Proposed Updates to NFPA 20
Online WebinarNFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, is concluding its revision cycle, and the language that will be included in the 2025 edition is almost set. This webinar will review the important first and second draft revisions and provide an update on any topics that may be up for debate […]
Virginia Chapter Training
Fairfax County FASST Lab 12099 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA, United StatesThe Virginia Chapter is pleased to offer a full day of NFPA 25 training presented by AFSA Vice President of Technical Services & Engineering John Denhardt, P.E., FSFPE. Seminars Include Internal Assessment and Obstruction Investigations NFPA 25 Inspector Roles and Responsibilities Beyond the Annual Inspection: 3-yr, 5-yr & 10-yr Inspections Backflow Preventer Forward Flow Testing Understanding […]
South Carolina Chapter Training
North Charleston Fire Museum 4975 Centre Pointe Dr., North Charleston, SC, United StatesThe South Carolina Fire Sprinkler Association is pleased to offer a full day of NFPA 25 training at the North Charleston Fire Museum. The training will be presented by AFSA Vice President of Technical Services & Engineering John Denhardt, P.E., FSFPE. Register & Learn More
AFSA Webinar: Maximizing the Benefits of NFPA LiNK
Online WebinarFor new, existing, and potential subscribers to NFPA LiNK. Learn about all the features within LiNK and how you can leverage them to better collaborate with your team, educate yourself and others, and become more efficient in finding the information you need. Register
Updates to Flexible Sprinkler Hoses
Online WebinarUL 2443 Standard for Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings for Fire Protection Service has been revised to address historical questions regarding flexible sprinkler hoses. The new product standard now addresses maximum K-factors for sprinklers, new methods for determining friction loss and the maximum number of bends, and updates to marking requirements and installation instructions. Concurrently, […]
Beginning Design School
The Beginning Design School presents a comprehensive, practical approach to preparing fire sprinkler system drawings. Over 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 […]
AFSA Virtual Instruction Apprenticeship Program VIP Informational Webinar
Online WebinarWhat is AFSA’s VIP? What is NGS? Something is different about AFSA apprenticeship training, and if you can’t put your finger on it, please join us for this interactive webinar. We will spend the first segment explaining AFSA’s Virtual Instruction Program (VIP) and how it differs from the traditional curriculum path that AFSA continues to […]
Proposed Changes to NFPA 200
Online WebinarThe proposed NFPA 200, Standard for Hanging and Bracing of Fire Suppression Systems, had begun its first revision cycle to establish the inaugural 2026 edition. Developed to establish criteria specific to systems other than sprinkler systems, this standard will be the new authority on hanging and bracing requirements for other standards to reference and extract. […]
AFSA Louisiana Chapter Training
St. George Fire Protection District 14100 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, United StatesJoin the AFSA Louisiana Chapter for a full day of training presented by AFSA Vice President of Technical Services & Engineering John Denhardt, P.E., FSFPE. Seminar topics include inspections, fire pumps, and standpipes. Learn More and Register
Reviewing Plans – AHJ Webinar
Online WebinarThis fast-paced webinar will focus on 6 Key Steps to a Successful Plan Review and 7 steps to understanding computer-generated hydraulic calculations. Â This webinar will benefit building and fire code officials who review and approve fire sprinkler plans. Learn More & Register
Intermediate Design School
AFSA Headquarters 1410 East Renner Rd., Suite 150, Richardson, TX, United StatesNext Level Design Experienced 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 […]
Fire Pump Sizing
This presentation examines assessing the need for a fire pump along with choosing the proper pump capacity. This will include discussions on pressure generation, rated flow and pressure adjustments, and verification of maximum churn pressure. At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will be able to properly size and select a fire pump assembly based […]