This webinar focuses on the anchorage and support of fire pumps as outlined in NFPA 20, 2025 edition and NFPA 200, 2026 edition. Participants will gain essential insights into effective fire pump installations’ requirements and design considerations. This webinar will discuss the anchoring and support techniques and the importance of reducing vibration and increasing safety in the pump room.
Anchorage and Support of Fire Pumps (Fitter Zone)
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Description
This webinar focuses on the anchorage and support of fire pumps as outlined in NFPA 20, 2025 edition and NFPA 200, 2026 edition. Participants will gain essential insights into effective fire pump installations’ requirements and design considerations. This webinar will discuss the anchoring and support techniques and the importance of reducing vibration and increasing safety in the pump room.
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:
- Identify the critical anchorage and support requirements for fire pump installations as outlined in the 2025 edition of NFPA 20.
- Analyze the design considerations for reducing vibration and enhancing safety in fire pump rooms.
- Evaluate the pump baseplate for adequate anchorage and support.
Instructors
John August Denhardt, P.E., ET, FSFPE, CWBSP
Vice President of Engineering and Technical Services – American Fire Sprinkler Association
John August Denhardt, P.E., ET, FSFPE, CWBSP, is Vice President of Engineering and Technical Services for AFSA. He is a Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in the District of Columbia as well as the states of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. He is a NICET Level III in Automatic Sprinkler System Layout and Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems and an NFPA Certified Water-Based Systems Professional (CWBSP). He is a member of the NFPA 13 Sprinkler Discharge Committee and is a Fellow in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). Denhardt is a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Research Foundation trustee, sits on the University of Maryland Department of Fire Protection Engineering’s Board of Visitors, and is a member of the SFPE Board of Directors. A native of Maryland, Denhardt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland in College Park.
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CAL FIRE
CAL FIRE-Approved (expires 01/31/28)