NFSA Calendar

Please joins us for the January Minnesota Chapter Meeting! 

We hope to see you there!

For in-person attendance, please RSVP to Tom Brace no later than January 6 for the meal count. Brace@nfsa.org

Join the Fire Marshal's Association of Utah's annual business meeting and exciting training! 

Don't forget to stop by the NFSA booth!

Updates to codes and standards significantly impact the fire sprinkler industry, shaping the practices of contractors, designers, and stakeholders alike. This course will explore the most impactful changes introduced in the 2024 editions of the building and fire codes, as well as the 2025 edition of NFPA 13. Participants will gain insights into how these updates influence design, installation, and business operations across the industry. Led by seasoned NFSA experts Roland Asp, CET, and Jeffrey Hugo, CBO, this engaging discussion provides practical guidance for navigating the evolving landscape of fire protection standards. 

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 course reviews fire sprinkler performance and effectiveness based on data submitted to the United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). The data examined will include national trends and incidents for the states in the region. 

Learning Objectives:  

1. Review fire sprinkler activations by common factors (such as year, month, day of week, system type, etc.) 
2. Demonstrate fire sprinkler effectiveness by number of sprinklers activated and fire spread.  
3. Identify common occupancies for successful sprinkler activations.  

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

Come spend time with NFSA President Shane Ray and NFSA Michigan Chapter Board Members and learn about the exciting initiatives and events planned for the upcoming year, including the NFSA National Board Meeting in June.

Please join us for a live fire sprinkler demonstration!

We hope to see you there!

Please join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Tamarac Fire Rescue!!

Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration at 10:00 AM

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

Examining fire sprinkler shop drawings, cut sheets and hydraulic calculations is a primary duty of the authority having jurisdiction. This course will provide an efficient and thorough review of plans and other fire sprinkler documents. Attendees will learn what documents to accept to start a review, what steps to take through the fire sprinkler design and systems review, and how to have confidence while reviewing hydraulic calculations. This course applies current codes and standards to fire sprinkler systems from the initial site plan review, through the construction documents, to the as-built drawings. Students will receive a handout that provides detailed checklists with expert commentary that is useful to the fire sprinkler plan reviewer for years to come.

Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13 to class.

YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND – 

Note: The Detroit Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board is sponsoring a one-year FREE membership to Michigan AHJs who are interested in attending this class. Please reach out to Ron Ritchey - ritchey@nfsa.org to get signed up.

Are you a member of NFSA or FSCATX? Want to get involved?

As an NFSA or FSCATX member, you're invited to join us for our first Chapter Meeting of the year where we'll be blending business with a bit of fun!  Eat, Train, Connect!

Join us here: Join NFSA

The ICC Upper Great Plains Region III Educational Institute is offering 40 virtual and in-person sessions on construction-industry related topics from February 10–14 in Minneapolis, MN. We hope you can make it!  

NFSA Codes and Standards Specialist, John Swanson, will be presenting NFSA's Class on “Plan Review for High-Piled Storage Occupancies” on February 11 and NFSA's “Application and Enforcement of the Minnesota State Fire Code” on February 12.  

NFSA's National Training Manager, Chase Browning, will be teaching NFSA's “2-Day Sprinkler Plan Review Class” on February 13 and 14.  All NFSA classes will be CEU eligible from the MN Department of Labor and Industry.

TX Subcontractor Legislative Day!

1hr Presentation: Pumps and Controllers by Matt Moroney, GDS Controls

Join NFSA Texas Chapter in Central Texas for a Lunch and Learn on NFPA 22 and Texas Tanks. NFSA and NFPA 22 Technical Committee Member Kevin Kelly, Victaulic Codes and Standards Specialist will provide NFPA 22 Top Ten Tank Updates and FAQ's!

Join NFSA Texas Chapter in Houston for a Lunch and Learn on NFPA 22 and Texas Tanks. NFSA and NFPA 22 Technical Committee Member Kevin Kelly, Victaulic Codes and Standards Specialist will provide NFPA 22 Top Ten Tank Updates and FAQ's!

