Backflow Prevention in Fire Protection Systems - Recorded Webinar Course Details Instructor CEUs/Additional Info Format: Instant Access Recorded Webinar CEUs: Based on 1 contact hour of training (see CEUs tab for details) Course Description: Backflow preventers, when connected to the fire sprinkler lines, have a primary purpose to stop water in the fire sprinkler system from flowing back into the water supply source. This course will cover backflow prevention requirements for fire protection systems based on NFPA, USC, ASSE, AWWA, UPC, CSA, UL, and FM standards. The presenter will discuss the different types of backflow prevention assemblies and how they are best utilized. Participants will learn how to determine when a backflow preventer is needed, where it should be located and the proper type of backflow preventer to install. Learning Objectives: •Explain the purpose of backflow prevention •Learn the different types of backflow prevention assemblies •Understand how to select the appropriate backflow prevention assembly type and location Michael Willis Michael Willis has over 12 years of fire protection experience including portable, fixed and pre-engineered fire suppression as well as a fire protection and safety engineering degree. He has served in multiple capacities including as a technician, inspector, consultant, designer and installer. Michael holds multiple state licenses, NICET Certifications for both fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, and is in the process of completing his professional engineer licensure in fire protection engineering. Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below) - International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.1 CEU's - NICET Continuing Professional Development - 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 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. Related Training Courses Introduction to NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Systems Recorded Webinar Instant Access - CEU Approved Introduction to Fire Alarm System Inspection and Testing Recorded Webinar Instant Access - CEU Approved Fire Alarm System Wiring Recorded Webinar Instant Access - CEU Approved Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems Recorded Webinar Instant Access - CEU Approved Introduction to NFPA 25 Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Recorded Webinar Instant Access - CEU Approved Introduction to NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler Systems Recorded Webinar Instant Access - CEU Approved Introduction to High Pile Storage Requirements Recorded Webinar Instant Access - CEU Approved Registration $47.00Seats