This session will examine requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of standpipe systems according to the 2020 edition of NFPA 25. Presenters will discuss key equipment installed on standpipe systems and how it should be tested. Discussion will include evaluating test results, classifying conditions that could impact the performance of the standpipe system, and potential changes to NFPA 25 and NFPA 14 that could impact future standpipe testing.
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Examine current requirements for periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of standpipe systems.
- Discuss key equipment installed on standpipe systems, such as hose valves; pressure-regulating devices; and pressure-restricting devices.
- Identify methods of conducting flow testing of standpipe systems and hydrostatic testing of standpipe systems and fire department connections.
- Analyze results of testing and determine how to classify findings that may impact system performance.
- Evaluate potential changes being discussed to NFPA 14 and NFPA 25 that could impact future inspection, testing, and maintenance of standpipe systems
Joshua McDonald, M.S., CFPS
Joshua McDonald, M.S., CFPS, is a technical programs specialist for AFSA, where he is responsible for developing, updating, and delivering technical content. He has experience in all areas of training for fire protection industry professionals, including web-based and hands-on learning. As a manufacturer, McDonald has been involved in the research and development of new fire protection products and has experience with risk engineering applied to the installation of fire protection systems. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in fire protection and safety engineering technology and a Master of Science degree in Fire Safety and Explosion Protection from Oklahoma State University. McDonald is a member of NFPA and SFPE.
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