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.
Technical Changes from the 2007 Ed. to the 2010
Ed. of NFPA 13
The
2010 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.
NFPA 13 (2010 Ed.) Installation
of Sprinkler Systems – 2 Days
Properly
designed and installed fire sprinkler systems are required
in almost every building to meet code requirements and
reduce fire losses. This two-day seminar will explain
the layout and requirements of NFPA 13 including
design concepts, material requirements, and installation
rules for automatic fire sprinkler systems. Upon
completion of this course, attendees will be able to
recognize the layout & organization of NFPA 13;
determine hazard classifications for occupancy use groups
defined in NFPA 13; identify the requirements
for sprinkler system components & hardware; recognize
different types of sprinkler systems, their operation & application;
identify requirements for installation, spacing, location & obstruction
rules based on sprinkler types; apply the requirements
for system hanging & bracing; determine the requirements
for system design & water supplies; recognize the
requirements of design deliverables for shop drawings & related
hydraulic & seismic calculations; and determine systems
acceptance testing requirements for commissioning of
new sprinkler systems. This program is intended
for fire sprinkler system designers, plan reviewers,
engineers, installers, maintenance personnel, inspectors,
manufacturers; insurers, and project managers.
*** 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 (2010 Ed.) Installation
of Sprinkler Systems – 3 Days
The
2010 edition of NFPA 13 is out and being adopted
throughout the country. With the current, ultra
competitive environment, staying up to date with the
latest information has never been more important. This
3-day seminar is designed to provide a complete review
of the critical issues regarding the design and installation
of sprinkler systems. Days 1 and 2 include a comprehensive
review of the standard with a heavy emphasis on its application
utilizing “real world” examples. Day
3 focuses entirely on storage occupancies where major
changes in design approaches are occurring. Anyone
involved with the specification, design, installation,
or review of fire sprinkler systems will benefit from
this seminar. Attendees should bring a 2010 edition
of NFPA 13 and a scientific calculator.
NFPA 13 (2010 Ed.) Installation
of Sprinkler Systems – Ch. 12 Storage
Occupancies
This
seminar is based on the 2010 edition of NFPA 13 and
includes a complete review of the design and installation
requirements for storage occupancies, including design
approaches with a variety of protection options (i.e.
Control Mode Area/Density, Control Mode Special Application
Sprinklers, ESFR, and in-rack sprinklers) found in Chapters
12-20 of the standard. The class will identify
significant changes in the 2010 edition of NFPA 13;
define terms specific to storage occupancies; identify
commodities and storage arrangements; identify correct
design parameters for the storage arrangements; and describe
building construction impacting design. This
one-day seminar may be presented as the third day of
the NFPA 13 three-day seminar or as a standalone
course for those interested in an in-depth look at storage
occupancy requirements and design approaches. This
course incorporates group activities and problem-solving
for a workshop atmosphere and hands-on learning experience. It
is designed for contractors, designers, architects, code
officials, plan checkers, and inspectors. Participants
should bring a scientific calculator, highlighter, and
2010 ed. of NFPA 13.
NFPA 14 (2010 Ed.) Standard
for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems)
This
seminar is designed to provide an overview of the standard
as well as specific chapter-by-chapter discussion highlighting
the specific requirements for the design and installation
of standpipe systems and related components. Participants
will gain a greater understanding of the organization
and layout of NFPA 14 and how standpipes are
utilized in fire fighting techniques. Upon completion
of this seminar, the attendee should be able to explain
the differences in the three classes of standpipes; describe
difference between a manual and automatic standpipe;
identify conditions in a non-high rise building when
a standpipe may be designed without the use of a fire
pump; determine which installation limitations are applicable,
such as protection from freezing, or seismic events;
complete the design of a floor control assembly for a
combined standpipe; determine location of an FDC; calculate
various pressure zones in a standpipe system; identify
required pressure at the hose outlet for various types
of standpipes; recognize the locations where 2 ½” and
1 ½” hose connections are required; determine
required flow at each standpipe in a building for design
purposes; and calculate friction loss in standpipe based
on Hazen-Williams formula. Estimators, engineers,
designers, field personnel, inspectors, and plan reviewers
will all benefit from this information packed seminar. Participants
should bring copies of NFPA 13 and 14 along
with a scientific calculator.
NFPA 20 (2010 Ed.) Standard
for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for
Fire Protection
This
four-hour seminar gives attendees an overview of the
requirements for the design and installation of pumps
supplying liquids for private fire protection systems
including the major revisions from the 2007 edition. Along
with a discussion of the types of pumps that are covered
by the standard, the requirements for suction and discharge
piping, valves, fittings, and related components along
with the requirements for electric and engine drivers
are reviewed. The seminar concludes with a review
of the acceptance testing requirements. Upon completion
of this seminar, the participants should be able to locate
and supply the Scope and Purpose of the standard; identify
and explain the different types of pumps; locate and
apply the requirements for motor and engine driven pumps;
describe the requirements for conducting acceptance testing
of fire pumps and controllers.
NFPA 25 (2008 Ed.) Standard
for the Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of
Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
This
one-day seminar provides a comprehensive review of the
2008 edition of NFPA 25. Attendees will
learn the scope of the standard, the owner’s responsibilities,
requirements for record keeping, as well as the liabilities
associated with performing this work on a contracted
basis. The changes from the 2002 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 on 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.
