Eliminating the Use of Density/Area Curves
December 16, 2021 No Comments
Learn the history of the density curve development and why it’s time for a new approach.
AFSA Course Type: NFPA 13
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Fire Alarm Supervision Requirements for Sprinkler and Suppression Systems
March 3, 2023 No Comments
This 60-minute presentation will overview the code requirements for fire alarms and sprinklers. And will examine the need for supervision, integrated testing, and maintenance.
Fire Flow for the Design Professional
December 16, 2021 No Comments
Learn about the importance of coordinating fire flow requirements for manual fire suppression and fire protection systems, and what NFPA 13 says about water supply design.
Fire Sprinkler Protection Challenges for Architectural Features
July 1, 2021 No Comments
This webinar addresses these challenges such as high ceilings, cloud ceilings, slatted ceilings, integrated HVAC ceiling panels, concealed spaces, etc.
Hanging for Fitters
January 29, 2022 No Comments
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.
Hydraulics for Fitters
May 3, 2022 No Comments
Learn about the basic principles of hydraulics as it applies to field installation.
Installation of Storage Sprinklers – Proposed Updates to the 2025 Edition of NFPA 13
March 3, 2023 No Comments
This webinar will discuss the proposed update changes to the 2025 Edition of NFP and other important sections related to installing storage sprinklers.
Modifications of Existing Systems
March 13, 2024 No Comments
For the 2022 edition of NFPA 13, the single-point density concept was finally adopted, and the area/density curves became obsolete.
NFPA 13/13R/13D for Fitters
January 31, 2022 No Comments
Learn about the differences between NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D. This course will discuss the scope, application, and differences between the three sprinkler installation standards.
New Technologies and Equivalencies in Fire Sprinkler Systems
March 3, 2023 No Comments
The New Technology and Equivalency sections of NFPA 13 are intended to facilitate the development of better system performance and more effective new products by allowing for their use with proper supporting documentation.