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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231012
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T110000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
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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 layouts\, 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 and those with experience in the sprinkler trade looking to transition to system layout. \nThe final week of each session will be hosted on location. Hotel location TBD. \n Learn More & Register
URL:https://firesprinkler.org/calendarevent/beginning-design-school/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231026
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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-3/
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