NFPA 25 (2011 Ed.) Standard
for the Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of
Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
This
seminar provides a comprehensive review of the 2011 edition
of NFPA 25. This latest edition contains
a number of significant changes regarding the scope of
the standard, owner’s responsibilities, and frequency
changes for some of the more significant inspections
and tests. In addition, the standard contains direction
regarding various levels of deficiencies and clarification
regarding the requirements for dealing with internal
obstructions. Attendees will learn the scope of the standard,
the owner’s responsibilities, requirements for
record keeping, as well as the liabilities associated
with performing this work on a contracted basis. Attendees
will leave the seminar with a greater understanding of
how to apply the requirements for water-based systems. If
you are a contractor, inspector, building owner or manager,
AHJ, or engineer this seminar is for you.
This
seminar has been developed
to give attendees an introduction to the process of
performing plan review of fire sprinkler system installation
drawings and the supporting hydraulic calculations. With
the extensive information provided in the 2010 edition
of NFPA
13, the design of fire sprinkler systems has become
more complex requiring a more detailed approach to review. Discussion
and information provided will include topics such as
identification of various construction types, commodity
classes, occupancy hazards, system types, and sprinklers. Several
class exercises will assist attendees in determining
coverage areas for various sprinkler spacings and the
resulting minimum water discharge from the sprinklers
protecting those areas. Attendees will be given
a plan and hydraulic calculations, a review checklist,
and time to perform a review by following the checklist. Upon
completion of that review there will be a discussion
of the deficiencies in the plan. This seminar relies
heavily on class participation, and those attending are
encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion. Attendees
should bring a copy of the 2010 edition of NFPA 13,
and an architectural scale. Plan Reviewers, Fire
Inspectors, Insurance Representatives, Architects & Engineers
will all find this to be a very beneficial source for
information and learning.
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.
Residential Sprinkler Systems – NFPA 13D,
13R, & 13
This
seminar will address the design and installation requirements
of NFPA 13D,Standard for Installation of
Sprinklers in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured
Homes, 2007 edition, including water supply requirements,
along with new requirements in the 2010 edition of NFPA
13D. The program will include an overview
of the new requirements for residential sprinklers provided
in the recently adopted requirements of the International
Residential Code (IRC). We will also highlight
the differences in design requirements and water supplies
for residential sprinkler systems designed to the NFPA
13R and NFPA 13 standards.
This 8-hour program will include:
Overview and layout of the NFPA Residential Sprinkler
Standards
Residential System Components and Hardware Requirements
Sprinkler types, spacing and location requirements
Installation requirements
Hydraulic Calculations with participant exercises
Overview of Residential Sprinkler Systems designed
per NFPA 13 & 13R
IRC Requirements
Participants should bring or be prepared to purchase
a copy of NFPA 13D on site. It will also
be helpful to have NFPA 13R and 13 on
hand. A handheld calculator
with [√], [Yx] or [^] (exponential) functions will
also be needed.
Protection
of fire sprinkler systems from damage due to seismic
activity has been a part of our industry for more than
60 years. Historically, there are many areas of
the country that have paid little attention to these
concerns, however, with the advent of a more comprehensive
building code, a new emphasis has been placed on this
topic. Many jurisdictions that never before addressed
seismic issues are now paying close attention to the
provisions of the building code, structural code, and NFPA
13 in order to comply with the provisions in those
documents for seismic protection. This seminar
is designed to give attendees a working knowledge of
the six distinct segments 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
the various requirements and the concerns that may force
revisions to the bracing layout from initial estimates. Estimators,
designers, and AHJs should benefit from this seminar. A
handheld calculator is recommended for all who attend.
The Spacing and Location of Fire Sprinklers: NFPA
13, Ch. 8 (2010 Ed.)
New
building materials and construction techniques are creating
more challenging and complicated building environments
to protect with sprinklers. Add the number of new
occupancies requiring protection by the building codes,
and we see more complex fire sprinkler system designs. The
days of upright or pendent, brass or chrome, and the
old spacing rules are gone. Now, more than ever,
the importance of designing these systems correctly is
imperative. Chapter 8 of NFPA 13 contains
the bulk of the rules that govern the spacing and location
for sprinkler heads, so understanding this chapter is
critical. This seminar is designed to take participants
through the key sections of the chapter, from the most
referenced to the least familiar. Participants
should have 2 years of experience, such as NICET II certified,
or an AHJ with sprinkler system inspection experience. Upon
completion of the seminar, the attendee should be able
to determine spacing & area of coverage of a sprinkler
head; identify protection area & maximum spacing
for a sprinkler; apply obstruction rules for various
types of sprinklers; verify proper spacing & location
of sprinklers; apply rules for protection of spaces covered
by Section 8-15; recognize & identify improper installation
of sprinklers.
System Layout School for Residential One- and
Two-Family Dwellings
This
three-day class will provide basic training in the layout
and calculation of a residential fire sprinkler system. The
class will discuss the standalone, multipurpose, and
flow-through system types. Topics covered during
the class include: how to determine water supply; material
selection; requirements of NFPA 13D (2010 Ed.)
and the IRC; and fire sprinkler system layout and hydraulic
calculation exercises. Upon completion of this
course, the student should be able to: analyze different
types of fire sprinkler systems; identify proper location
of sprinklers; recognize obstruction avoidance requirements
for sprinklers; perform basic manual hydraulic calculations;
and apply the P2904 method of pipe sizing. This
course is geared towards those with limited experience
who need assistance with design and those wanting to
refresh their experience.
