NFPA 72 - 2016 Edition Update - 4hr Course - Boise, ID - January 12, 2018

Format: Live Classroom Training

Date: January 12, 2018 (1:00pm-5:00pm Local)

Location: Boise City Hall West, 333 N Mark Stall Pl, Boise, ID 83704

Registration: Must register through Idaho Fire Protection Forum

Course Description:

This course reviews the 2016 edition of NFPA 72. Attendees will review the scope and purpose of the standard including how the revision process applies to new and deleted requirements. The participants will be led through the significant revisions to the 2016 edition including new requirements for system documentation, recalled equipment, new pathway requirements, system survivability, along with changes regarding the layout and installation of system components.

Russ Leavitt, SET, CFPS

Russ Leavitt is the Executive Chairman of Telgian Corporation. With over 36 years of experience, he holds a Level IV certification from NICET in Fire Sprinkler Layout and Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) designation. He is a Board Member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is the chair of the NFPA 13 Sprinkler System Discharge Criteria technical committee, and serves on the NFPA 13 Installation and NFPA 25 technical committees. Russ conducts seminars internationally on a variety of fire and life safety related subjects and has authored a number of articles and training materials including the AFSA ITM training program and online hydraulic calculation course.

Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)

- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.4 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.