Tech Tuesday Description: Review common fire pump components and their inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements. The seminar will discuss basic fire pump components and methods for testing fire pumps. The seminar will demonstrate how to conduct a fire pump test using different methods for flowing water and how to evaluate the results of the fire pump performance.

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 seminar provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the field inspections for new fire sprinkler and standpipe systems.  

Fire sprinkler systems 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 to class.  

Total Instructional Time: 7 contact hours 

Learning Outcomes:  At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will be able to: 

1. Discuss the relationship various codes and standards have with the plan reviewer, field inspector and commissioner of the system. 
2. Compare the actual installation with the approved construction drawings for compliance with appropriate codes and standards. 
3. Explain the duties of the inspector during onsite inspections of the installed systems 
4. Employ contemporary techniques of field inspections. 
5. Understand the various stages involved in the installation of systems and the need to correlate and interact with contractors, other inspectors and the authorities having jurisdiction. 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

More than 100 classes, which are all ICC Preferred Provider-approved and many AIA certified, EduCode offers training for building and fire inspectors, plan examiners, permit technicians, code enforcement officers, managers and supervisors, architects, engineers, building officials, students and all code professionals.

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The 2025 mid-year conference will be held March 8-9. This will include the Board Meeting, Membership Meeting and Mid-Year Conference at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center.

Regular Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

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Please join us for the March Minnesota Chapter Meeting!

For in-person attendance, please RSVP to Tom Brace no later than March 10 for the meal count. Brace@nfsa.org

This annual conference historically provides high-level training and educational workshops, presented by some of the nation’s leading fire safety, code enforcement, fire protection, and emergency management professionals.

The purpose of this annual event is to provide high-quality education, technology, and networking opportunities. Our multiple day, multiple track format offers a self-directed, facilitated learning environment with education sessions, interactive forums, and technology presentations.

Attendees keep coming back! They know there’s no better place to go when looking for ways to do a better job… relevant topics to update their knowledge… tools and resources required to solve problems… saving money with affordable education… networking from peers across the country & beyond... Whatever the motivations may be, you’re sure to find plenty of great reasons of your own to attend this highly rated and reasonably priced conference and expo!

The 64th Annual North Carolina Fire Prevention School will be held March 17-21, 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott at Carolina Beach. The Fire Prevention School’s philosophy has always been to offer competency-based instruction, whereby, the student is exposed to a broad base of material going beyond the requirements of the fire code. With this in mind, students should not be subjected to a duplication of the certification classes but will receive more in-depth study on related topics. 

Tech Tuesday Description: Ever wonder what a Vertical Standpipe System Zone is or when we are required to divide standpipes into zones? Well, join us for a look at Vertical Standpipe System Zones. We will cover vertical standpipe system zones and the requirements found in NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. We will look at the minimums and maximum pressure allowances for standpipes and the requirements for pressure-regulating devices. How we determine the need for zones, along with the general and above and below levels of fire department pump capability, requirements for vertical standpipe system zones. Concluding with designs from the annex of the standard showing examples of acceptable design.

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!

Course Description: 

A solid understanding of the requirements of the installation standards and how they are applied is the key to a successful installation. This class will guide the participant through the requirements of NFPA 13D as well as the alternate approaches, such as IRC P2904. 

Course Objectives:

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

1. Understand the residential fire problem and the life safety benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system 

2. Discuss the scope and application of sprinkler standards for one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes. 

3. Identify the requirements for residential fire sprinkler system installation in accordance with NFPA 13D and IRC P2904 with a concentration on multipurpose piping systems. 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

Please join us for a live fire sprinkler demonstration!

We hope to see you there!

Join NFSA at the Oklahoma Fire Sprinkler Association annual golf tournament, CEU Credits, Networking, Vendor Expo and Tulsa area hospitality.

1hr Presentation: Legal Issue in the Industry by NFSA Legal Team 

Hosted by: Greak Brooks Academy

Join the Wyoming Fire Marshal's Conference for continuing education for Fire Inspectors, Fire Marshals and Public Fire Educators. Topics include Community risk reduction, fire alarm acceptance testing, and a variety of public education topics.

