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SUMMARY:Get Involved in the NFPA Process
DESCRIPTION:While the ink may still be drying on the 2022 edition of NFPA 13\, the technical committees are hard at work preparing for the second draft meetings of the 2025 edition. This session will look at how you can get involved in the discussion and the development of the standard that provides the guiding principles for our industry. This session will look at the consensus standards development process\, show how individuals can make their mark\, and share their firsthand perspective on the requirements of NFPA 13. \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n1. Work with the AFSA at the regional and national level to get involved in standards development\n2. Understand how to read the first draft report so that you can see where the standard is moving as they head into the second draft meeting\n3. Learn how to submit a public comment to the NFPA 13 technical committees \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA Member with no CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member with CEU: $25\nNon-Member: $250\nAHJ without CEU: FREE\nAHJ with CEU: $15 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time  \nMore Info & Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/get-involved-in-the-nfpa-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFSA":MAILTO:training@firesprinkler.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20221215T195130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T195130Z
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SUMMARY:Proposed Updates to NFPA 13
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 edition of NFPA 13 is currently out for public comment\, and this webinar will review the changes that can be found in the first draft report and topics from the public input stage that can be brought back up for discussion. This webinar will specifically discuss the first revisions made by the installation and discharge committees of the NFPA 13 and any committee inputs that are seeking public comment. \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n1. Identify new definitions added as first revisions and their applicability to the rest of the standard\n2. Identify and apply changes to the owner’s certificate\, including water supply\, seismic design\, and corrosion treatments.\n3. Determine the maximum protection area per sprinkler system\n4. Understand the reorganized requirements for dry systems and apply new requirements\n5. Define “supplemental sprinklers” and apply the new installation and design requirements associated with them\n6. Identify new requirements based on the Fire Protection Research Foundation’s report on sloped ceilings \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA Member no CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member with CEU: $25\nNon-Member: $250\nAHJ no CEU: FREE\nAHJ with CEU: $15 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time  \n Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/proposed-updates-to-nfpa-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T190000
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CREATED:20230206T213047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T213047Z
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SUMMARY:Sacramento Valley AFSA Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our 11th annual Trade Show and enjoy fire sprinkler industry exhibitors\, mingle with fellow contractors\, engineers\, fitters\, apprentices\, designers\, enjoy good food\, a raffle and the newest products in our industry. \nPre registration not required.
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/sacramento-valley-afsa-trade-show/
LOCATION:Thunder Valley Casino\, 1200 Athens Ave\, Lincoln\, CA\, 95648\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20221219T204537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T150958Z
UID:10000190-1678878000-1678881600@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Avoid Being Dumped for a Buck & a Truck
DESCRIPTION:Fire Sprinkler contractors\, like all construction trades\, are experiencing a severe lack of manpower at every business level. This shortage of manpower is compounded by inflation and the increasing cost of money and materials\, resulting in projects being canceled or on hold. All of these factors are holding back potential growth and expansion opportunities and seem out of our control. They are not. Our industry needs the introduction of new blood and training programs to sustain the workforce needs of AFSA members and the industry as a whole. This webinar will provide solutions by discussing the need to recruit\, grow and retain our workforce and stop paying more per hour for mediocrity and untrained workers. \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the needs of the modern workforce as opposed to past practices and\nIdentify the cost of employee turnover and it’s impact on the company’s bottom line.\nCombine the benefits and opportunity for growth and professional development to show team members why staying for the long haul is more beneficial than the short-term gain of a buck and a truck.\nChoose training programs for long-term solutions to the manpower needs to become a farmer rather than a hunter.\n\nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA Member with no CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member with CEU: $25\nNon-Member: $250\nAHJ without CEU: FREE\nAHJ with CEU: $15 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time  \n Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/proposed-updates-to-nfpa-13-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFSA":MAILTO:training@firesprinkler.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20221214T211352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T180711Z
