Format: Live Classroom Training
Date: April 10, 2018 (8:00am-3:00pm)
Location: Denville, NJ
Registration: Must register through Rutgers University
Course Description:
This one day seminar is a high level overview on fire sprinkler systems. The history and objective of fire sprinkler systems is reviewed. The three required components for a sprinkler to function are examined: automatic sprinkler; water supply, and the connection (piping) between the two. In addition, this seminar also covers the four major types of sprinkler systems and the associated components. Basic installation requirements are reviewed along with system acceptance.
Ralph Bless, P.E., SET, CFPS,
Ralph Bless has more than 35 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 has provided services to government, hospitality, warehouse/distribution center, retail, convenience, multi-unit development, multifamily housing, industrial, restaurant, and medical accounts. 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 eight state licenses. Ralph chairs the NFPA technical committee for Record Storage, NFPA 232, and serves on the NFPA technical committees for Water Spray Systems, NFPA 15 as well as the NFPA 13 Installation Technical Committee and Correlating Committee.
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.
