NFSA Calendar

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

This interactive seminar will provide an introduction to the various types of water-based fire protection systems as well as an in-depth exploration of the codes, standards and other documents that are used during the inspection and testing process.

24 CEU’s (24 NICET CPD’s)
If you have team members desiring to inspect Waterbased systems and have not yet obtained certification this class will prepare them to take either NICET exam or *Academy Certification Exam
(offered at location on day four)
*Waterbased Inspector Testing to be provided on day FOUR through Academy Certification Exams
Florida’s other choice You MUST register for the Exam at Academy website:
www.academyexams.com

Member Cost: $525.00

Non-member Cost: $1,050.00 Learn more about membership

*FREE to AHJs – AHJs will need a Gift Certificate code – the code is GIFT-01016 use your government issued email address when registering. Enter gift code and push gift icon this will take balance to zero.

This event has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.   Take a look at the CRFSA Developed for the Inspector Program coming up in October!

Come join the NFSA at a Side by Side Fire Sprinkler Demostration at our member Ferguson Fire and Fabrication location in Kansis City, MO!

Contact - KJ Spurlock - spurlock@nfsa.org

Come join the NFSA for a Live Side by Side Fire Sprinkler Demonstration

The demo is scheduled for 5:30 PM

For Information on the event contact: Jeremy Berger:  Jberger@maplegrovemn.gov                 

Registration is not necessary to attend                              

Come out for a day of family fun featuring great food, demonstrations by local community groups, petting zoo & pony rides, reptile show, fire department and rescue squad vehicles, activities and games for children, vendors and local organizations, and more!

This two-day seminar provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the plan review process for water-based fire protection systems. Utilizing the requirements of NFPA 13 the participants will be guided through an actual review of sprinkler system plans and calculations. They will discuss the importance of employing a systematic review process and identify the documents required for a complete plan review. Finally, participants will review and discuss a submittal of the hydraulic calculations presented with the plans. Discussion points include the process of hydraulic calculations, and identification of the key pieces of information, and the common errors that are made.

This two-day course provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the plan review process for water-based fire protection systems.

Utilizing the requirements of NFPA 13 the participants will be guided through an actual review of sprinkler system plans and calculations. They will discuss the importance of employing a systematic review process and identify the documents required for a complete plan review. Finally, participants will review and discuss a submittal of the hydraulic calculations presented with the plans. Discussion points include the process of hydraulic calculations, and identification of the key pieces of information, and the common errors that are made.

Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13 to class. 

Member Cost: $315.00

Non-member Cost: $630.00 Learn More About Membership

Please join us! 

Chapter meeting - NFSA Legal team will be providing a presentation of trending industry legal issues.

This is a member's only event.

Please join us! NFSA WI Quarterly Chapter Meeting.

Participants may join virtually or in-person. Please indicate at registration how you will participate.

Registration closes 06/12/23.

Member Cost: Free

This is a members-only event. Learn more about membership.

Join us for our NFSA Los Angeles June Chapter Meeting!

When: June 15th

Cocktails: 4:30

Business Meeting: 5:30

Location: Spaghettini’s

3005 Old Ranch Pwky

Seal Beach, CA 90740

Our guest speaker will be Los Angeles Fire Dpartment Inspector Mark Chase.

If you have any question, contact Kyle Howell at khowwell@kimbelfire.com.

A Free Family Event
Putting Kids in the Driver’s Seat
Turn imagination into real life with a chance to climb into, onto and take pictures with LOTS of different kinds of trucks

Live Action Demos
Fire Trucks
Ambulances
Vendors
Police Cars
Construction Trucks
Ice Cream & more for purchase

NFPA Conference and Expo at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas!

June 19-21

• Expo - Come join us at Booth #628
• Conference - Come see the presentations from NFSA Staff and Members!

June 22

• Technical Meeting - Come support the fire sprinkler industry - Read about our positions in the Voting Guide

NFSA is partnering with the Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA) to present four courses in May and June in Hillsdale, Oregon. Details and registration is through the OBOA website OBOA & NFSA Partner Classes - Sprinkler System Plan Review (oregonbuildingofficials.com)

May 9-11, 2023:

• Two-day Fire Sprinkler Plan Review
• Rough and Final Inspections of Fire Sprinkler Systems

May 17-18, 2023:

• Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
• Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection

June 20-22, 2023:

• 2-Day Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review
• Rough and Final Inspections of Fire Sprinkler Systems

June 28-29, 2023:

• Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
• Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection

Existing buildings and existing fire sprinkler systems can have a “grandfather” status. Grandfathering is a practice in codes and standards to allow nonconforming buildings and systems to remain in service. Renovations, changes of occupancy, new processes, extending systems, and more can trigger new construction requirements in existing buildings…or not.  Often when new fire sprinkler systems are triggered for existing buildings, codes and standards permit partial systems to protect the new portion and not the entire building. Partial fire sprinkler systems, limited-area systems, engineered life safety systems, Dorothy-Mae and more are just a few terms used by codes and standards that mitigate the full application of NFPA 13.

