UNDERGROUND PIPING FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
This one-half day seminar describes the responsibility of the contractor and authority having jurisdiction for the proper installation of Underground Piping for Fire Protection systems. This is a basic level class.

Overview – Provides the attendees with the understanding of installation and acceptance testing of underground piping for fire protection system.  
Goals – Is to familiarize participants with the rules of underground piping installation in accordance with NFPA 13 & 24.

Learning Objectives – Participants will learn:

  • Nature of water supply
  • Types of components
  • Hose houses and equipment
  • Piping and fittings
  • Laying buried pipe
Course Outline 
  • Plans
  • Installation work
  • Water systems
  • Valve types and placement
  • Hydrants
  • Hose house location, construction and seizing
  • Selection of pipe, coating
  • Above ground and underground pipe
  • Depth of cover
  • Laying pipe
  • Flushing and testing
Experience Level – This seminar is best suited for participants who are:
  • Code Officials
  • Designers/Contractors
  • Design Professionals Architects/Engineers
  • Building Owners/Managers
  • Installers
  • Insurance Representatives
Prerequisites – For attendees who:
  • Knows and applies the codes
  • Has one to two years in code enforcement
  • Possesses a basic knowledge in construction
  • Can read and understand basic construction drawings