AFSA Course Type: CAL-FIRE

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Acceptance Testing

This course reviews required acceptance tests for fire sprinkler systems and the subtle changes to the requirements when applied to new systems/existing systems, aboveground/underground pipes, and systems filled with water vs. systems filled with air.

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Air Supplies for Dry & Preaction Systems

Learn about the different air supplies used in dry and preaction fire sprinkler systems. This course will discuss the different methods to fill a system with air as well as the benefits of utilizing dry air or nitrogen.

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Backflow Preventer/Forward Flow Testing

This course will discuss the different types of backflow preventers and the installation requirements associated with each to allow for testing. In addition, this course will discuss the specific performance points required when performing the forward flow test.

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Fire Alarm Monitoring

Join us for a webinar to learn about the monitoring and supervision requirements for fire protection systems. This webinar will discuss what monitoring is, where it is required, why it is done, and how it is installed. The different requirements for various different fire protection systems will be discussed.

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Firestopping

A course to learn about firestopping for fire protection systems and the listed/ approved materials/assemblies that need to be used to comply with specific fire ratings.

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Flushing Requirements for Fitters

Learn about flushing requirements for fire protection systems. This course will discuss the importance of flushing systems at the required flows to minimize the risk of obstructions downstream in fire protection systems.

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Hanging for Fitters

Learn about the installation requirements for hanging fire sprinkler pipe. NFPA 13 does not require the hangers to be dimensioned on the working plans, so the final placement and installation falls on the fitter.

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