UID:10000177-1679270400-1680307199@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Design School
DESCRIPTION:Next Level Design\nExperienced layout technicians will find this blended learning course useful to understand the tools they utilize in-depth and gain a deeper knowledge of layout standpipes\, fire pumps\, seismic protection\, and the design requirements for general storage. In addition to mastering requirements in NFPA 13\, NFPA 14\, and NFPA 20\, students will utilize computer modeling software to apply design requirements learned throughout the course\, becoming familiar with the BIM process. This course begins with an orientation and two 3-hour webinars followed by five days of in-person instruction. \nThe course will begin with an orientation and two 3-hour webinars providing an overview of the toolsets available in the Hydratec for Revit® software to allow students to utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) for exercises. \nThis is followed by five days of in-person instruction. The course is designed for those with layout experience looking to understand the tools they utilize in-depth and gain a deeper knowledge to apply the design and installation requirements for general storage\, install and calculate seismic protection\, layout and calculate standpipe systems\, size\, and select-fire pumps\, and apply hydraulic principles to complex wet\, deluge\, and preaction systems. Seismic protection and sway bracing will also be covered in detail. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Price:  $2\,100 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNonmember Price: $3\,100 \n\n\n\n\nMore Info & Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/intermediate-fire-sprinkler-system-planning-school-2/
LOCATION:AFSA Headquarters\, 1410 East Renner Rd.\, Suite 150\, Richardson\, TX\, 75082\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFSA":MAILTO:training@firesprinkler.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230306T213618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T213618Z
UID:10000192-1680692400-1680696000@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Modifications of Existing Systems
DESCRIPTION:The single-point density concept was finally adopted for the 2022 edition of NFPA 13\, and the area/density curves became obsolete. This change sparked an overhaul of the Modification to Existing Systems chapter in NFPA 13 and included a lot more direction for changes to systems already in service. This webinar will review the new structure of the existing systems chapter and additional requirements for evaluating\, modifying\, and testing existing systems. \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n1. Identify the existing system requirements that were relocated from Chapters 4-29 to Chapter 30\n2. Identify and apply the five new parent sections in the reorganization of Chapter 30\n3. Identify installation allowances for existing systems\n4. Identify appropriate design criteria for modifications based on the installed system\n5. Identify and apply acceptance test allowances for existing systems \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA Member with no CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member with CEU: $25\nNon-Member: $250\nAHJ without CEU: FREE\nAHJ with CEU: $15 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time  \n Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/modifications-of-existing-systems/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFSA":MAILTO:training@firesprinkler.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230302T201454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T201520Z
UID:10000211-1681200000-1681232400@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Tennessee Chapter Training
DESCRIPTION:AFSA National and the Tennessee Chapter of AFSA are proud to offer a full day of training presented by AFSA Vice President of Technical Services & Engineering John Denhardt\, P.E.\, FSFPE. The training will consist of two 4-hour seminars: one on “Updates to NFPA 13\, 2022 Edition” and the other on “Updates to NFPA 25\, 2023 Edition.” \n  \n Learn More and Register\n 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/tennessee-chapter-training-2/
LOCATION:Germantown Fire Station 4 Training Room\, 3031 Forest-Hill Irene Rd.\, Germantown\, TN\, 38138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230104T152117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T145607Z
UID:10000193-1681297200-1681300800@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Layout Technician & Installer (CAL FIRE)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar to learn about the responsibilities of a layout technician and an installer. The communication and relationship between the layout technician and the installer are crucial throughout the project to provide proper protection. The layout technician must clearly illustrate what is required by code and in the installation\, and the installer is required to make the system come to life. This discussion will clarify what both parties require to complete the job efficiently and effectively. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Identify the pinch communication points between a layout technician and an installer.\n2. Differentiate the responsibilities of a layout technician from the engineer of record\n3. Detail the tasks required of the installer \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA Member with no CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member with CEU: $25\nNon-Member: $250\nAHJ without CEU: FREE\nAHJ with CEU: $15 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time  \n Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/responsibilities-of-layout-technician-installer/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Fitter Zone,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFSA":MAILTO:training@firesprinkler.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20221214T212646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T180055Z
