Agenda

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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.

Monday, April 3, 2023 | 10:00 am – 2:30 pm CDT

 

Hydraulic Calculations Terminology and Basics (Hazen Williams Formula)

Components of Hydraulic Calculations (NFPA 13 Requirements)

Fire Flow Requirements and Fire Flow Test (IFC Requirements & NFPA 24)

Understanding Basics of Conducting a Hydraulic Calculation (Calc Area, GPM, PSI, Fixed Loses, Friction Loss)

Software/Methods of Calculating Different Types of Systems (Wet, Dry, Pre-action, Hydrants)

 

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

Engineers 
4.0 PDHs 

Architects 
4.0 HSW CE Hours 

AIA 
4.0 HSW LUs 

International Code Council 
0.4 CEUs (Fire) 

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 4.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 4.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility. 

 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 4.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

The International Code Council has approved this event for .4 CEUs in the specialty area of Fire (Preferred Provider No. 1232). 

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).  

 

On-Demand Credits

The above pre-approval(s) only apply to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request: 

4.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

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: Introduction to Fire Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 4-hour course focuses on hydraulic calculations relating to fire sprinkler system design. The course will instruct on using the Hazen Williams formula and other calculations, International Fire Code requirements, and NFPA 13 & 24 provisions. Additional topics include software and methods of calculation.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain the terminology and components of hydraulic calculations (calc area, GPM, PSI, fixed loses, friction loss).

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to utilize the Hazen Williams formula and conduct other hydraulic calculations.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to reference fire flow requirements and tests found in the International Fire Code and NFPA 24.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to analyze different software and methods of calculating different types of systems (wet, dry, pre-action, and hydrants).

LUs: 4.0                                                                                            LU Type: LU|HSWs

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/01/2026

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