For the 2022 edition of NFPA 13, the single-point density concept was finally adopted, and the area/density curves became obsolete. This change sparked an overhaul of the Modification to Existing Systems chapter in NFPA 13 and includes a lot more direction for changes to systems that are already in service. This webinar will review the new structure of the existing systems chapter and additional requirements on the evaluation, modification, and testing of existing systems.
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the existing system requirements that were relocated from Chapters 4-29 to Chapter 30.
- Identify and apply the five new parent sections in the reorganization of Chapter 30.
- Identify installation allowances for existing systems.
- Identify appropriate design criteria for modifications based on the installed system.
- Identify and apply acceptance test allowances for existing systems.
Speaker: Kevin Hall, M.Eng., P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE
Kevin Hall, M.Eng., P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE, is the coordinator of engineering and technical services for the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). He is a member of, and involved in, several National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) technical committees responsible for developing the model codes and standards including, NFPA 1 Fire Code, NFPA 13/13R/13D Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 20 Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection, NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and NFPA 915 Remote Inspections. He also represents AFSA on numerous UL standard technical panels responsible for revising and maintaining the product standards used in the sprinkler industry. He is a registered professional engineer in Delaware and Maryland, NICET III certified in water-based system layout, a Certified Water-Based System Professional (NFPA), and a professional member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park in fire protection engineering. Prior to his association and committee work, he worked for Reliance Fire Protection in Baltimore, Maryland as a project manager overseeing projects of various sizes and complexity for the Contracts Division.