Register for the 2025 Annual Fire Expo Today!

Multiple networking opportunities, over 10 hours of continuing education, and a surprise guest appearance!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tech Tuesday Description: The NFSA's Expert of the Day (EOD) program is a key membership benefit for fire sprinkler contractors, designers, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs). This seminar will dive deeper into select EOD questions and responses that have had a meaningful local impact, showcasing how the NFSA's guidance can make a difference. Each EOD inquiry represents a real-world challenge—whether in the field, on plans, or during design—and the expertise provided by NFSA's subject matter experts helps resolve these issues on a daily basis.

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!

Examining fire sprinkler shop drawings, cut sheets and hydraulic calculations is the primary duty of the authority having jurisdiction. This course will provide a method of reviewing plans and other fire sprinkler documents that is efficient and thorough.  Attendees will learn what documents to accept to start a review, what steps to take through the fire sprinkler design and systems review and how to have confidence while reviewing hydraulic calculations. This course applies current codes and standards to fire sprinkler systems from the initial site plan review, through the construction documents, to the as-built drawings. Significant time is spent on how to effectively communicate deficiencies to the design professional. Students will receive a handout that provides detailed checklists with expert commentary that is useful to the fire sprinkler plan reviewer for years to come.

Learning Objectives:  

1. Apply the requirements for plans examination according to NFPA 13, building and fire codes.
2. Discuss the importance of systematic review process.
3. Identify the documents required for a complete plan review process.
4. Evaluate the hydraulic calculations presented with a set of working plans submitted for review and approval.  

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

 More Information to Come!

Please join us for the May Minnesota Chapter Meeting!

For in-person attendance, please RSVP to Tom Brace no later than May 12 for the meal count. Brace@nfsa.org

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: 

1. Evaluate the significant changes to the obstruction rules of recent editions of NFPA 13. 
2. Identify the correct rule for various obstructions. 
3. Apply the obstruction rules for varied situations. 
4. Understand the reasoning behind NFPA 13’s approach to obstructions. 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

The Washington State Association of Fire Marshals is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 Fire Prevention Symposium (FPS). The FPS is being held at Angel of the Winds Casino Resort at Arlington, and will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, and will conclude at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Fire Prevention Symposium focuses on training that requires more time than what is normally available at the Fire Prevention Institute each October so that the training can be more in-depth.  The sessions will focus on leadership, management, technical training, as well as other important prevention and strategy for fire officials and will include essential training hours needed for code recertification. 

Tech Tuesday Description: 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.

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

Collaborate and network with thousands of your colleagues, experts from several industries, and NFPA staff on life, fire, and electrical safety innovation at the 2025 NFPA Conference & Expo.

Tech Tuesday Description: Join us for an exclusive live session at the 2025 NFPA Conference, where key figures in the sprinkler industry will share their expertise through live interviews. Hosted by NFSA staff, this event will feature in-depth conversations with prominent sprinkler personalities and leaders from the fire protection community, offering valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and advancements shaping the industry. This live broadcast offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from the experts. Discussions will cover NFPA standards, emerging technologies, and best practices essential to staying informed in the ever-evolving field of fire protection.

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!

Seminar Description: Utilizing NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, this one-day program guides the participant through the basic operating principles of fire pumps, the requirements for the various components that make up a fire pump package and the requirements for acceptance testing for the pump to ensure proper operation. 

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

1. Describe and identify the different types of fire pumps, their applications, & their placement 
2. Explain how centrifugal pumps operate 
3. Discuss the general rules applicable to all fire pumps 
4. Describe the items required & permitted in the fire pump suction & discharge piping 
5. Describe the rules pertaining to various power sources for fire pumps & the equipment that controls each respective source 
6. Apply a process to properly size a fire pump 
7. Explain acceptance testing for fire pumps 
8. Discuss specific rules for fire pumps in high rise buildings 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

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Please join us for the July Minnesota Chapter Meeting!

