion of this seminar, the participant should be able to restate residential sprinkler spacing rules, calculate minimum water supplies, interpret sprinkler omission rules in residential occupancies, and describe the differences between stand-alone and the various multi-purpose system examples.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.) standard, handheld calculator with [√], [Yx] or [^] (exponential) functions. NFPA 13D and NFPA 13 are recommended, but not required.
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

NFPA 14 (2013 Ed.) Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

This four-hour course focuses on the design and installation of standpipes while highlighting the 2013 edition changes of NFPA 14. This lecture-based seminar discusses key definitions, classes, and types of standpipes, installation and design criteria, and the requirements for plans and calculations. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to explain the organization and key definition in NFPA 14; describe the types and classes of standpipes; describe the installation criteria for standpipes; describe the design criteria for the types and classes of standpipes, and explain the requirements for plans and calculations for standpipes.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 14 (2013 Ed.) standard.
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 20 (2013 Ed.) Fire Pumps (4 hrs)

This 4-hour seminar focuses on the installation of stationary fire pumps and the requirements of the 2013 edition of NFPA 20. This lecture-based seminar discusses pump types, electric motor and diesel engine drivers along with their associated controllers. The installation requirements for fire pumps are also reviewed. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: explain the organization of NFPA 20 describe the various types of fire pumps, locate and apply the basic installation requirements for stationary fire pumps, drivers, and controllers. This seminar benefits anyone who specifies, installs, or inspects stationary fire pumps.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 20 (2013 Ed.) standard
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 20 (2013 Ed.) Fire Pumps (8 hrs)

This 8-hour seminar focuses on the installation of stationary fire pumps and the requirements of the 2013 edition of NFPA 20. Pump basics are reviewed along with an extensive discussion © American Fire Sprinkler Association | Dallas, TX | All rights reserved. | Rev 01/2019 12 regarding the sizing of fire pumps. Electric motor and diesel engine drivers are examined in depth along with their associated controllers. The installation requirements for fire pumps are also reviewed. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: explain the organization of NFPA 20 and the basic pump principles; locate and apply the installation requirements for stationary fire pumps, drivers, and controllers; size fire pumps for the most economical application(s). This seminar benefits anyone who specifies, installs, or inspects stationary fire pumps.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 20 (2013 Ed.) standard
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

NFPA 25 (2014 Ed.) Standard for the Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

This half-day seminar provides a comprehensive review of the 2014 edition of NFPA 25. Upon completion, attendees will be able to restate the scope of the standard, identify the owner’s responsibilities, and describe requirements for record-keeping, as well as the liabilities associated with performing this work on a contracted basis. The significant changes from the 2011 edition will be highlighted along with the ongoing interpretations of how to apply the requirements of the standard. Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion regarding the inspection and testing of wet and dry sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, and the associated valves used in these systems. Attendees will leave the seminar with a greater understanding of how to apply the requirements for all water-based systems. If you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager, AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2014 Ed.)
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Seismic Protection of Sprinkler Systems (2013 Ed.; 8 hr)

This seminar is designed to give attendees a working knowledge of the six distinct elements of seismic protection in NFPA 13: flexible couplings, clearance, seismic separation, bracing, restraint, and revisions to hanger requirements. Class exercises will help participants become familiar with various requirements and concerns that may force revisions to the bracing layout from initial estimates. Estimators, designers, and AHJs would all benefit from this seminar. Upon completion, participants will be able to determine “if” seismic protection is required; identify risk categories defined in ASCE7-10, Table 1.5-1; obtain the correct short-period spectral response value for a project; identify locations where flexible couplings are required; discuss the position and additional bracing for seismic separation assemblies; determine required clearance for penetrating non-frangible walls, floors, etc.; describe requirements for lateral, longitudinal, and riser braces; and perform calculations for seismic protection.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.), a handheld calculator
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours: 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

Seismic Protection of Sprinkler Systems (2013 Ed.; 4 hr)

This seminar will provide attendees with a working knowledge of the layout and calculations for lateral and longitudinal bracing, as well as the layout of branch line restraints. Class exercises will familiarize students with bracing and restraint requirements and the concerns that may force revisions to bracing layout from initial estimates. Upon completion, participants will be able to obtain the correct short-period spectral response value (SS); define and describe requirements for lateral, longitudinal, and riser braces; recognize allowable omissions of lateral and riser braces, and perform layout for lateral and longitudinal braces on a sprinkler system.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2013 Ed.), a handheld calculator
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Seminar Descriptions

Courses are organized by NFPA standard number.