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

NFSA now uses Adobe Connect for Tech Tuesdays. The link to the virtual classroom will be included in your confirmation and reminder emails. When entering the virtual classroom, log on using your NFSA username and password. All participants must be individually registered and must individually access the class to receive credit.

You may find it easier to access the meeting if you download Adobe Connect.

This one-day course provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the field inspections for new fire sprinkler and standpipe systems. Fire sprinklers and standpipes are installed in stages and inspections are required before commencing to the next stage. The codes require periodic on-site inspections as the work progresses, to be installed according to the approved construction documents. This work must be inspected and approved before being covered or before the system is commissioned. This course points out the visual and physical inspection requirements of the latest codes and standards. 
  
Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13, NFPA 14 and IBC or IFC to class.

Come see NFSA at BOMA International Annual Conference & Expo 2023!

Come join us for a Live Side by Side Fire Sprinkler Demonstration!

Registration is not necessary to attend this event.

NFSA is partnering with the Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA) to present four courses in May and June in Hillsdale, Oregon. Details and registration is through the OBOA website OBOA & NFSA Partner Classes - Sprinkler System Plan Review (oregonbuildingofficials.com)

May 9-11, 2023:

• Two-day Fire Sprinkler Plan Review
• Rough and Final Inspections of Fire Sprinkler Systems

May 17-18, 2023:

• Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
• Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection

June 20-22, 2023:

• 2-Day Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review
• Rough and Final Inspections of Fire Sprinkler Systems

June 28-29, 2023:

• Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
• Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection

This course is being offered through Halfmoon Education - Continuing Education Seminars & Webinars (halfmoonseminars.org) with NFSA as a partner. 

Online – Wednesday, June 28, 2023 
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT (including a 30-min. break) 

History of Fire Sprinkler Systems and Standards 

• History and development of fire sprinkler systems 
• Purpose of modern fire sprinkler systems 
• Building code requirements (IFC, CFC, NFPA, Local ordinances, FM) 
• Design and installation standards: (NFPA 13 VS. NFPA 13R VS. NFPA 13D) 

Complying with NFPA 13 

• Definitions and new technology 
• General requirements 
  • Level of protection 
  • Hazard classifications 
  • Water supply, additives, gas, non-sprinkler system components 

Underground Piping 

• Pipes and fittings 
• Connections and service mains 
• Installation considerations 

System Components and Hardware 

• Sprinklers (manufacturers, makes, models, applications) 
• Above-ground piping and tube 
• Fittings, joints and valves 
• Additional elements 

System Types and Requirements 

• Wet pipe systems Dry pipe systems 
• Preaction, deluge and combined systems 
• Other types of systems (wet/dry chem, mist, foam) 
• Interconnecting with fire alarm devices / systems 
• Special situations 

Location Requirements 

• Basic requirements 
• Special requirements 

Additional Installation Requirements 

• Installation of different types of sprinklers and specialty sprinklers 
• Installation of piping, valves, and appurtenances 
• Installation for support, seismic protection, and storage 

NFSA is partnering with the Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA) to present four courses in May and June in Hillsdale, Oregon. Details and registration is through the OBOA website OBOA & NFSA Partner Classes - Sprinkler System Plan Review (oregonbuildingofficials.com)

May 9-11, 2023:

• Two-day Fire Sprinkler Plan Review
• Rough and Final Inspections of Fire Sprinkler Systems

May 17-18, 2023:

• Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
• Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection

June 20-22, 2023:

• 2-Day Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review
• Rough and Final Inspections of Fire Sprinkler Systems

June 28-29, 2023:

• Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
• Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection

Come join the NFSA supporting the O'Fallon Chamber of Commere and Industry at this Community Event!