For in-person attendance, please RSVP to Tom Brace no later than July 7 for the meal count. Brace@nfsa.org

Tech Tuesday Description: Fire sprinkler installation has become common in more buildings over time for both property protection and life safety. The track record, overall, has been very positive. This seminar will review fire sprinkler performance from 2019 to 2023 (5 years). It will examine metrics showing effectiveness, such as number of sprinklers activated, confinement of fire spread, and reduction of financial fire loss. The reasons for fire sprinkler ineffectiveness will also be identified so that proactive measures can be taken by contractors to increase sprinkler reliability during installation and ongoing inspection, testing, and maintenance activities.

•  Automatic sprinkler systems acceptance testing and specific items and issues to look for
• Fire alarm systems acceptance testing and specific items and issues to look for
•  Where and how these two commonly installed fire protection systems work together in the built environment.  

Tech Tuesday Description: As residential fire sprinkler systems become more widely recognized and adopted by communities, it becomes more important than ever to understand the requirements of proper design and installation. More than the commercial market, the residential environment is subject on the job changes and less engineering oversight and as a result the residential sprinkler system installer must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of residential sprinkler systems. A solid understanding of the requirements of the installation standards and how they are applied is the key to a successful installation. This class will guide the participant through the requirements of NFPA 13D as well as the alternate approaches.

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!

Explore design requirements for Lithium-ion based Batteries, including Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and Electric Vehicles. This program reviews the sprinkler design requirements located in NFPA 855 Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, as well as the impact electric vehicles may have on sprinkler design going forward. It also covers the environmental impacts of a Lithium-ion battery fire.   

Learning Objectives:  

1. Evaluate the unique hazard introduced by Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway.   

2. Understand the process of determining proper sprinkler design criteria for Stationary Energy Storage Systems. 

3. Understand how to communicate with project teams on the impact the sprinkler design will have on ESS. 

4. Evaluate the environmental impact of a Lithium-ion battery fire and how to assist first responders in establishing emergency response plans.  

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

The 2025 annual conference will be held September 7-9, 2025 and will include Board Meeting, Annual Business Meeting and Annual Conference. The conference will take place at Williamsburg Lodge. Please continue to check the website and your email for more information as the event gets closer.

Please join us for the September Minnesota Chapter Meeting!

For in-person attendance, please RSVP to Tom Brace no later than September 5 for the meal count. Brace@nfsa.org

Description: This course will provide attendees with the criteria from the International Fire Code and NFPA 13 related to commodity classifications for high-piled storage occupancies. Identified differences and how to address these differences between the IFC and NFPA 13 will also be discussed. Examples of Class I – IV and Group A plastics will be provided.

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!

There are hundreds of types of sprinklers in use today. Determining where to locate them can be a complex task. They need to be spaced properly and installed in specific locations to ensure coverage of the protected area and located far enough away from obstructions to ensure that the spray pattern can adequately develop and control or suppress a fire. This fast paced and interactive seminar will guide the participant through series of decisions and requirements that lead to compliance with NFPA 13 and ensure the system will operate properly when needed.  

Attendees should bring a copy of the NFPA 13 with them. 

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

1. Discuss how the Occupancy Classification drives sprinkler system installation requirements. 
2. Describe the process for selecting sprinklers for installation. 
3. Discuss the effects of obstructions to sprinkler spray and how to avoid them. 
4. Identify the specific installation requirements for various types of sprinklers 
5. Identify the locations where sprinklers can be omitted 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week with the Altoona Fire Department! This family-friendly event will allow visitors to tour fire trucks, tour the fire station and meet Altoona's firefighters, take part in emergency-themed learning stations, and more. Free food and drink will be provided, thanks to Altoona's Hy-Vee!

NFSA staff members will conduct a live-fire “side-by-side” demonstration at this open house.  There is no better way to witness the ravages of fire or the life- and property-saving benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system! Feel the heat, see how fast fire is, and witness how rapidly a fire is contained by the activation of a single fire sprinkler!  Two living rooms will be lit on fire and allowed to burn.  One living room is protected by a single fire sprinkler. You'll see just how fast smoke alarms and sprinkler operate to keep your family safe!  The other living room is unprotected, and you'll see how fast and deadly fire can be. The un-sprinklered room will be consumed in a "flashover" in less than 3 minutes, and we'll watch the fire department respond and extinguish what's left of the room.