UID:10000183-1682380800-1684540799@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Design School
DESCRIPTION:The Beginning Design School presents a comprehensive\, practical approach to preparing fire sprinkler system drawings. \nOver a three-week period\, students will attend six live webinars studying and reviewing the installation and design approach requirements of NFPA 13 (2019) while completing self-paced exercises and module assessments. Q&A sessions and open discussions will also be included as part of the online instruction. \nThe second part of the class will be a week of in-person training preparing fire sprinkler system layout\, shop drawings\, and hydraulic calculations by hand. The course concludes with a comprehensive exam of the class content including the installation requirements and hydraulics. \nThere is no CAD or third-party software taught in this class. \nLearning Objectives:\nThe school will prepare the student to: \n\nAccelerate the comprehension of plans and various types of building construction for proper sprinkler spacing applications.\nDetermine the proper and economic planning of sprinkler system layout and installation methods.\nKnow the importance of sprinkler specifications\, types of pipe\, hangers\, fittings\, flow tests\, etc.\nLearn to develop shop drawings from start to finish.\nLearn to coordinate with other trades – plumbing\, mechanical\, structural\, and electrical.\nPerform manual hydraulic calculations by hand\, preparing the student for a more natural decision-making process when using a computer to perform hydraulics.\nPrepare shop drawings in class for projects with different applications.\n\nPrerequisites:\nThis class is designed for trainees and entry-level technicians with at least six months of experience as well as those with experience in the sprinkler trade looking to make the transition to system layout. \nJuly – San Diego; September – Dallas; November – Orlando \nThe final week of each session will be hosted on location. Hotel location TBD. \nMore Info & Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/beginning-fire-sprinkler-system-planning-school-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFSA":MAILTO:training@firesprinkler.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230314T211215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T211215Z
UID:10000212-1682553600-1682639999@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:South Carolina Chapter Training
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Fire Sprinkler Association is pleased to offer a full day of training on “Storage Occupancies” presented by Ralph K. Foster\, P.E. This seminar will review the general requirements for storage in NFPA 13 and guide participants through the layout of the general storage chapter highlighting commodity classification\, storage arrangements\, storage heights (miscellaneous/low-piled/high-piled)\, and clearance. \n Learn More and Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/south-carolina-chapter-training/
LOCATION:Greenville Marriott\, One Parkway East\, Greenville\, SC\, 29615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230220T191457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T191457Z
UID:10000202-1683111600-1683115200@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Extended Coverage/Residential Sprinkler Obstructions
DESCRIPTION:Extended coverage sprinklers and residential sprinklers are both known for the larger floor areas they are able to protect.  How does this get impacted by obstructions?  Learn what items are considered obstructions and the needed distances from the sprinklers in order to adequately protect the space.  Not every obstruction can be avoided\, but NFPA 13 provides guidance for many common scenarios. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.    Explain the impact of obstructions on extended coverage sprinklers.\n2.    Explain the impact of obstructions on residential sprinklers.\n3.    Discuss the variations in the rules for pendent\, upright\, and sidewall styles.\n4.    Use the obstruction guidelines to locate extended coverage and residential sprinklers efficiently. \n  \n Learn More and Register\n  \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA  Member Without CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member With CEU: $25.00\nAHJ Without CEU: FREE\nAHJ With CEU: $15\nNon-Member: $250 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link.\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/extended-coverage-residential-sprinkler-obstructions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230517T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230220T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T145406Z
UID:10000203-1684321200-1684324800@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Sprinkler System Working Plan Requirements (CAL FIRE)