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact - Erik Hoffer - erik@nifsab.org 708-403-4468

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

The Minnesota Chapter of NFSA meets every other month and invites all sprinkler industry and fire service professionals as well as fire sprinkler advocates to join us! We'll have updates from the sprinkler industry, Sprinkler Fitters Local 417, the MN legislative lobbyist, and the State Fire Marshal, as well engaging conversations that help shape the direction and goals of the Chapter. A plated dinner will be served for in-person attendees, and a virtual option is offered for remote attendees. It's a great group, an informal gathering, and a wonderful opportunity to learn, network, and share.

Questions?  Please contacts Minnesota State Coordinator Tom Brace: brace@nfsa.org

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact - KJ Spurlock - spurlock@nfsa.org

Come see NFSA at the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) Annual Conference and Expo!

Many fires in sprinkler-protected buildings are extinguished by the time that the fire department arrives. There are, however, fires where the fire department needs to conduct interior fire attack to effect complete extinguishment. In those cases, the fire department may need to support the sprinkler system or conduct more conventional firefighting operations.  

This course will review fire department data on sprinkler-protected building fires, cover the components of a sprinkler system that are critical for fire department operations, discuss how they are intended to function, and identify their proper design and installation.  

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

Explore multipurpose residential sprinkler systems with this blended program that combines self-paced eLearning with live virtual instructor-led training. Learn how to competently install multipurpose residential fi re sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings using two major standards: • NFPA 13D: Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and TwoFamily Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2016 edition • International Residential Code, Section P2904, 2018 edition

Part 1: Self-paced Online Portion Opens June 19, 2023

Part 2: Live Class: July 19, 2023 at the CT Fire Academy

Registration closes 06/30/2023.

Member Cost: $475.00

Non-member Cost: $950.00

This two-day course provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the plan review process for water-based fire protection systems.

Utilizing the requirements of NFPA 13 the participants will be guided through an actual review of sprinkler system plans and calculations. They will discuss the importance of employing a systematic review process and identify the documents required for a complete plan review. Finally, participants will review and discuss a submittal of the hydraulic calculations presented with the plans. Discussion points include the process of hydraulic calculations, and identification of the key pieces of information, and the common errors that are made.

Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13 to class. 

Member Cost: $315.00

Non-member Cost: $630.00 Learn More About Membership

Please join us!

Registration closes 07/18/23.

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

Member Price: $87.50

Non-member Price: $175.00

Learn More About Membership

Layout Technician: Application – A 3-day instructor-led class that applies the fundamental content learned in the previous course. Using project-based learning , students apply their knowledge of fire sprinkler layout concepts to a legitimate plan, learning through problem solving, research, and simply doing.

You will receive access to Layout Technician: Fundamentals in your My eLearning dashboard within 72 hours of registration for Layout Technician: Application. You must complete Layout Technician: Fundamentals before you attend Layout Technician: Application.

Registration closes 06/25/2023.

Member Price: $2,200.00

Non-member Price: $4,400.00 Learn more about NFSA membership

Join us for this two-day training offering in St. Louis!  The registration cost for these courses is being sponsored by the St. Louis Fire Sprinkler Alliance for NFSA Members - Please contact KJ Spurlock (Spurlock@nfsa.org) to get your gift certificate code to pay for the courses!

CLICK HERE to learn more about joining the NFSA!

Lunch will be provided on both days!



Rough and Final Inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems (RFI)

This one-day course provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the field inspections for new fire sprinkler and standpipe systems. Fire sprinklers and standpipes are installed in stages and inspections are required before commencing to the next stage. The codes require periodic on-site inspections as the work progresses, to be installed according to the approved construction documents. This work must be inspected and approved before being covered or before the system is commissioned. This course points out the visual and physical inspection requirements of the latest codes and standards. 
  
Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13, NFPA 14 and IBC or IFC to class.

Design Advantage – Fire Sprinkler Systems and the International Building Code

This program reviews the 2018 – 2021 International Building Code (IBC) for fire sprinkler requirements and details areas, such as water supply, open corridor protection, Chapter 9, tradeoffs, and other current IBC information on fire sprinkler systems.

The program identifies and explains the various types of sprinkler systems and where they are required and used throughout the IBC. Several discussions will arise over the design options which will permit design flexibility in all building types and uses. The course will cover relevant sections of the IBC and fire sprinkler installation standards (such as NFPA 13, 13R and 13D) that all code officials, contractors, layout technicians and engineers should know. 

Attendees will learn how to use the NFSA Fire Sprinkler Guide to quickly identify code requirements and the 125+ trade-ups that fire sprinklers provide. 

