Seismic Protection for Fire Sprinkler Systems - Recorded Webinar

Format: Instant Access Recorded Webinar

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

Course Description: This course focuses on the seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems based on NFPA 13 ‘Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems’. The presentation will cover seismic bracing requirements and the calculation of seismic forces present in the Zone of Influence (ZOI). The presenter will also discuss the various considerations in determining the components in the brace assembly and proper layout to distribute the seismic loads throughout the system.

Learning Objectives:
•Identify when and where seismic bracing/restraint is required
•Explain how to calculate forces Seismic Bracing must withstand
•Learn component selection of seismic brace assembly
•Understand how to properly locate seismic braces on the piping system

Patrick Reilly

Patrick Reilly has more than 5 years of experience in fire & life safety and is a fire protection consultant and designer at Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He has completed projects in a variety of occupancy types including manufacturing, laboratory, healthcare and natural gas. Patrick holds a NICET certification in Fire Sprinkler Layout, a Quell certification for cold storage fire protection and is a board member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers – Southern California Chapter.

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.