DESCRIPTION:This course will detail the requirements for working plans. This course will discuss the importance of the items required on working plans for approvals and submission. Specific topics include water supply information\, equipment\, hangers\, and bracing. \n Learn More and Register\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n1.    Identify the information that is required to be located on the working plans\n2.    Understand the requirements when changes to the working plans are made in the field \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA  Member Without CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member With CEU: $25.00\nAHJ Without CEU: FREE\nAHJ With CEU: $15\nNon-Member: $250 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link.\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/sprinkler-system-working-plan-requirements/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Fitter Zone,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230531T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230220T192348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T192348Z
UID:10000204-1685530800-1685534400@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Fire Pumps: The Good\, Bad\, & Ugly
DESCRIPTION:Where needed\, fire pumps are essential to a water-based suppression system. Selecting the most efficient driver and pump is critical to a successful and profitable installation project. This seminar examines determining the need for a fire pump and choosing the proper pump capacity. The latest pump installation requirements\, including those for multi-stage\, multi-port pumps\, are reviewed. The latest information and requirements for acceptance testing and periodic inspection\, testing\, and maintenance are discussed\, along with the most efficient methods for assuring compliance with the standards. This seminar concludes with a review of some common issues and mistakes made when designing\, installing\, and inspecting/testing fire pumps. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.    Determine the need for a fire pump\, calculate the most efficient pump capacity\, and select the best driver for the application\n2.    Locate and apply the latest requirements for fire pump installation\n3.    Locate and apply the latest requirements for acceptance testing and periodic inspection and testing of fire pumps\n4.    Explain common mistakes made when designing\, installing\, and maintaining fire pumps\, along with potentially negative consequences \n  \n Learn More and Register\n  \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA  Member Without CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member With CEU: $25.00\nAHJ Without CEU: FREE\nAHJ With CEU: $15\nNon-Member: $250 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link.\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/fire-pumps-the-good-bad-ugly/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230701
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20221214T212418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T220450Z
UID:10000181-1687910400-1688169599@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this three-day\, in-person workshop\, students will understand and apply principles of hydraulics including the different types of pressure\, calculating changes in pressure (elevation and friction loss)\, and node analysis. Students will apply factors for equivalent length adjustments based on pipe type\, size\, and system arrangement. Using the principles of hydraulics\, students will select a remote area\, perform hand calculations for tree systems\, identify and understand the different sections of the detailed hydraulic worksheet\, and where place the appropriate system information. Examples of calculations for sprinkler systems\, water supply analysis\, and simple loops are provided with a hands-on approach. Students will apply their knowledge to perform hand calculations. Then\, students will utilize computer-based calculation software to demonstrate the impact of choices on system characteristics to determine effects on system demand and performance and validate the results. \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify occupancy classifications and minimum design criteria.\nDetermine available water supply and compare system demands.\nDetermine minimum starting flow and pressure.\nIdentify forms of pressure loss.\nApply the Hazen-Williams formula by changing variables (flow\, roughness\, and pipe size) to improve system performance.\nDetermine the minimum water supply needed to support sprinkler system demand.\nApply hydraulic principles to balance flows and pressure at junction points.\nDescribe the output of hydraulic calculation software and appropriate input to obtain an acceptable result and identify common errors.\n\nCredits & Approvals \n\n2.25 CEU; 22.5 NICET CPD\n22.5 CEU Florida Approved Credits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Price: $950;  AHJ: $250;   Nonmember Price: $1\,250 \n Learn More & Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/sprinkler-hydraulic-calculations-workshop-4/
LOCATION:AFSA Headquarters\, 1410 East Renner Rd.\, Suite 150\, Richardson\, TX\, 75082\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFSA":MAILTO:training@firesprinkler.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230706T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230220T192817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T192817Z
UID:10000205-1688641200-1688644800@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Proposed Updates to NFPA 13R\, 13D
