Introduction to Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems – 4hr Course
In this 4 hour recorded course the presenter will covers the requirements and procedures for fire pump acceptance testing found in NFPA 20 and those for the ongoing periodic testing as mandated by NFPA 25
A recorded course has been prepared by Fire Smarts, LLC to educate facility managers, building and fire officials and service providers worldwide on fire pump acceptance testing as required by NFPA 20 and the periodic testing mandated by NFPA 25. The course covers the roles of the contractor, manufacturer’s representatives and the AHJ during acceptance testing. It also explains test procedures for electric motor drivers, engine drives and alternate power. It then moves on to weekly and monthly no-flow (churn) tests and the annual performance test. The course ends with exercises on plotting pump curves, using affinity laws and determining whether a pump’s performance is acceptable. This recorded course is part of the online training resources offered by Fire Smarts.
The “Fire Pump Testing and Analysis” course, is an Instant-Access Recorded Course, presented by fire protection industry expert, Ralph E. Bless, Jr., P.E., CFPS, SET.
To gain instant-access to this recorded course, ICC approved for 0.4 CEU’s, simply click the link and experience the benefits of online, at-your-own-pace, learning. Fire Pump Testing and Analysis.
This recorded course qualifies for 4 contact hours of continuing education training as approved by the International Code Council (ICC) and recognized by NICET for professional development. Certificates will be issued to attendees following the completion of the recorded course.
Course instructor, Ralph has 40 years’ experience in fire protection including a broad range of water based and special hazard system design, code consulting and fire protection engineering services. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer in six states, a Certified Fire Protection Specialist, Level IV NICET senior fire sprinkler layout technician and holds three additional NICET certifications, as well as ten state licenses. Ralph serves on six NFPA committees including the NFPA 1 Fire Code, NFPA 15 covering Water Spray Systems, and NFPA 915 covering remote inspections. He chairs the technical committee for NFPA 232 covering Record Storage and serves on the NFPA 13 Installation Technical Committee and Correlating Committee.
About Fire Smarts, LLC: Fire Smarts is a nationally recognized provider of fire protection education and training services. With specialized expertise in the NFPA standards, the company’s team of internationally recognized instructors create and deliver custom fire suppression and fire alarm training solutions for building and fire officials, service providers and business organizations. Fire Smarts is a Preferred Provider with the International Code Council to deliver approved training programs for CEU’s toward ICC Certifications. To learn more about Fire Smarts visit http://www.firesmarts.com/.