AFSA Course Type: NFPA 13

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Seismic Protection for Fitters

Learn about the installation requirements for seismic protection of fire sprinkler pipe. This course will review the basic requirements for clearance, flexibility, bracing, and restraint, focusing on the prescriptive requirements that can be verified in the field.

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Sprinkler Types and Characteristics

This webinar details differences in sprinkler types and considerations for design and inspection, testing, and maintenance. This webinar will discuss key differences in orientation, spray patterns, response, temperature rating, and application. Specific topics will include residential sprinklers, ESFR sprinklers, CMSA sprinklers, standard spray sprinklers, special sprinklers, and nozzles.  

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Standard Spray Sprinkler Obstructions

Standard spray sprinklers are a staple in fire sprinkler systems. These tried-and-true sprinklers have lots of details for locating sprinklers near obstructions and there are certainly plenty of obstructions in the field.

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Storage Sprinkler Hydraulics

This presentation reviews the basic discharge requirements for CMDA, CMSA, and ESFR sprinklers in NFPA 13. In addition, it explores new concepts introduced for the 2025 edition of NFPA 13 and alternate design approaches available from other resources.

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Types of Systems

Learn about the different types of sprinkler systems. At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to understand and apply the definition of a “sprinkler system” according to NFPA 13 and the three types of system configurations (tree, loop, and grid).

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