DESCRIPTION:NFPA 13R\, the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Buildings\, and NFPA 13D\, the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings\, are currently in cycle for the 2025 edition. This webinar will discuss the significant changes proposed for each document\, including correlating definitions among all three sprinkler installation standards\, a reorganization of NFPA 13D to correct extraneous sections and requirements added over several revision cycles\, and new language to help the user apply hydraulic calculation requirements. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.    Identify definitions in Chapter 3 that were modified to correlate with all sprinkler installation standards\n2.    Determine when NFPA 24 or the local plumbing code needs to be used for the installation of underground pipe in NFPA 13R installations\n3.    Locate and apply correlated and enhance sprinkler temperature-rating requirements\n4.    Identify new installation requirements for concealed spaces with fuel-fired equipment in NFPA 13D installations\n5.    Identify updates to NFPA 13D calculation worksheets \n  \n Learn More and Register\n  \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person):\nAFSA  Member Without CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member With CEU: $25.00\nAHJ Without CEU: FREE\nAHJ With CEU: $15\nNon-Member: $250 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link.\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/proposed-updates-to-nfpa-13r-13d/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230719T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230220T193652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T145920Z
UID:10000206-1689764400-1689768000@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:ITM of Standpipe Systems (CAL FIRE)
DESCRIPTION: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\, how to classify 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.    Examine current requirements for periodic standpipe system inspection\, testing\, and maintenance.\n2.    Discuss key equipment installed on standpipe systems\, such as hose valves\, pressure-regulating devices\, and pressure-restricting devices.\n3.    Identify methods of conducting flow testing of standpipe systems and hydrostatic testing of standpipe systems and fire department connections.\n4.    Analyze testing results and determine how to classify findings that may impact system performance.\n5.    Evaluate potential changes being discussed to NFPA 14 and NFPA 25 that could impact future inspection\, testing\, and maintenance of standpipe systems. \n  \n Learn More and Register\n  \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person):\nAFSA  Member Without CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member With CEU: $25.00\nAHJ Without CEU: FREE\nAHJ With CEU: $15\nNon-Member: $250 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link.\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/standpipe-itm-cal-fire/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Fitter Zone,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20221214T205453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T205552Z
UID:10000175-1690156800-1690415999@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Hands-On Course for Inspection\, Testing & Maintenance of Water-based Fire Protection Systems
DESCRIPTION:This class will provide a 3-day hands-on review of the inspection\, testing\, and maintenance (ITM) requirements for sprinkler systems\, standpipe systems\, fire pumps\, and common components for water-based fire protection systems through classroom-based review and hands-on demonstrations and practice. Half of the course includes a classroom-based review\, and the other half consists of hands-on demonstrations and practice. Specific hands-on tests will vary and may include main drain test; valve status test; dry system trip test; preaction/deluge trip test; resetting dry and preaction/deluge valves; weekly\, monthly\, and annual fire pump tests; and air supplies (air compressors and nitrogen generators). \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion\, participants will be able to: \n\n Identify required periodic inspection\, testing\, and maintenance requirements for water-based fire protection systems and system components.\nPerform required periodic inspection\, testing\, and maintenance requirements for water-based fire protection systems and system components.\nInterpret the results from periodic inspection\, testing\, and maintenance activities.\n\nAFSA Provides: \n\nHandout slides\nThree copies of the hydraulic graph\nOne NFPA Inspection form per student\nOne notebook per student\nAFSA Pens\nAFSA scales\nPhysical copy of NFPA 25\, 2020 edition\n\nCredits & Approvals: \n\nCPDs: 22.5\nCEUs: 2.25\nContact Hours: 22.5\nFL Approval: FP17079-22.5 (expires July 2022)\n\n\n\n\nContractor I\, II\, III & WB Inspector\nThis course is approved for credit by the Florida Fire Safety Board.\n\n\n\n  \nMore Info & Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/hands-on-course-for-inspection-testing-maintenance-of-water-based-fire-protection-systems-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230719T220912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T220912Z
UID:10000220-1690243200-1690329599@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:AFSA & SFPE SoCal Chapter Training
DESCRIPTION:Join the AFSA & SFPE Southern California Chapters of AFSA for a full training day with two internationally recognized experts! In-person and virtual options are available. The topics covered are “Sprinkler System Installation” and “Residential Sprinkler Installation.” \n  \n Register & More Information
