Format: Live Webinar (recording available on-demand for those who register and are unable to attend the live presentation)
Date: November 13, 2025 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern (1 hour presentation plus Q&A time) recording will be available on-demand following live webinar
Location: Online through GoToWebinar (access link will be emailed following registration, computer or compatible mobile device with Internet connection required)
Course Description
NFPA 25 ‘Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems’ contains the requirements for ensuring that properties are protected against the perils of fire. This course reviews the scope and purpose of the standard as well as the major revisions to the 2026 edition. Some of the topics covered include a clarification regarding the scope of inspections, changes to Chapter 3 covering definitions, revisions to the requirements for qualifications to perform ITM, and owner responsibilities for corrosion, impairments, and inactive system components. Additional items reviewed include changes to fire pump circulation and main pressure relief valves, fire department connection testing, and the inspection and testing of corrosion inhibiting systems.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the scope and purpose of NFPA 25
- Understand and explain the process for revising NFPA standards
- Navigate the standard to identify system ITM requirements
- Locate and apply revisions made to the 2026 edition
Instructor
Russ Leavitt, SET, CFPS
Russ Leavitt is the Executive Chair of Telgian Holdings. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, holds a Level IV certification from NICET in Fire Sprinkler Layout, and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS). He is a licensed contractor with 43 years of experience in the design, installation, and testing of fire protection systems.
Russ is a member of the NFPA Board of Directors and is the Immediate Past Chair. He serves on numerous NFPA Technical Committees. He has authored a number of articles and training materials that are used throughout the industry.
Continuing Education
- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.1 CEUs
- NICET Continuing Professional Development
- ACE Certifications Continuing Education
- 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 continuing education training required by Academy Certification Exams for ACE Certifications. Fire Smarts is an ACE Recognized Training Provider. Continuing education credit is determined as one training credit per training contact hour.
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.
