American Fire Sprinkler Association

Corrosion in Sprinkler Systems: A Look at a Long-Term Experiment
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Webinar
Internal corrosion of fire sprinkler systems is a major concern in the reliability and life of the system(s). Corrosion in sprinkler systems can affect the system’s hydraulics and cause system leakage, which may result in property damage, as well as significant replacement costs. Fire sprinkler systems are subject to deterioration through different forms of corrosion. This webinar looks at the types of corrosion that occur in sprinkler systems, different methods of mitigating corrosion, and an overview and update to the long-term corrosion research project at Oklahoma State University.
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Updates to NFPA 25
2025-05-07 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for an informative webinar on the proposed changes to the 2026 edition of NFPA 25, the standard for inspecting, testing, and maintaining water-based fire protection systems. With the second draft set for adoption at the NFPA Technical Meeting in June, we’ll explore key updates and their potential implications. Learn how these changes may affect contractors and their work processes.
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Enforcing NFPA 25 (AHJ)
2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00
NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems is referenced by the model fire codes. While NFPA 25 provides the required tasks and frequencies to perform ITM activities, enforcement is under the jurisdiction of the fire code and the fire code official. This webinar will describe the
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ITM of Standpipe Systems (AHJ)
2025-06-11 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a comprehensive webinar on the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements of standpipe systems and their components. We’ll explore the key details from Chapters 6 and 13 of NFPA 25, offering insights into compliance and operational best practices. Gain an understanding of the essential equipment needed to meet these requirements and ensure your systems are reliable and up to code.
This webinar is ICC approved.

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Updates to NFPA 14
2025-07-02 11:00 - 12:00
NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is entering its revision cycle for the 2027 edition of the standard. This presentation will give a brief overview of the standard development process as well as review notable public inputs and first draft actions.
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Acceptance Testing for Standpipe Systems
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
This presentation will detail the requirements for acceptance testing of standpipe systems. In addition to the acceptance tests, closeout documentation and signage will be discussed.
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Calculating Supplemental Sprinklers
2025-08-06 11:00 - 12:00
The concept of “Supplemental Sprinklers” was introduced in the 2025 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. The new requirements help to clarify legacy requirements that were inferred throughout the standard and create more options for designers to tackle challenging layout schemes in storage and non-storage occupancies.
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Protection of Aircraft Hangars
2025-08-20 11:00 - 17:00
This presentation will provide an overview of how research and data analysis helped shape the fire protection system requirements in NFPA 409 (2022 edition) to allow consideration of automatic sprinklers as part of a viable fire protection solution.
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Updates to NFPA 420
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00
The protection of cannabis facilities has been a burning question for the fire protection industry and spurred the creation of NFPA 420 to develop prescriptive requirements. This presentation will provide a high-level overview of NFPA 420 Standard for the Protection of Cannabis Growing and Processing Facilities, detail the joint efforts of the fire protection task group, and discuss the new standard’s impact on the installation of sprinkler systems.
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Third Party Reporting (AHJ)
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
Third-party inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) reporting services are being implemented by numerous jurisdictions. While the overall enforcement of ITM requirements benefits the fire protection industry, the burden of compliance needs to be further clarified by those jurisdictions implementing third-party reporting programs. This presentation will discuss the overall process of third-party reporting, the roles and responsibilities for all parties involved, and the ownership of the data.
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Variable Speed Pump Applications
2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:00
This presentation provides an in-depth look at the application, testing, and performance evaluation of variable speed pumps. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of both normal and variable speed acceptance and annual test requirements, including key performance benchmarks at various flow rates.

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Design Area Adjustments in NFPA 13
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a focused webinar on design area adjustments in NFPA 13, covering key guidelines for fire sprinkler system layout and coverage. Learn how to effectively adjust design areas based on sprinkler type and building characteristics. Understand how hydraulic software adjusts your design area to ensure system performance.
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Neglected Chapters in NFPA 25
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar will explore the lesser-used chapters of NFPA 25, focusing on the valuable information they contain. We will delve into the content of Chapters 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 16, and Annex D shedding light on their relevance to the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. Gain a deeper understanding of these chapters and how they support comprehensive fire protection practices.
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Fire Pump Sizing and Selection
2026-01-07 11:30 - 12:30
This webinar examines how to determine the need for a fire pump, as well as selecting the appropriate pump capacity.
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Updates to NFPA 25, 2026 Edition
2026-01-21 11:30 - 12:30
This webinar will discuss the revisions made to the 2026 edition of NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.
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