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/afsa-sfpe-socal-chapter-training/
LOCATION:Burbank Fire Department Training Center\, 1845 N Ontario St.\, Burbank\, CA\, 91505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230621T171915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T141653Z
UID:10000218-1690416000-1690502399@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:South Carolina Chapter Training
DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Chapter of AFSA is pleased to offer a full day of training presented by AFSA Vice President of Technical Services & Engineering John Denhardt\, P.E.\, FSFPE. Topics covered include: Keeping up with NFPA 13\, Backflow Preventer Forward Flow Testing\, Updates to NFPA 14\, and Acceptance Testing. \nEarlybird Registration Deadline: July 20\, 2023 \n  \n  \n Learn More & Register\n  \n 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/south-carolina-chapter-training-2/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbia Greystone\, 200 Stoneridge Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230220T194053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T135944Z
UID:10000207-1690974000-1690977600@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:NFPA 25 Roles & Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:This seminar reviews the roles and responsibilities of the property owner\, AHJ\, and service provider as spelled out in NFPA 25. A detailed review of the property owner’s responsibilities\, as outlined in Chapter 4\, is provided along with the required interaction of the AHJ and service provider. The seminar concludes by examining today’s inspector’s needed characteristics and duties. This seminar benefits property owners\, AHJs\, contractors\, and individual inspectors. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.    Define and describe the stakeholders referenced in NFPA 25\n2.    Locate and explain the roles and responsibilities for each stakeholder\n3.    Explain the characteristics and duties of the individual inspector\n4.    Identify the ways in which stakeholders interact to ensure the mission and purpose of NFPA 25 are delivered. \n  \n Learn More and Register\n  \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person):\nAFSA  Member Without CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member With CEU: $25.00\nAHJ Without CEU: FREE\nAHJ With CEU: $15\nNon-Member: $250 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link.\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/nfpa-25-roles-responsibilities/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230323T001350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T140835Z
UID:10000213-1692183600-1692187200@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Reviewing Fire Pump Reports
DESCRIPTION:Fire pump reports sometimes look like numbers on paper with connect-the-dot diagrams. Join us in a discussion to help understand what data is essential and what should be included in fire pump test reports. This session will look at the record-keeping requirements of NFPA 20 and NFPA 25\, the recorded terminology\, report inconsistencies\, and fire pump curves.  \nLearning Objectives:  \nUpon completion of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n1. Determine the appropriate fire pump curve for analysis and whether it meets the sprinkler demand. \n2. Understand important data about the fire pump recorded from the pump placard. \n3. Learn how to filter through the written data to understand whether the data is sufficient. \n\n\nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time  \n Learn More and Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/reviewing-fire-pump-reports/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230106T224959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T172458Z
UID:10000194-1693440000-1693526399@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Sacramento Valley Chapter Training
DESCRIPTION:California has adopted the 2022 Editions of 13\, 13R\, and 13D beginning January 1\, 2023. Keep up with the latest info by attending the AFSA Sacramento Valley Chapter training on January 19. AFSA Vice President of Technical Services & Engineering John Denhardt\, P.E.\, FSFPE\, will present a full day of CAL FIRE-approved training on the 2022 NFPA 13\, 13R\, and 13D editions. \n  \n Learn More and Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/sacramento-valley-chapter-training/
LOCATION:Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA\, 3695 Bleckely Street\, Mather\, CA\, 95655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230405T193804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T193804Z
UID:10000214-1693958400-1694303999@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:AFSA 42 CONVENTION\, EXHIBITION & APPRENTICE COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION:AFSA42 OFFERS CEUs AND CONNECTIONS IN ORLANDO \nAFSA42 is in Orlando\, Florida\, at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek this year. The Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek features world-class amenities\, including a championship golf course\, a 3-acre lazy river\, and much more. It’s also close to shopping\, dining\, and entertainment. From start to finish\, it will be an exciting and fun experience. There is a large selection of seminars\, fun parties\, a huge exhibit space\, and more. Don’t miss out on everything AFSA42 and Orlando have to offer. \nDiscover why you should attend AFSA42.\n\n Learn More
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/afsa-42-convention-exhibition-apprentice-competition/
