| This one-day seminar
provides the attendee with the knowledge and a detailed description of
the residential fire problem in America in the past, present and the future.
The application of the residential design and installation is applied in
accordance with NFPA-13, NFPA 13R and NFPA13D. This is a basic level class.
Overview – Provides the
attendees with the understanding of the residential sprinkler and its characteristics
that provide life safety in residential dwelling units.
Goals – Is to familiarize
the attendees with the requirements in the NFPA Standards that govern sprinkler
system application in residential dwelling units.
Learning Objectives –
Participants will learn:
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Identify the fire problem
in America (residential)
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Development of the residential
sprinkler
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Testing of the residential
sprinkler
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Application of residential
sprinklers
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Design of residential sprinklers
Course Outline
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Review of U.S. fire problems
and prevention methods
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Fire sprinklers and related
components
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Quick response technology
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Residential sprinklers and
why they are different
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Residential sprinkler design
NFPA 13
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Residential sprinkler design
NFPA 13D
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Residential sprinkler design
NFPA 13R
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Water supplies
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Four sprinkler design hydraulic
calculations
Experience Level – This seminar
is best suited for participants who are:
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Code Officials
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Designers/Contractors
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Design Professionals Architects/Engineers
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Building Owners/Managers
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Installers
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Insurance Representatives
Prerequisites – For attendees
who:
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Knows and applies the codes
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Has one to two years in code
enforcement
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Possesses a basic knowledge
in construction
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Can read and understand basic
construction drawings
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