Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST (including a 30-min. break)
Presented by
Randy Scovill
Agenda
History of Fire Sprinkler Systems and Standards
History and development of fire sprinkler systems
Purpose of modern fire sprinkler systems
Building code requirements (IFC, CFC, NFPA, local ordinances, FM)
Design and installation standards: (NFPA 13 VS. NFPA 13R VS. NFPA 13D)
Complying with NFPA 13
Definitions and new technology
General requirements
• Level of protection
• Hazard classifications
• Water supply, additives, gas, non-sprinkler system components
Underground Piping
Pipes and fittings
Connections and service mains
Installation considerations
System Components and Hardware
Sprinklers (manufacturers, makes, models, applications)
Above-ground piping and tube
Fittings, joints and valves
Additional elements
System Types and Requirements
Wet pipe systems
Dry pipe systems
Preaction, deluge and combined systems
Other types of systems (wet/dry chem, mist, foam)
Interconnecting with fire alarm devices / systems
Special situations
Location Requirements
Basic requirements
Special requirements
Additional Installation Requirements
Installation of different types of sprinklers and specialty sprinklers
Installation of piping, valves, and appurtenances
Installation for support, seismic protection, and storage
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs
Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.65 CEUs (Fire)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Fire (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Randy Scovill
Fire Plan Review, Inspector
Randy Scovill has more than 15 years of experience in the fire protection industry. He started out as a pipe fitter and went to community college to learn AutoCAD to perform fire sprinkler system design and hydraulic calculations. Mr. Scovill has designed, installed, and serviced residential, commercial, and industrial fire protection systems. This includes ground up buildings, tenant improvements, retrofits, and additions.
During his time as a pipe fitter and designer he obtained his undergraduate degree in architecture (Woodbury University) and master’s degree in architecture (Columbia University). Most recently, Mr. Scovill was the Fire Plan Checker and Inspector for Redondo Beach, CA and he is currently a Campus Fire Marshal for the California State University Office of the Chancellor, Office of Fire Safety.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course for design professionals provides a discussion on the history, purpose and development of fire sprinkler systems and the applicable building codes and standards, identifies NFPA 13 definitions, new technology and compliance methods, reviews underground piping, system components and hardware, compares the different types of systems and their requirements, and discusses additional installation requirements.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the history, development and purpose of fire sprinkler systems and review building code requirements and design and installation standards (IFC, CFC, NFPA, etc.)
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to understand the definitions and new technology of NFPA 13 and comply with general requirements regarding level of protection, hazard classifications, water supply, additives, etc.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to review the different sprinkler system types and their requirements, such as wet pipe systems, dry pipe systems, preaction, deluge and combined systems, mist, foam, and others.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to examine underground pipes, fittings, connections and installation considerations, as well as system components and hardware (sprinklers, above-ground piping, fittings, joints and valves).
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance concepts
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.