Format: Live Virtual Classroom Online Training
Date: January 14, 2026 (8:00am-5:00pm 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 is a high-level overview on fire sprinkler systems. 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 course also covers the four major types of sprinkler systems and the associated components. Basic installation requirements are reviewed along with system acceptance.
Instructor
Keith Butler, LEED AP
Keith Butler has more than 13 years experience in fire protection and is the Southeastern Regional Practice Leader at Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He has managed projects around the world for high hazard industrial occupancies including refineries, bulk plants, tank farms, power plants, aircraft hangars, storage/warehousing, and transportation facilities.
Keith is a LEED Accredited Professional and was the recipient of the ‘40 under 40’ award from Consulting Specifying Engineer Magazine. He is an active member of SFPE, NFPA and US Green Building Council (USGBC).
Continuing Education
- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.8 CEUs
- 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.
