Headquarters Training Series: Obstructions
NFSA Headquarters, Linthicum Heights, MD
Thursday, May 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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We are excited to announce our new monthly training seminars at NFSA Headquarters' training facility located in Maryland. These training classes have special pricing which includes lunch. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to learn from industry experts on the topics that affect the fire sprinkler industry!
Dealing with obstructions to fire sprinklers is a basic and vital skill needed by a successful layout technician. The varied real word obstructions encountered can at times be challenging to handle and ascertain the correct NFPA 13 obstruction rule to apply. For this reason, obstructions are consisting one of the top questions entered NFSA’s Expert of the day program. This presentation will take the mystery out of obstructions and will review the “obstruction rules” of NFPA 13 and is a “must-know” for layout technicians, installers, AHJs and others in the industry.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the program, the participant will be able to:
- Evaluate the significant changes to the obstruction rules of recent editions of NFPA 13.
- Identify the correct rule for various obstructions.
- Apply the obstruction rules for varied situations.
- Understand the reasoning behind NFPA 13’s approach to obstructions.
Price:
Member: $100
Non-Member: $200