Technical Changes from 2013 to 2016 Ed. of NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)

Being up to date and armed with the most current information can provide you and your company with a competitive edge. With more than 750 public inputs and 400+ public comments addressed by the NFPA 13 Committees during the 2016 edition code cycle, users of this document will want to see and hear about the significant changes that impact your everyday work practices. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees should be able to: describe new and revised requirements for fire sprinkler system design and installation; discuss the impact of the changes in this edition of the standard on the bidding, design, and installation processes and strategies; identify revised rules for ceiling cloud protection; and understand new and revised storage protection schemes including new criteria for exposed, expanded group A plastic in pallet racks.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Ambiguities in NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)

There are criteria within NFPA 13 that leaves many wondering what is actually required. Whether it’s a tortured sentence or simply poor directions, the contractor has to figure it out. For example, when the aisles between racks are too narrow, we are to treat it as a multiple row rack. What does that tell us regarding the placement of in-rack sprinklers? Other installation topics will include obstruction rules for CMSA, concealed spaces with TJIs, and floating clouds. A discussion on design topics will include when the definitions for commodity classification do not apply, going up the design curves, and the owner’s certificate.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)
• 2 Credit/Contact Hours; 2.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.2 CEUs

NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.) Obstruction Rules Explained

One of the biggest headaches for installers is dealing with field coordination of sprinkler obstructions. This session will look at the various obstruction rules in chapter 8 of NFPA 13 for spray sprinklers (Section 8.6). The program will outline where the various sprinkler rules should be applied, including the three times rule; and also define types of obstructions to better apply the standard. It is important to understand the nuances of the obstruction rules. This clarifies the ambiguity in the criteria.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)
• 2 Credit/Contact Hours; 2.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.2 CEUs

Understanding NFPA 14 (2016 Ed.): Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

This 2-hour seminar focuses on the design and installation of standpipes while highlighting the 2016 edition changes of NFPA 14. This lecture-based seminar discusses key definitions, classes and types of standpipes, installation and design criteria, the requirements for plans calculations, and acceptance testing. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: explain the organization and key definitions in NFPA 14; describe the types and classes of standpipes and their related installation and design criteria; explain the requirements for plans and calculations for standpipes; and locate and apply acceptance testing requirements.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 14 (2016 Ed.) standard.
• 2 Credit/Contact Hours; 2.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.2 CEUs

Understanding NFPA 20 (2016 Ed.): Fire Pumps

This 2-hour seminar focuses on the installation of stationary fire pumps and the requirements of the 2016 edition of NFPA 20. Pump basics are reviewed along with an extensive discussion regarding the sizing of fire pumps. Electric motor and diesel engine drivers are examined in depth along with their associated controllers. The installation requirements for fire pumps are also reviewed. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: explain the organization of NFPA 20 and the basic pump principles; locate and apply the installation requirements for stationary fire pumps, drivers, and controllers; and size fire pumps for the most economical application(s). This seminar benefits anyone who specifies, installs, or inspects stationary fire pumps.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 20 (2016 Ed.) standard
• 2 Credit/Contact Hours; 2.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.2 CEUs

Technical Changes from the 2014 to the 2017 Ed. of NFPA 25

This half-day seminar provides a review of the major revisions to the 2017 edition of NFPA 25. The significant changes from the 2014 edition will be highlighted along with reasons for the revisions. Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion regarding the reformatting of the chapter summary tables along with the incorporation of inspection and testing scopes into the text of the standard and the relocation of common components such as gauges and supervisory devices to Chapter 13. Some of the significant revisions include the addition of annexes regarding tagging programs and data connectivity. New requirements regarding automated testing are covered along with changes to inspection frequencies for some system components. The 2017 edition also contains new ITM requirements for air compressors and the reporting requirements for fire pump testing. If you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager, AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.

• Explain how the standard has been reorganized and reformatted
• Identify and locate the significant revisions to the standard
• Locate and apply the new requirements for air compressors and reporting of fire pump testing.
• Locate and explain the new requirements for automated testing

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.)
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs.

*Also see 2014 Ed. of this course near end of this document.

Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems (2016 Ed.; 4-hr)

This seminar will provide attendees with an introductory knowledge of the items to be considered when providing protection for automatic sprinkler systems from damage as a result of seismic events, including allowable omissions, and basic information on all six elements for such protection as provided in NFPA 13. Attendees will be familiar with the definitions of various system components and locate the basic information on mandatory flexible couplings, seismic separation assemblies, clearance, sway bracing (lateral, longitudinal, and risers), restraint of branch lines, and modifications to hanger requirements in systems requiring seismic protection.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), handheld calculator
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Hydraulic Calculations

Understanding the principles of hydraulic calculations is at the core of estimating, design, and system approval. This 8-hour seminar takes the attendee through the basics of hydraulic design including hazard analysis, design methods, criteria selection, water supplies, sprinkler flow and pressure, friction loss, and pressure balancing. The attendees follow a step-by-step hydraulic calculation of a simple tree system to illustrate each principle. Due to the limited time, attendees are required to bring a basic scientific calculator and possess an understanding of how to use the function keys. This seminar will benefit engineers, plan reviewers, and layout technicians, particularly those working towards NICET certification.

• Required materials to bring: scientific calculator
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Plan Review

This seminar has been developed to give attendees core training and an introduction to the process of reading, interpreting and determining the compliance of fire sprinkler system plans and hydraulic calculations with the applicable codes and standards for design and installation. The process involves a review of the knowledge of various topics contained in the 2016 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. The recent revisions to NFPA 13 compels a more detailed approach to review of plans and support documents. Discussion and information provided will include topics such as identification of various construction types, commodity classes, occupancy hazards, system types, and sprinklers themselves. This seminar relies heavily on class participation utilizing several class exercises to: 1) use established methods to determine coverage areas for various sprinkler spacings & the resulting minimum water discharge, 2) provide the math necessary to interpret water flow test results, 3) perform review of a sample plan with supporting hydraulic calculations, followed by a review & discussion of deficiencies. Upon completion of this seminar, participants should be able to interpret compliance of fire sprinkler system plans and hydraulic calculations; identify coverage area maximums and sprinkler locations; identify various NFPA 13 defined construction types; describe potential plan deficiencies. Attendees should bring the NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.) standard, architectural scale, and calculator with exponential math capabilities. Plan reviewers, fire inspectors, insurance representatives, architects, system layout technicians, and engineers will all find this to be a very beneficial learning experience.

• Required materials: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), architectural scale, calculator with exponential math capabilities
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.; 4-hr) Standard for the Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

This half-day seminar provides a review of the major revisions to the 2017 edition of NFPA 25. The significant changes from the 2014 edition will be highlighted along with reasons for the revisions. Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion regarding the reformatting of the chapter summary tables along with the incorporation of inspection and testing scopes into the text of the standard and the relocation of common components such as gauges and supervisory devices to Chapter 13. Some of the significant revisions include the addition of annexes regarding tagging programs and data connectivity. New requirements regarding automated testing are covered along with changes to inspection frequencies for some system components. The 2017 edition also contains new ITM requirements for air compressors and the reporting requirements for fire pump testing. If you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager, AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.

Upon completion, attendees should be able to:

• Explain how the standard has been reorganized and reformatted
• Identify and locate the significant revisions to the standard
• Locate and apply the new requirements for air compressors and reporting of fire pump testing.
• Locate and explain the new requirements for automated testing

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.)
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs.

NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.; 8-hr) Standard for the Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems This one-day seminar provides a comprehensive review of the 2017 edition of NFPA 25. The significant changes from the 2014 edition are identified along with the ongoing interpretations of how to apply the requirements of the standard. Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion regarding the inspection and testing of wet and dry sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, and the associated valves used in these systems. Attendees will leave the seminar with a greater understanding of how to apply the requirements for all water-based systems. If you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager, AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.

Upon completion, attendees should be able to:

• Explain the scope, purpose, and organization of the standard
• Locate and define key terms used in the standard
• Locate and apply the ITM requirements as contained by the standard
• Identify owner’s responsibilities
• Describe requirements for record keeping and liabilities associated with performing this work on a contracted basis

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.)
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs.

*Also see 2014 Ed. of this course near end of this document.

Freeze Protection for Fire Protection Systems (2017 Ed.; 4-hr)

This half-day seminar provides a comprehensive review of the requirements for the protection against freezing for sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, and waterstorage tanks. Attendees will examine the requirements for when protection against freezing must be provided and the permissible means for addressing the issue including dry and preaction systems, antifreeze, heat tape, heaters, and insulation. Finally, attendees will review the requirements from NFPA 25 regarding the ongoing requirements for freeze protection. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees should be able to locate and explain the requirements for when fire protection systems must be protected against freezing; identify the permissible options for freeze protection; explain the current requirements for using antifreeze for freeze protection; explain the owner’s responsibilities for protecting existing systems from freezing. If you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager, AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.

• Reference material: NFPA 13, 13R, 13D (2019 Eds.), NFPA 14 (2019 Ed.), NFPA 20 (2019 Ed.), NFPA 22 (2018 Ed.), NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.)
• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2019 Ed.), NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.)
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 25 Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities (2017 Ed.; 4 hr)

This half-day seminar reviews the roles and responsibilities of the property owner, AHJ, and service provider as spelled out in NFPA 25. A detailed review of the property owner’s responsibilities as outlined in Chapter 4 are provided along with the required interaction of the AHJ and service provider. The seminar concludes by examining the needed characteristics of today’s inspector along with their duties. This seminar benefits property owners, AHJs, contractors, and individual inspectors.

Upon completion of this seminar, attendees should be able to:

• Define and describe the stakeholders referenced in NFPA 25
• Locate and explain the roles and responsibilities for each stakeholder
• Explain the characteristics and duties of the individual inspector
• Identify the ways in which stakeholders interact to ensure the mission and purpose of NFPA 25 is delivered.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.) 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

NFPA 25 Step-by-Step Inspections and Tests (2017 Ed.; 4 hr)

This half-day seminar provides a comprehensive look at the need for having defined procedures when conducting periodic inspections and tests per NFPA 25. Attendees review steps for preplanning inspections and tests to ensure that work is performed thoroughly and efficiently. Using the NFPA 25 Handbook as a guide, the session reviews procedures for inspecting sprinkler system components along with procedures for many common tests performed by inspectors. The session is deigned to be interactive with attendees having the opportunity to discuss the various options for the complete and efficient inspection and testing of sprinkler and related systems. This seminar will benefit inspectors, contractors, AHJ, and property owners.

Upon completion of this seminar, attendees should be able to:

• Identify the essential components of an efficient inspection and testing program
• Describe how to effectively preplan for inspections and tests
• Explain how to determine the scope, schedule, and equipment needs for inspection and testing activities
• Locate and apply procedures for performing inspection and conducting operational tests of water-based fire protection systems.
• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2017 Ed.); NFPA 25 Handbook is also encouraged.
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems (2016 Ed.; 4-hr)

This seminar will provide attendees with an introductory knowledge of the items to be considered when providing protection for automatic sprinkler systems from damage as a result of seismic events, including allowable omissions, and basic information on all six elements for such protection as provided in NFPA 13. Attendees will be familiar with the definitions of various system components and locate the basic information on mandatory flexible couplings, © American Fire Sprinkler Association | Dallas, TX | All rights reserved. | Rev 01/2019 7 seismic separation assemblies, clearance, sway bracing (lateral, longitudinal, and risers), restraint of branch lines, and modifications to hanger requirements in systems requiring seismic protection.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), handheld calculator
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems (2016 Ed.; 8-hr)

This seminar is designed to give attendees a working knowledge of the six distinct elements of seismic protection of sprinkler systems in NFPA 13: flexible couplings, clearance, seismic separation, bracing, restraint, and revisions to hanger requirements. Class exercises will familiarize participants with various requirements and concerns that may force revisions to the bracing layout from initial estimates. Estimators, designers, and AHJs would all benefit from this seminar. Upon completion, participants will be able to identify when seismic protection is required for a project; list locations where flexible couplings are required; describe the location of seismic separation assemblies, and the additional bracing required; calculate required clearance for penetrating non-frangible walls, floors, etc.; define required locations for lateral, longitudinal, and riser braces; calculate horizontal seismic load for those braces; and apply the layout of seismic restraint assemblies, both lateral and vertical.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), handheld calculator
• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