LOCATION:Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek\, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane\, Orlando\, FL\, 32821\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230220T194529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T194529Z
UID:10000208-1694602800-1694606400@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Storage Sprinkler Obstructions
DESCRIPTION:Control Mode Specific Application (CMSA) sprinklers and Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers use lots of water to control high-challenge fires. These types of sprinklers are often more sensitive to obstructions than other types.  Learn the obstructions’ impact and how to space the sprinklers near them appropriately. In recent years\, research has led to new guidelines to assist users in installing storage sprinklers when obstructions are present. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.    Explain the impact of obstructions on CMSA sprinklers.\n2.    Explain the impact of obstructions on ESFR sprinklers.\n3.    Discuss the variations in obstruction criteria between the different types of storage sprinklers.\n4.    Use the obstruction guidelines to locate CMSA and ESFR sprinklers efficiently. \n  \n Learn More and Register\n  \nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA  Member Without CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member With CEU: $25.00\nAHJ Without CEU: FREE\nAHJ With CEU: $15\nNon-Member: $250 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link.\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/storage-sprinkler-obstructions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230504T201027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T201208Z
UID:10000216-1694995200-1695254399@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Hydraulic Calculations Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-day\, in-person workshop provides a deep dive into advanced hydraulic principles for standpipe systems\, fire pump assemblies\, and water storage tanks. Students will receive classroom instruction\, work through examples\, and complete practice exercises. \nMember: $950  AHJ: $250 \nNon-Member: $1\,250 \nCredits: \nCEU: 2.25; CPD: 22.5; Contact Hours: 22.5 \nFlorida Approval: Contractor I\, II\, III \nLearning Objectives:\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nDetermine minimum design requirements for standpipe systems\nIdentify vertical standpipe system zone requirements\nIdentify and apply requirements for pressure-regulating devices\nApply principles of fire pumps necessary for hydraulic design\, including:\n\nSuction\, discharge\, and net pressure\nLaws of affinity\nFire pump selection\n Test header and pressure relief calculations\n\n\nApply hydraulic principles of water storage tank design\, including:\n\nDetermine minimum capacity based on system demand\nDetermine the minimum usable capacity of the tank\nDetermine appropriate refill rates for break tanks\nDetermine the maximum length of pipe supplying a fire pump\n\n\n\nTarget Audience:\nThis course is ideally suited for experienced layout technicians seeking to attain a deeper understanding of hydraulic calculation principles for advanced systems\, and apply that knowledge towards successful completion of NICET III and IV Water-Based Systems Layout certification (or equivalent) and job-specific scenarios. \nSupplies: \n\nAFSA Provides:\n\n Manual (includes hydraulic graphs and worksheets)\, calculators\, engineering graph paper notebooks\, AFSA scale rulers\, AFSA pens/pencils\n\n\nStudent Provides:\n\nPrinted copy or digital access to the 2019 editions of NFPA 13\, 14\, and 20. Other editions are also permitted.\n\n\n\n Learn More & Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/advanced-hydraulic-calculations-workshop-3/
LOCATION:AFSA Headquarters\, 1410 East Renner Rd.\, Suite 150\, Richardson\, TX\, 75082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="AFSA":MAILTO:training@firesprinkler.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230828T142821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T151527Z
UID:10000223-1695146400-1695153600@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:New England Chapter Training
DESCRIPTION:NFPA 13\, 2019 Edition Reorganization Explained \nThe 2019 edition of NFPA 13 is a complete reformat of the previous editions. This seminar will provide an overview of the new format and how to use the reorganized document. It will also include a review of the major technical revisions included in the new edition. \nUpon completion of this presentation\, attendees will be able to: \n\nExplain the purpose of the reorganization.\nLocate and apply the reformatted chapters and information.\nLocate and explain the major technical revisions.\n\n  \n Register & More Information\n 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/new-england-chapter-training/
LOCATION:Johnson Controls Inc./Tyco Fire\, 1467 Elmwood Ave.\, Cranston\, RI\, 02920\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230809T205418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T205446Z
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SUMMARY:Electric & Diesel Fire Pump Controller Drivers/Starting Method Differences
