This webinar addresses these challenges such as high ceilings, cloud ceilings, slatted ceilings, integrated HVAC ceiling panels, concealed spaces, etc.
Fire Sprinkler Protection Challenges for Architectural Features
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Description
The current building trends are outpacing the guidance of the NFPA 13 standard and listings of sprinklers. This webinar addresses these challenges such as high ceilings, cloud ceilings, slatted ceilings, integrated HVAC ceiling panels, concealed spaces, etc. The NFPA 13 standard cannot be expected to address all, so there are some methods, approaches, and resources that can be deployed to keep the project on track.
All participants are strongly encouraged to copy of the applicable NFPA standard with you during the webinar. The speaker will reference numerous NFPA figures and tables. It is critical to have the standard with you to refer to as the instructor leads.
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:
- Understand the basis of criteria that NFPA 13 is based on for the architectural features with respect to sprinkler response and spray distribution.
- Identify how to design sprinkler systems for architectural features that are covered by NFPA 13.
Instructors
Tom Wellen, P.E.
Tom Wellen, P.E., is a Fire Protection Engineer in McKinney Fire Marshal’s Office. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology, Fire Protection and Safety Technology from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and is actively involved with NFPA and SFPE. He has over 28 years of designing, testing, reviewing, and engineering experience. He is a registered fire protection engineer in California and Texas. Wellen served 11 years with AFSA’s Technical Services and is a former member on committees for the NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, and NFPA 101 standards.
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Member Price:
$80
Non-Member Price:
$250
Duration:
1.5 Hours
CEUs
.15
CPDs
1.5
Contact Hours
1.5