Fire Protection Requirements for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) - 4hr Course - Online - April 26, 2023

Format: Live Virtual Classroom Online Training

Date: April 26, 2023 (8:00am-12:00pm Pacific)

Location: Online through GoToWebinar (access link will be emailed following registration, computer or compatible mobile device with Internet connection required)

Registration: If you are a Washington State resident you may register at no charge through Washington State Fire Marshal's Office. Students not in Washington State may register online through Fire Smarts with the applicable registration fee.

Course Description: This course explores the current state of fire protection for Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS). A review of several notable fires will be presented to illustrate the importance of such protection. Participants will learn about the provisions in NFPA 13 ‘Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems’ with emphasis on the limited coverage for ASRS operations within the document. The presenter will provide an in-depth review of the provisions of FMDS 8-34 to establish the type of ASRS structure that is being protected and how the type impacts fire protection criteria. This includes mini-load, shuttle-loading, vertically enclosed and top-loading as well as a discussion on the various container types.

Len Ramo, P.E., P.Eng., CFPS

Len Ramo has more than 25 years’ experience in fire protection engineering and is President of Telgian Engineering and Consulting. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in all 50 U.S. States, District of Columbia, and select Territories, as well as a P. Eng. in select Canadian Provinces. Len is also a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and holds a U.S. Department of Homeland Security CVI certification. He serves on several National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) committees and is a member of the SFPE Foundation Board of Governors as well as both the SFPE Standards Making Committee on Performance-Based Fire Safety Design and the SFPE Committee on Outreach and Advocacy (COA).

Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)

- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.4 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, 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.
• 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.

Live Online Training

This training course is presented in a live online virtual classroom format using 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.