Format: Live Webinar (recording available on-demand for those who register and are unable to attend the live presentation)
Date: March 19, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern (1 hour presentation plus Q&A time) recording will be available on-demand following live webinar
Location: Online through GoToWebinar (access link will be emailed following registration, computer or compatible mobile device with Internet connection required)
Course Description
The concept of remote inspections and testing of water-based fire protection systems continues to evolve. This course covers how NFPA 13 and 20 address the issue along with the requirements of NFPA 25 and NFPA 915 ‘Standard for Remote Inspections and Tests’. A brief review of the history of remote inspections and tests is presented to help understand the genesis of the concept. The current state of remote inspections and tests is discussed along with a look at the future and the impact on building owners, AHJs, installation contractors, and periodic ITM service providers.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the scope and purpose of remote inspections and tests
- Locate and apply the requirements for automated inspections and tests as stated in NFPA 13, NFPA 20, and NFPA 25
- Identify the procedures, methods, data collection, and documentation associated with remote inspections and tests
Instructor
Russ Leavitt, SET, CFPS
Russ Leavitt is the Executive Chair of Telgian Holdings. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, holds a Level IV certification from NICET in Fire Sprinkler Layout, and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS). He is a licensed contractor with 43 years of experience in the design, installation, and testing of fire protection systems.
Russ is a member of the NFPA Board of Directors and is the Immediate Past Chair. He serves on numerous NFPA Technical Committees. He has authored a number of articles and training materials that are used throughout the industry.
Continuing Education
- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.1 CEUs
- NICET Continuing Professional Development
- Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education
Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for continuing education training required by Academy Certification Exams for ACE Certifications. Fire Smarts is an ACE Recognized Training Provider. Continuing education credit is determined as one training credit per training contact hour.
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.
