Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

NNFA-0293

Organization's ID:

R0263

Organization:

U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

5 days (36 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate	3	Fire Science

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students the knowledge and skill necessary to evaluate the soundness and code compliance of engineering and architectural plans for commercial fire sprinkler systems proposed as part of facility and occupancy construction plans. It enables students to perform plans review to evaluate the suitability of the fire sprinkler system calculations in accordance with nationally recognized standards for design and installation.

Learning Outcomes:

Evaluate the adequacy of sprinkler system components for the intended use and compliance with recognized listings, standards and manufacturer’s specifications given a set of manufacturer’s datasheets
Verify that sprinkler spacing, and installation are in compliance with nationally recognized standards given fire protection system plans
Evaluate the arrangement of the hydraulically remote area given a set of design drawings
Evaluate if calculation inputs are accurate given a set of plans with hydraulic calculations
Evaluate the materials for completeness and compliance with locally and nationally recognized design standards given a sample fire sprinkler plans submittal package
Evaluate if proposed sprinkler designs are suitable for the hazard classification given a nationally recognized design standard and description of building use and contents
Evaluate water supply systems' ability to supply a fire protection system given the performance capabilities of a water supply system and a set of plans