 

Please come join us for Legislative Day 2023

Program

July 27th 12:00pm-5:00pm - FFSA Board Meeting

July 27th 5:00pm - 9:00 pm - Joint Reception

July 28th 9:00 am - 3:00pm - Legislative Day with Legislative Planning, Break Out Groups, and Legislative Guests

 

This interactive seminar will provide an introduction to the various types of water-based fire protection systems as well as an in-depth exploration of the codes, standards, and other documents that are used during the inspection and testing process.

24 CEU’s (24 NICET CPD’s)

If you have team members desiring to inspect water-based systems and have not yet obtained certification this class will prepare them to take either NICET exam or *Academy Certification Exam (offered at location on day four)

*Waterbased Inspector Testing to be provided on day FOUR through Academy Certification Exams

You MUST register for the Exam at Academy website: www.academyexams.com

Member Cost: $525.00

Non-member Cost: $1,050.00 Learn more about membership

*AHJ Registrations are supported through the Florida Fire Sprinkler Association - AHJs may use a Gift Certificate code – GIFT-01023 using your government issued email address when registering. Enter gift certifcate code and push gift icon.  This will cover the cost of your registration.

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA! 

Registration is required.

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

Please joins us!

Chapter meeting at the University of Maryland MFRI Valve Lab Presentation TBA

This is a member's only event.

Please come and join us for a day at the links at Devil's Ridge Golf Club.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Great Lakes Burn Camp.

Registration is at 8 am / Shotgun Start 9 am / Lunch provided immediately following

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

Building and fire codes with reference to installation standards provide prescriptive requirements for the classification of hazards and commodities as well as the associated design criteria.  It is not possible for the prescriptive standards to address every possible scenario in the built environment, therefore gaps exist that must be addressed.  

The design professional has the responsibility for determining hazard and commodity classifications in accordance with the process and guidance provided by the standards.  There are also many special occupancies identified that provide an associated design criteria.  When there are gaps in the standards we must identify methods to address them and provide proper sprinkler protection based on additional resources.

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Demonstration Trailer and the Get Stuffed Food Truck are scheduled for the event. Vendors will be there to display new products. Field & Office personnel from the individual CT-NFSA companies are welcome to attend. Ticket includes lunch and a drink. Raffle.

Member Price: $30.00

Member Price with Raffle Ticket: $40.00

This is a meeting to learn about the changes to Florida law from the 2023 Legislative Session.

One 1.0 CEU will be earned.  Breakfast or Lunch is provided.

Please come learn and network with the FFSA!

Registration is required to attend this meeting.

Please come and join us for a day at the award winning private Country Club of Indianapolis.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hoosier Burn Camp, who host a week long summer camp and other monthly events throughout the year for young people who suffer from burn injuries. You will want to register early for this event. Maximum capacity is 100.

Registration: 10:30 am 

Lunch: 11 am 

Shotgun Start at noon EST

Tim Butler:  butler@nfsa.org or cell:  507-403-2264

Please join us!

This is a virtual, members-only meeting.

Registration closes 09/10/23.

Member Cost: $50.00

The NFSA UL/FM and ISO/USTAG committees represent the interests of our sprinkler manufacturers and equipment suppliers relative to product testing and standards.  This includes coordination with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These product standards provide the minimum testing requirements for products to be listed or approved for installation in fire sprinkler systems. 

NFSA & FSCATX are co-hosting this Fire Sprinkler Forum to discuss national, state, and local codes and how Fire Sprinkler Contractors can be best prepared to design, install and inspect/maintain fire sprinkler systems.

The program is free to attend!  We are reserving a lunch for you, so each attendee must compete a registration.

See you September 12, 2023 in Austin   

Contact
Cindy Giedraitis  979-324-8934  cindy@nfsa.org

Please join us!

NJ Chapter meeting - Guest Speaker - Erik Jensen of Aegis Technologies Inc

NFSA & FSCATX are co-hosting this Fire Sprinkler Forum to discuss national, state, and local codes and how Fire Sprinkler Contractors can be best prepared to design, install and inspect/maintain fire sprinkler systems.

The program is free to attend!  We are reserving a lunch for you, so each attendee must compete a registration.

See you September 14, 2023 in Houston

Contact
Cindy Giedraitis  979-324-8934  cindy@nfsa.org

Please join us! NFSA WI Quarterly Chapter Meeting.

Participants may join virtually or in-person. Please indicate at registration how you will participate.

