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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!

This one-day program provides the participant with the requirements for design, layout, installation, and acceptance testing of standpipe systems using NFPA 14. Through discussion and activities, the seminar will address topics such as system pressures, the challenges of tall buildings, requirements for horizontal standpipes and the acceptance requirements for standpipe systems. 

Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this seminar the participant will be able to: 

1. Discuss the different types of standpipe systems 
2. Identify standpipe system components and hardware 
3. Recognize the differences between horizontal standpipes and lateral runs of pipe to standpipe outlets. 
4. Discuss the rules of NFPA 14 that are specific to high-rise buildings 
5. Determine the net result of the NFPA 14 and NFPA 20 rules 
6. Select fire pumps to match the flow and pressure demand requirements of a standpipe system without over pressurizing portions of the system. 
7. Calculate the effect of elevation head in tall buildings. 
8. Recognize manual standpipe systems and where these standpipe systems are installed. 
9. Identify the tests and documents required for a standpipe system to be accepted 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200