NFPA 13D and Significant Changes to the 2022 Edition

Learn about the requirements of NFPA 13D, 2019 edition, and significant changes for the 2022 edition. This webinar will discuss the importance of sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings and focus on the differences in installation and design requirements from NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R as NFPA 13D’s purpose is safety to life. Additionally, this webinar will discuss significant changes to the 2022 edition including nail plates, protection from freezing, townhomes, tiny homes, and others.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Identify differences between a 13/13R/13D hydraulic calculation.
2. Identify variations in spray pattern in a commercial vs. residential sprinkler.
3. Identify and apply the requirements for nail plates.
4. Define townhouses, as it applies to NFPA 13D.
5. Apply the requirements for tiny homes.
6. Determine when measures need to be taken to protect piping from freezing.

Kevin Hall, M.Eng., P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE

Kevin Hall, M.Eng., P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE, is the coordinator of engineering and technical services for the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). He is a member of, and involved in, several National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) technical committees responsible for developing the model codes and standards including, NFPA 1 Fire Code, NFPA 13/13R/13D Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 20 Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection, NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and NFPA 915 Remote Inspections. He also represents AFSA on numerous UL standard technical panels responsible for revising and maintaining the product standards used in the sprinkler industry. He is a registered professional engineer in Delaware and Maryland, NICET III certified in water-based system layout, a Certified Water-Based System Professional (NFPA), and a professional member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park in fire protection engineering. Prior to his association and committee work, he worked for Reliance Fire Protection in Baltimore, Maryland as a project manager overseeing projects of various sizes and complexity for the Contracts Division.

Joshua McDonald, M.S., CFPS

Joshua McDonald, M.S., CFPS, is a technical programs specialist for AFSA, where he is responsible for developing, updating, and delivering technical content. He has experience in all areas of training for fire protection industry professionals including web-based and hands-on learning. As a manufacturer, McDonald has been involved in the research and development of new fire protection products and has experience with risk engineering applying to the installation of fire protection systems. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in fire protection and safety engineering technology and Master of Science degree in Fire Safety and Explosion Protection from Oklahoma State University. McDonald is a member of NFPA and SFPE.