Registration closes 09/11/23.

Member Cost: Free

This is a members-only event. Learn more about membership.

It is with great anticipation and pleasure that we invite you to attend the 2023 NFSA Mid-Atlantic Area Conference. This year the conference will be held at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. We hope that you will consider attending this enjoyable networking event and join in the informative seminar presentations.

Conference Program

Thursday 9/14

1:00pm-2:00pm - NJFSAB and PenJerDel IP Meeting (Central Conference Center room 2/3)

2:00pm-2:15pm - Registration (Central Conference Center)

2:15pm-5:30pm - Program (Central Conference Center)

2:15pm-2:30pm - Opening Remarks - David Oliver - (NFSA Area II Director)

2:30pm-3:30pm - Jeff Hugo - Vice President Codes and Standards Training and Education, National Fire Sprinkler Association (Fire Code and Sprinkler Standards Updates for the Mid-Atlantic Region)

3:30pm-4:30pm - James Gee- Of Counsel, Winning Strategies Washington- (An Update from Washington)

       4:30pm-4:45pm - Closing Remarks - Housekeeping

5:30pm-7:30pm - Evening Meet and Greet and Vendor Tabletop Time (Central Ballroom) Light snacks to be provided

7:30pm - Program Ends for the Day - Dinner on your own

Friday 9/15

8:15am-9:15am - Breakfast (American Bar and Grill)

9:00am-12:15pm - Program (Central Conference Center Room 2/3)

9:00am-10:00am - Denise Beach- Staff Engineering Specialist, FM Global (Hazards and Mitigations Strategies for Lithium-Ion Batteries)

10:00am-11:00 am - James Golinveaux- CFO Viking Group Inc. (Supply Chain Direction)

11:00am-11:15am - Break

11:15am-12:15pm - Russ Fleming- Northeast Fire Suppression Associates LLC (Promoting Fire Sprinklers Through Standards)

12:15pm- Wrap-up/Closing Remarks

12:15 pm- Lunch Buffet (Full Seminar Attendees Only- American Bar and Grill)

2:00pm-6:00pm - Outdoor Event and Cornhole Tournament (Beer Garden)

7:00pm-11:00pm - Hall of Fame Dinner (Central Ballroom)

8:00pm - Hall of Fame Inductions Begin - Class of 2023

Mr. Ray Fremont Sr.

Mr. Frank Rich Jr.   

Mr. Paul DeCamara Sr.   

Mr. Dick Oliver

Please join us!

Cost: $25.00

Join NFSA Staff supporting the mission!

Promotional Booth:  11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Side by Side Demonstration:  5:00 PM

NFSA Contact - Tim Butler - butler@nfsa.org

Come see us at the NFSA Booth!

NFSA & FSCATX are co-hosting this Fire Sprinkler Forum to discuss national, state, and local codes and how Fire Sprinkler Contractors can be best prepared to design, install and inspect/maintain fire sprinkler systems.

The program is free to attend!  We are reserving a lunch for you, so each attendee must compete a registration.

See you September 19, 2023 in DFW!

Contact
Cindy Giedraitis  979-324-8934  cindy@nfsa.org

NFSA’s Expert of the Day (EOD) program answers questions from contractors, designers and code officials daily. This seminar will address the common EOD questions received from authorities having jurisdiction that NFSA receives regarding the codes (IBC, IFC, NFPA 1, NFPA 101) and the standards (NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, etc.).

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

Layout Technician: Application – A 3-day instructor-led class that applies the fundamental content learned in the previous course. Using project-based learning , students apply their knowledge of fire sprinkler layout concepts to a legitimate plan, learning through problem solving, research, and simply doing.

You will receive access to Layout Technician: Fundamentals in your My eLearning dashboard within 72 hours of registration for Layout Technician: Application. You must complete Layout Technician: Fundamentals before you attend Layout Technician: Application.

Registration closes 08/28/2023.

Member Price: $2,200.00

Non-member Price: $4,400.00 Learn more about NFSA membership

Please join us!

Following the side-by-side burn, there will be a lunch cook out sponsored by M J Daly.

The ICC Expo provides a platform for exhibitors to demonstrate and educate building safety and design professionals about the latest innovative technologies that are helping to build a safer world.

This event brings exhibitors face-to-face with professionals from the built environment including contractors, architects, engineers, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, building and fire safety professionals from around the world. PLUS, pre-show promotions reach the Code Council’s more than 60,000 members and 100,000 customers that turn to the Code Council for their building safety needs.
Come see the NFSA at Booth 620!

