Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) Fire Sprinklers - 1hr - Recorded Webinar

Format: Instant Access Recorded Webinar

CEUs: Based on 1 contact hour of training (see CEUs tab for details)

Course Description: Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) fire sprinklers are commonly used in warehouse facilities with stored goods and highly combustible plastics where quickly applying a large volume of water is critical to controlling a fire. Based on NFPA 13 ‘Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems’ and FM Data Sheet 2-0, this course provides an understanding of ESFR sprinklers. The presenter will discuss the benefits and challenges to consider with this type of fire protection, including the treatment of obstructions for storage applications.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and capabilities of ESFR sprinklers
• Learn how obstructions impact the effectiveness of ESFR sprinklers
• Describe the obstruction requirements in NFPA 13 and FM 2-0

Ben Young, CET

Ben has more than 20 years in the fire protection industry with a focus on fire sprinklers, alarms and special hazard systems. He has extensive experience in both new construction and retrofit projects for public and private sector customers. Ben holds multiple United States government security clearances and is NICET certified in Water-Based Systems Layout, Special Hazards, and Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems.

Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)

- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.1 CEU's

- NICET Continuing Professional Development

- Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider

- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education

Certificate of Completion:

• Each participant registered, attending the full live training webinar or viewing the post-live recorded on-demand webinar will receive a Certificate of Completion (you must be registered under your name to receive a certificate, one certificate per registered participant). This certificate will include the participants name, training subject, date, number of training hours completed and the Fire Smarts name, address and phone number.
• Certificates will comply with International Code Council (ICC) CEU requirements for ICC approved training courses. Fire Smarts is an approved training provider of the ICC. ICC CEU’s are assigned based on 0.1 CEU per training contact hour.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for CPD points required for NICET certification. This applies to the “Additional Education” section of NICET Policy #30 on Continuing Professional Development that allows for CPD points for education to advance, broaden and enhance technical knowledge and job skills.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for credit hours required for re-certification as part of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) program. Continuing education credit is determined as one credit per training contact hour.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for continuing education (CE) hours for Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications. Fire Smarts is a continuing education source under "Nationally Recognized Training Providers”. Continuing education hours are determined as one CE hour per training contact hour.

Webinar Training

This webinar is presented online in a directing and discussion style of teaching. A clear and detailed presentation of the content is given with the aid of PowerPoint presentation slides. Participant questions are encouraged to facilitate understanding and practical application exercises will be given where applicable to the content.