NFPA 13 - 2013 Update - 5hr Course - Clinton, NJ - September 26, 2017

Format: Live Classroom Training

Date: September 26, 2017 (8:00am-3:00pm)

Location: Clinton, NJ

Registration: Must register through Rutgers University

Course Description:

This one day seminar provides a review of the significant changes that were incorporated into the 2013 edition of NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. This seminar also reviews some of the proposed revisions that were rejected by the technical committees as rejected proposals often provide insight for understanding the technical committees’ intent for the requirements found in the standard.

Course Purpose/Value (Learning Objectives):

This seminar provides the enforcer with a summary of the major changes to the standard to ensure that he or she is up-to-date with the latest requirements. Rapid changes in sprinkler technology and ever evolving architectural features, construction material, and hazards require today’s enforcement official to stay current in their understanding and knowledge. The purpose of this seminar is to not only identify changes but to explain why the change was made.At the completion of the seminar, the participant should be able to:
- Explain the standard making revision process.
- Describe the scope and purpose of NFPA 13.
- Understand the definitions of basic terms associated with fire sprinkler systems.
- Identify the major changes to the standard and explain the reason the requirements were added, deleted, or revised.

Tracey Bellamy, P.E., CFPS,

Tracey Bellamy has more than 25 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 and correlating committees including NFPA 13, 15, 16, 25, 30, 30B, 101 and 5000 (building code). Tracey is a member of ASCE, NFPA, and SFPE.

Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)

- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.5 CEU's

- NICET Continuing Professional Development

Certificate of Completion:

• Each participant registered, completing the sign-in sheet and attending the full training session will receive a Certificate of Completion. 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.

Live Classroom Training

This course is presented 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. Group discussion is encouraged to facilitate understanding and practical application exercises will be given where applicable to the content. A review test is given to measure learning and retention.