Updates to NFPA 25, 2023 Edition

Learn about changes made to the 2023 edition of NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. The second draft of the standard has passed the ballot and is scheduled to be adopted at the NFPA Technical Meeting in June. This webinar will discuss the proposed changes and the impact they may have on contractors.

Learning Objectives:

1. Determine the qualifications for a competent person
2. Identify and apply new definitions for “Floor Level” and “Exercise”
3. Identify updated frequencies for the testing of sprinklers
4. Identify new requirements for the testing and inspection of concealed sprinklers
5. Identify new requirements for the testing and inspection of fire pumps

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.