DESCRIPTION:This course will start off with a brief overview of both electric and diesel fire pump controllers and their selection\, followed by a more detailed review of the various drivers/starting methods – (Across the Line\, Part Winding\, Primary Resistor\, Autotransformer\, Wye-Delta Open/Closed\, Soft Start and Variable Frequency Drive – (VFD). We’ll then discuss which starting method(s) are most widely used today and why. Their advantages\, disadvantages\, and typical cost… \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n\nDefine all aspects of both the Electric and Diesel Fire Pump Controllers.\nIdentify the differences between each Fire Pump Controller Driver/Starting Method.\nSelect the best Driver/Starting Method for the project application\nDefine the distinct operation differences between Soft Start and VFD starting methods\n\nSpeaker: Marty Tomasic – Director of Global Sales (Tornatech Inc.) \n  \n Register & More Information\n 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/electric-diesel-fire-pump-controller-drivers-starting-method-differences/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20221214T211424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T215922Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Design School
DESCRIPTION:Next Level Design\nExperienced layout technicians will find this blended learning course useful to understand the tools they utilize in-depth and gain a deeper knowledge of layout standpipes\, fire pumps\, seismic protection\, and the design requirements for general storage. In addition to mastering requirements in NFPA 13\, NFPA 14\, and NFPA 20\, students will utilize computer modeling software to apply design requirements learned throughout the course\, becoming familiar with the BIM process. This course begins with an orientation and two 3-hour webinars followed by five days of in-person instruction. \nThe course will begin with an orientation and two 3-hour webinars providing an overview of the toolsets available in the Hydratec for Revit® software to allow students to utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) for exercises. \nThis is followed by five days of in-person instruction. The course is designed for those with layout experience looking to understand the tools they utilize in-depth and gain a deeper knowledge to apply the design and installation requirements for general storage\, install and calculate seismic protection\, layout and calculate standpipe systems\, size\, and select-fire pumps\, and apply hydraulic principles to complex wet\, deluge\, and preaction systems. Seismic protection and sway bracing will also be covered in detail. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Price:  $2\,100 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNonmember Price: $3\,100 \n\n\n\n\nMore Info & Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/intermediate-fire-sprinkler-system-planning-school-3/
LOCATION:AFSA Headquarters\, 1410 East Renner Rd.\, Suite 150\, Richardson\, TX\, 75082\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFSA":MAILTO:training@firesprinkler.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230621T163037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T163117Z
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SUMMARY:Tennessee Chapter Training
DESCRIPTION:AFSA National and the Tennessee Chapter of AFSA are pleased to offer a full day of training presented by AFSA Vice President of Technical Services & Engineering John Denhardt\, P.E.\, FSFPE. The training will consist of two 4-hour seminars: one on “Keeping up with NFPA 25” and the other on “Keeping up with NFPA 14.” \n  \n  \n Learn More & Register\n  \n 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/tennessee-chapter-training-3/
LOCATION:Tennessee Aquarium\, 1 Broad St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T232601
CREATED:20230220T194853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T135330Z
UID:10000209-1697277600-1697281200@firesprinkler.org
SUMMARY:Sprinkler Types & Characteristics (CAL FIRE)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar details differences in sprinkler types and considerations for design and inspection\, testing\, and maintenance.  This webinar will discuss key differences in orientation\, spray patterns\, response\, temperature rating\, and application. Specific topics will include residential sprinklers\, ESFR sprinklers\, CMSA sprinklers\, standard spray sprinklers\, special sprinklers\, and nozzles. \nLearning Objectives: \n1.    Identify the different spray patterns of the different sprinkler types\n2.    Differentiate between standard response\, fast response\, special response\, and quick-response\n3.    Identify the components of a sprinkler\n4.    Identify the temperature rating based on color code and proximity to heat sources \n Learn More and Register\nDetails:  \nRegistration Fees (per person): \nAFSA  Member Without CEU: FREE\nAFSA Member With CEU: $25.00\nAHJ Without CEU: FREE\nAHJ With CEU: $15\nNon-Member: $250 \nContinuing Education Credit: \nThis webinar offers: 0.1 CEUs\, 1.0 CPDs \nTo receive continuing education credits for the webinar\, you must do all of the following: \n\nRegister individually using your name that matches your fitter certification\, if applicable.\nConnect with your unique webinar link.\nDo not share or use someone else’s unique webinar link.\nAttend the webinar in its entirety\nRespond to each checkpoint question\nSubmit a completed evaluation form within 14 days of the webinar\n\nPlease check your time zone to ensure you connect at the right time: \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time \n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain Time \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central Time \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time 
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/sprinkler-types-characteristics-cal-fire/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Fitter Zone,Webinar
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