This program covers a number of advanced topics over a three-day period including the spacing and location of storage sprinklers, hydraulic calculations (Darcy-Weisbach, Velocity Pressures, and Hardy Cross loop analysis), fire pump sizing (for situations with multiple pumps and situations with multiple water supplies), and a variety of other advanced installation issues. Due to the advanced nature of the program, it is an excellent study session for those people seeking NICET Level III and Level IV certification. The assumption is that the participant will already know how to use the Hazen-Williams friction loss equation.

Join us for drinks at the CRFSA Chapter social event, end of the year social at Guinness Open Gate. Everyone is welcome to attend and a little fire industry shop talk.

Please join us!

NJ Chapter Meeting - guest speaker TBD

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

The program will cover common areas of disconnect between the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and the sprinkler industry. It will cover flow testing of standpipes, pressure regulating-devices and role of the fire department connection (FDC) during testing.  It will cover the requirements for drains and points used for acceptance. This program seeks to place the AHJ and fire protection contractor on the same page for acceptance testing of standpipes.

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

The Capital Region Fire Sprinkler Association is proud to sponsor water-based fire protection training. This program has been an overwhelming success for over a decade and continues to provide training to a host on fire service, industry contractors, AHJ inspectors, designers, and engineers. Please join us for another great year of training in 2023.

Member Price: Free

Non-member Price: $50.00 Learn more about membership

Please join us!

Cost: $25.00

Please join us!

This is a member's only event.

Registration closes 11/08/23.

Member Price: $50.00

Layout Technician: Application – A 3-day instructor-led class that applies the fundamental content learned in the previous course. Using project-based learning , students apply their knowledge of fire sprinkler layout concepts to a legitimate plan, learning through problem solving, research, and simply doing.

You will receive access to Layout Technician: Fundamentals in your My eLearning dashboard within 72 hours of registration for Layout Technician: Application. You must complete Layout Technician: Fundamentals before you attend Layout Technician: Application.

Registration closes 10/14/2023.

Member Price: $2,200.00

Non-member Price: $4,400.00 Learn more about NFSA membership

Please join us! There will be a raffle.

Vendor Spotlight - Kyle Curran, General Air

Registration Cost: $50.00

Registration with Raffle Ticket Cost: $60.00

Like any construction related career field the fire sprinkler industry has many different areas of focus and paths to take. Whichever path is chosen the proper training, certifications, and licensing is required. While each state differs between the required licensing and certifications there are chore principles and training required throughout all states.

This course will discuss the different technical paths within the sprinkler industry along with the required education, certifications, and licensing required for each.

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy or toys for children ages 12 years and under that will be donated to "Toys for Tots- Central Indiana Campaign".

There will be a drop box located on site.

This highly interactive full day seminar describes the requirements for properly maintaining a water-based fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 25. The seminar clearly describes the responsibilities for compliance and record keeping. It describes the specific scope of the standard and identifies the various ways in which information related to changes in the system are handled. It describes the various tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which tables. It involves the attendees in a significant number of exercises to describe problems encountered, identify the appropriate section(s) of the standard and how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered. 

This highly interactive full day seminar describes the requirements for properly maintaining a water-based fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 25. The seminar clearly describes the responsibilities for compliance and record keeping. It describes the specific scope of the standard and identifies the various ways in which information related to changes in the system are handled. It describes the various tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which tables. It involves the attendees in a significant number of exercises to describe problems encountered, identify the appropriate section(s) of the standard and how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered. 

This highly interactive full day seminar describes the requirements for properly maintaining a water-based fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 25. The seminar clearly describes the responsibilities for compliance and record keeping. It describes the specific scope of the standard and identifies the various ways in which information related to changes in the system are handled. It describes the various tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which tables. It involves the attendees in a significant number of exercises to describe problems encountered, identify the appropriate section(s) of the standard and how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered. 

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Quarterly Chapter Meeting

This course will provide attendees with the updates to the 2024 editions of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, NFPA 1 Fire Code, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Updates to the referenced standards will also be addressed.

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

NFSA’s Annual Seminar and Business and Leadership Conferences take place on even-numbered years. These events often feature tabletop vendors. Learning seminars, many with CEUs available, opening and closing sessions with keynote speakers, and an awards banquet are all part of this exciting opportunity to engage, connect and increase your knowledge of the latest the fire sprinkler industry has to offer. 

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors