2015 and 2018 Changes to Building Codes for Sprinkler Contractors

This course highlights changes to the 2015 and 2018 International Building Code, International Fire Code and NFPA’s Life Safety Code as it relates to the fire sprinkler contractor.

2019 Updates to NFPA 14 with Some Common Questions

The 2019 edition of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, includes new definitions, new language for automated ITM and monitoring, changes to pressure limits, and a new chapter on maritime applications of standpipes. This presentation will highlight those changes as well as reviewing some of the common questions about standpipes submitted to NFSA’s Expert of the Day program.

A Different Way to Think About Safety (online)

In a “Different Way to Think about Safety” Jim Pauley explains that safety is a system – not a singular action, piece of equipment or event.

Alarms and Initiating Devices

This seminar will give an overview of the requirements for monitoring along with the devices needed to achieve the necessary alarms. Those alarms required for an automatic sprinkler system based on the standards and code above will be discussed. The program will also distinguish which types of signals are required for the alarms. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspectors.

An Overview of Corrosion in Sprinkler Systems

This presentation identifies design limitations and installation pitfalls which influence corrosion in sprinkler systems.

Applying Fire Sprinkler System Installation Rules

This 2-hour self-paced online interactive seminar addresses the general rules and requirements for fire sprinkler installation.

Assessing Water Supply Adjustments

This presentation summarizes some of the factors that should be considered for assessing adjustments as well as potential negative consequences of adjusting water supply data too aggressively.

Automated Inspection & Testing in the NFPA Water-Based Standard

This seminar will describe the latest language included in the three installation standards, what ITM tasks could potentially be performed, and what devices could be used to accomplish the tasks.

Business Insurance: Trends and Traps (online)

The purpose of this discussion is to provide the attendees with an updated view of the commercial insurance marketplace as a whole and also to provide risk management advice that has been gleaned through working with commercial clients over the last 20 years.

Commodity Classification Updates for 2016 and Beyond

This online program will present the changes in the 2016 edition of NFPA 13 to Chapter5, Classification of Occupancies and Commodities. NFPA 13 has new figures that include percentages of mixed commodities with Group A Expanded and Unexpanded plastics. Chapter 5 has also greatly changed how commodities are listed within the document. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspectors.

Coordinating NFPA 25 and NFPA 72

In this unique seminar the participant will explore the issues and develop strategies to coordinate the work required by these two important standards.

Discussing Design Approaches

This seminar will discuss the available hydraulic design options, including the density/area method, room design method, and special design approaches, such as residential sprinklers, water curtains and a discussion on deluge systems.

Hydrant Flow Tests per NFPA 291

NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants, highlights the proper procedures, equipment and data collection for these vital tests. This seminar will highlight the requirements of this recommended practice and will include valuable information on the various aspects of hydrant flow testing including: Procedures, Test Layout, Equipment and Determination of Discharge as well as proper data collection and limitations of the tested data.

Hydraulic Calculations with Fire Pumps

This program will discuss the extra calculations that need to be performed and will show how to handle fire pumps as input to the various popular computer hydraulic calculations packages in use. Approved for Contractor I, II, III and Waterbased Inspectors.

Inspecting Storage Occupancies

This lesson will review the nuances of inspecting storage occupancies in accordance with NFPA 25. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspectors.

Inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems ITM Series

This one-hour self-paced lesson provides details and tips for inspectors of fire sprinkler systems based on NFPA 25.

Inspection of Pumps and Tanks ITM Series

This one-hour self-paced lesson provides details and tips for inspectors of fire sprinkler systems based on the NFPA 25 standard.

Inspection of Standpipe Systems, Private Mains, and Hydrants ITM Series

This one-hour self-paced lesson provides details and tips for inspectors of fire sprinkler systems based on the NFPA standard.

Inspection of Valves and Other Common Components ITM Series

This one-hour self-paced lesson provides details and tips for inspectors of fire sprinkler systems based on the NFPA 25 standard.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Pumps

In this presentation, participants will learn what NFPA 25 requires and how to apply those requirements to their situation. The program will be based on the 2014 edition of NFPA 25 with references to changes from the recent editions. Approved for Contractor I, II, III and Waterbased Inspectors.

Introduction to NFPA 25 and ITM

This 2-hour self-paced online interactive seminar provides an overview of inspection, testing and maintenance as well as NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

Introduction to Residential Sprinkler Systems

This 1-hour self-paced interactive seminar provides an overview of residential sprinkler systems to include fire sprinkler tests, listings, NFPA 13, 13D and 13R.

NFPA 13 Discharge Criteria Updates for the 2016 Edition

Many changes for the discharge criteria for fire sprinkler systems were made to the 2016 Edition of NFPA 13 recently released. This seminar will focus on the major changes including the updates to design criteria for the protection of exposed expanded Group A plastics, guidance on the protection of columns within or near rack structures, handling idle wood pallets and more. Approved for Contractor I, II, Waterbased Inspectors

NFPA 13 Hanging and Bracing Updates for the 2016 Edition

Another edition of NFPA 13 hit the streets. Although gravity and seismic loads have been impacting fire sprinkler systems since the beginning, this program will discuss the modifications made to the hanging and support requirements. Properly supporting fire sprinkler systems, as well as other water-based fire protection, is instrumental to the system’s function throughout its lifespan. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspectors.

NFPA 13 Installation Criteria Updates for the 2016 Edition

The installation chapters of NFPA 13 include chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 25, 26 and 27. Changes for the 2016 edition to these chapters will significantly affect the layout and installation of sprinkler systems and is a “must-know” for layout technicians, installers, AHJs and others in the industry. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspectors

NFPA 13, 13R and 13D Residential Updates for the 2016 Edition

The new 2016 residential standards, NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D, introduce some clarifications of existing requirements as well as some notable new ones. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspector

NFPA 13, 2019 Edition, Installation and Residential Updates

This presentation will highlight the major changes and updates to both the installation chapters of the 2019 edition of NFPA 13 as well as the residential criteria as found in the 2019 edition of NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D. These changes will significantly affect the layout and installation of sprinkler systems and is a “must-know” for layout technicians, installers, AHJs and others in the industry.

NFPA 13, 2019 Edition, Reorganization

The next edition of NFPA 13 includes a complete reorganization of the document intended to provide a better roadmap for designers and reviewers. This presentation will discuss the reasons why the changes were made, the new layout of the standard and where information can be found.

NFPA 13, 2019 Edition, Sprinkler System Discharge and Hanging & Bracing Updated

Sprinkler System Discharge criteria changes will be discussed during this presentation. Protection of storage occupancies using the new layout of NFPA 13, 2019 edition, will be discussed. The presentation will also include a discussion of changes relating to definitions and relocation of occupancy hazard information and commodity classifications. Revisions to the hanging and bracing criteria will be discussed, including some revisions to align with ASCE 7 and separation of requirements for hanging and bracing in new chapters of the standard.

NFPA 20 Updates 2019

The 2019 edition includes updates in several areas including extensive new language regarding variable speed pumps; several revised definitions; new requirements for automated monitoring, inspection, and testing; as well as changes in monitoring of pumps during fire events, pumps installed outdoors, refill rates in tall buildings, multistage multiport pumps, and batteries used with diesel engines. This presentation will review the highlights of these changes.

NFPA 20 Updates and Highlights 2016

The 2016 Edition of NFPA 20 is now available with many updates to the rules for the design and installation of fire pumps. This seminar will focus on the major changes including multistage multiport pump criteria, requirements for transfer switches, and there will be discussions on automatic testing, remote monitoring and more. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspection

NFPA Standards Overview (NFPA 14, 20, 22, & 24)

This 1-hour self-paced online interactive seminar provides an overview of the following National Fire Protection Association's standards.

Obstructions to Residential Sprinklers

This seminar will explore the rules governing clearance to residential sprinklers through all three installation standards and demonstrate the impact of the rules on residential sprinkler spacing. Approved for Contractor I, II, IV and Waterbased Inspectors.

Obstructions to Standard Spray and Extended Coverage Sprinklers

This seminar will explore the rules governing clearance to both standard spray sprinklers and extended coverage spray sprinklers and demonstrate the impact of the rules on sprinkler spacing. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspectors.

Other Special Situations

This session rounds out the special situation topics of NFPA 13, section 8.15, which has often been referred to as the “junk drawer.” A variety of miscellaneous and somewhat seemingly unrelated topics will be discussed including, library stack areas, glazing protection, revolving doors, and stages. Although these topics do not appear to be related, each has its own unique set of specialized sprinkler protection requirements and/or permitted omissions. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspectors.

Overview of NFPA 15: Water Spray Fixed Systems

Piping and Valve Installation

In general, this seminar will cover the installation requirements for pipe and valves for various sprinkler systems. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspectors.

Planning the System for Its Lifespan

This program will cover items and components that need to be considered during the layout and installation of a system to facilitate the requirements for maintaining that system properly throughout its installation. Approved for Contractor I, II and Waterbased Inspectors.

Proposed Updates to NFPA 25, 2020 edition

This presentation will explain the process used to make changes to the 2020 edition of NFPA 25.

Protecting Buildings Under Construction

Buildings under construction pose special challenges for fire protection. This presentation will examine the requirements of NFPA 241 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations and IBC Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction.

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Testing of Fire Pumps and Tanks

In the one-hour interactive seminar, we will address the use NFPA 25 as a reference for the testing of pumps and tanks.

Testing of Fire Sprinkler Systems ITM Series

This one-hour self-paced lesson provides details and tips for inspectors of fire sprinkler systems based on the NFPA 25 standard.

Third Party Summit Changes

This presentation will give an overview of the Chicago, Austin and Fort Lauderdale summits as well as the parties involved, the discussion and solutions to the online reporting process. Fire sprinkler contractors, building owners and AHJs will benefit from this online overview.

Understanding the 2017 Edition of NFPA 25

This seminar will address significant changes to the 2017 edition of NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, including an overview of the changes in the reference tables.

Using UFC and NFPA Standards for DoD Projects

This presentation will explain how the UFC and NFPA requirements can be used effectively to maintain profit and complete fire protection system projects on time without surprises.