Format: Instant Access Recorded Course
CEUs: Based on 10 contact hours of training (see CEUs tab for details)
Course Description: This 10-hour course discusses fire sprinkler system maintenance with a specific focus on internal piping assessments and obstruction investigations as well as fire service mains for underground water supply piping. Participants will learn the methods for conducting obstruction investigations and the common types of obstructions to look for. An understanding of the components used for fire service mains and their installation requirements will also be reviewed.
Course Modules:
Module 1 - Introduction to NFPA 25 Water-Based Fire Protection Systems – 1hr
NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (IT&M) of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems is one of the misunderstood and misapplied fire protection standards in use today. The course examines the scope of NFPA 25, including a detailed look at the purpose of NFPA 25 as a wear and tear document not intended for design evaluation. The discussion will cover activities that are within and those that are not within the scope of NFPA 25 as it relates to fire sprinklers, standpipes and fire pumps. Basic definitions will be reviewed as well as the IT&M responsibilities of building owners, AHJ’s and contractors/inspectors for these systems.
Module 2 - Internal Piping Assessments and Obstruction Investigations – 4hrs
This course covers NFPA 25, Chapter 14 requirements for conducting internal piping assessments and obstruction investigations. This seminar reviews Annex D regarding sources of obstructions, types of obstructions, and the methods for conducting obstruction investigations. The session covers the requirements regarding internal assessments and the use of alternative assessment methods. The session discusses acceptable mitigation programs as well as actions to prevent conditions that may cause future piping obstructions.
Module 3 - Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances (NFPA 24) – 4hrs
The NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances contains the latest requirements and information regarding the installation of underground water supply piping for fire protection systems. This course examines the requirements for the components used in these systems along with the installation requirements. Chapter 10 of NFPA 13 is an extract of the material found in NFPA 24 but does not include fire hydrants, hose houses, and other system devices.
Module 4 - Partnering with Stakeholders for Better Fire Protection – 4hrs
This course explores the benefits of appropriate partnering with the various stakeholders of a facility to achieve better fire protection. The presentation will identify each of these stakeholders and how their involvement can play a critical role as part of the overall protection and risk management strategy for a facility. The discussion will range from initial planning and development of the project, construction, ongoing maintenance, day to day operations as well as the emergency fire ground operations in the event of a fire.
Ralph E. Bless, Jr., P.E., CFPS, SET
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.
Tracey Bellamy, P.E., CFPS, CWBSP
Tracey Bellamy has more than 35 years’ experience in the fire protection community including all areas of the fire sprinkler industry. He has extensive experience with fire suppression system design, fire hazard analysis and fire protection system inspection and testing. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 49 U.S. states, District of Columbia and Guam and a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS). He serves on several NFPA technical
Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)
- CAL FIRE - CEU Approved for 1.0 CEU
- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 1.0 CEU
- 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 CAL FIRE CEU requirements for CAL FIRE approved training courses per Title 19. Fire Smarts is a CAL FIRE approved provider for this training course which may be used towards California certified sprinkler fitter continuing education requirements that include completing 30 hours every three years to maintain the state certification (Section 946). CAL FIRE CEU’s are assigned based on 0.1 CEU per training contact hour. Learn more about CAL FIRE licenses and registration at https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/govmotus-fire
- 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.
Recorded Online Training
This training course is presented in a recorded online format using a directing and discussion style of teaching. A clear and detailed presentation of the content is given with the aid of PowerPoint presentation slides.
