Format: Live Webinar (recording available on-demand for those who register and are unable to attend the live presentation)
Date: April 2, 2026 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
Fire sprinklers manufactured since 2000 have a Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN) that provides the characteristics and capabilities of the sprinkler. This information is critical to ensure the sprinkler conforms to the design basis of the system and when a proper replacement sprinkler is needed. This course focuses on how to identify fire sprinklers manufactured without a SIN by using the frame and other markings. The presenter will provide multiple examples of how to analyze a fire sprinkler and decipher the information gathered to determine the manufacturer and K-factor.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN) system
- Learn how to identify fire sprinklers without a SIN
- Explain key information on a sprinkler to identify manufacturer and K-factor
Instructor
Ben Young, CET
Ben has more than 25 years in the fire protection industry and is the Quality Control Supervisor for Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He is focused on fire sprinklers, alarms and special hazard systems with 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. He is the Chairperson of the AFSA Schuylkill Chapter.
Continuing Education
- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.1 CEUs
- NICET Continuing Professional Development
- Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education
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.
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.