Hydraulic Calculations

Understanding the principles of hydraulic calculations is at the core of estimating, design, and system approval. This 8-hour seminar takes the attendee through the basics of hydraulic design including hazard analysis, design methods, criteria selection, water supplies, sprinkler flow and pressure, friction loss, and pressure balancing. The attendees follow a step-by-step hydraulic calculation of a simple tree system to illustrate each principle. Due to the limited time, attendees are required to bring a basic scientific calculator and possess an understanding of how to use the function keys. This seminar will benefit engineers, plan reviewers, and layout technicians, particularly those working towards NICET certification.

• 8 Credit/Contact Hours; 8.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.8 CEUs

Plan Review

This seminar has been developed to give attendees core training and an introduction to the process of reading, interpreting and determining the compliance of fire sprinkler system plans and hydraulic calculations with the applicable codes and standards for design and installation. The process involves a review of the knowledge of various topics contained in the 2016 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. The recent revisions to NFPA 13 compels a more detailed approach to review of plans and support documents. Discussion and information provided will include topics such as identification of various construction types, commodity classes, occupancy hazards, system types, and sprinklers themselves. This seminar relies heavily on class participation utilizing several class exercises to: 1) use established methods to determine coverage areas for various sprinkler spacings & the resulting minimum water discharge, 2) provide the math necessary to interpret water flow test results, 3) perform review of a sample plan with supporting hydraulic calculations, followed by a review & discussion of deficiencies. Upon completion of this seminar, participants should be able to interpret compliance of fire sprinkler system plans and hydraulic calculations; identify coverage area maximums and sprinkler locations; identify various NFPA 13 defined construction types; describe potential plan deficiencies. Attendees should bring the NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.) standard, architectural scale, and calculator with exponential math capabilities. Plan reviewers, fire inspectors, insurance representatives, architects, system layout technicians, and engineers will all find this to be a very beneficial learning experience.

• Required materials: NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.), architectural scale, calculator with exponential math capabilities
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours: 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Seminars Specific to Prior NFPA Standards

Technical Changes from the 2010 Ed. to the 2013 Ed. of NFPA 13

The 2013 editions of NFPA’s fire sprinkler standards have been available for some time yet many
are still unaware of the benefits of being “in the know” as it relates to the most recent changes
to these standards we use every day. Having the latest and greatest knowledge provides an
advantage over those who are not applying these changes. Upon completion of this seminar,
attendees should be able to identify new and revised requirements for fire sprinkler system
design & installation; demonstrate an ability to navigate the standards utilizing the Table of
Contents and Indexes provided; describe the navigational markings used by NFPA standards to
identify changes between editions of the text; and apply the requirements of the latest editions
of these standards to project specific designs and installations. This course can be presented in
4-hr or 8-hr format.

• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs

Understanding NFPA 14 (2013 Ed.) Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

This two-hour course focuses on the design and installation of standpipes while highlighting the 2013 edition changes of NFPA 14. This lecture-based seminar discusses key definitions, classes and types of standpipes, installation and design criteria, and the requirements for plans and calculations. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to explain the organization and key definition in NFPA 14; describe the types and classes of standpipes; describe the installation criteria for standpipes; describe the design criteria for the types and classes of standpipes; and explain the requirements for plans and calculations for standpipes.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 14 (2013 Ed.) standard.
• 2 Credit/Contact Hours; 2.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.2 CEUs

Technical Changes from the 2011 to the 2014 Ed. of NFPA 25

This half-day seminar provides a comprehensive review of the 2014 edition of NFPA 25. Upon completion, attendees will be able to restate the scope of the standard, identify the owner’s responsibilities, and describe requirements for record keeping, as well as the liabilities associated with performing this work on a contracted basis. The significant changes from the 2011 edition will be highlighted along with the ongoing interpretations of how to apply the requirements of the standard. Attendees will participate in an in-depth discussion regarding the inspection and testing of wet and dry sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, and the associated valves used in these systems. Attendees will leave the seminar with a greater understanding of how to apply the requirements for all water-based systems. If you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager, AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.

• Required materials to bring: NFPA 25 (2014 Ed.)
• 4 Credit/Contact Hours; 4.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.4 CEUs.