Hosted by: Great Brook Academy

Hosted by: Great Brook Academy

Please join us for Temple Terrace Fire Department Annual Open House!

Plenty of fun for all family and friends!

The event will be from 9:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST. The side-by-side sprinkler demonstration will take place at approximately 12:00 PM EST.

You won't want to miss out on this action-packed day we have planned! Activities and informative demonstrations to ensure both kids and adults leave with valuable fire safety knowledge! We hope you can make it!

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 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 is handled. It describes the various tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which tables. It involves the attendees in many exercises describing problems encountered, identifying the appropriate section(s) of the standard and how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered.  

Bring a copy of NFPA 25 with you to class!

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

1. Explain the areas to which the standard applies and does not apply, how those areas are addressed. 
2. Explain the general definitions used in the standard that are common to all NFPA documents and those specific to the standard and their meaning. 
3. Discuss the various Tables utilized throughout the standard and explain their respective purposes. 
4. Apply the various Tables in the standard to the appropriate situation. 
5. Discuss and demonstrate the various means by which information is provided to the owner, and the reasons for different methods. 
6. Explain the difference between using an NFPA inspection report and an informational report. 
7. Describe potential ways of impairing and restoring a system 
8. Describe how to properly report situations not within the scope of NFPA 25. 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

Tech Tuesday Description: This course will provide attendees with information specific to the hydraulic calculation of fire sprinkler systems. Depending on the type of system, water supply, AHJ, or insurance carrier the parameters, variables and equations can very, and understanding those situations is important even when using computers for the calculations. Understanding how to troubleshoot calculations, when to use the Hazen-Williams vs the Darcy-Weisbach formula, or something as simple making the right choice in materials to be installed is a crucial part of fire sprinkler design that cannot always be replicated using a computer programs.

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Registration will soon open for the #1 green building event for sustainability professionals.

Please join us for the November Minnesota Chapter Meeting!

For in-person attendance, please RSVP to Tom Brace no later than November 3 for the meal count. Brace@nfsa.org

Save the date and join us for a Mascotte celebration as the city celebrates 100 years! There will be food vendors, a kid's corner with petting zoo, face painting, bounces houses and train along with three live music acts and DJ.  This will be a city event you won't want to miss!

Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration at 1:30 PM!

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

Tech Tuesday Description: Ensuring that sprinklers are positioned and located for successful activation and operation is important for system performance. This session will detail important aspects of sprinkler location and position, with a review of existing rules as well as an update to new changes to the 2025 edition of NFPA 13

Tech Tuesday Description: We are all aware of the basic types of sprinkler systems including wet pipe, dry pipe, preaction, and deluge systems. But did you know, NFPA 13 addresses several other types of systems and their requirements. These include combination dry pipe and preaction systems specifically for piers, terminals, and wharves, multicycle systems, antifreeze systems, exposure protection systems, refrigerated spaces, commercial cooking equipment, detection and release systems for preaction and deluge systems, and vacuum systems. This seminar will detail what these systems of systems are used for and their associated requirements in NFPA 13.

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!

Examining fire sprinkler shop drawings, cut sheets and hydraulic calculations is a primary duty of the authority having jurisdiction. This course will provide an efficient and thorough review of plans and other fire sprinkler documents while applying requirements from the codes and standards specific to high-piled storage occupancies. Attendees will learn the requirements from NFPA 13 and what documents to accept to start a review, what steps to take through the fire sprinkler design and systems review, and how to have confidence while reviewing hydraulic calculations. This course applies current codes and standards to fire sprinkler systems from the initial site plan review, through the construction documents, to the as-built drawings. Considerable time on how to effectively communicate deficiencies to the design professional. Students will receive a handout that provides detailed checklists with expert commentary that is useful to the fire sprinkler plan reviewer for years to come.  

Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13 to class. 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

The NAHB International Builders' Show^® (IBS)—the premier, once-a-year event that connects, educates and improves the residential construction industry—is a hub for new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions…and more. The people, products and knowledge you’ll gain will give you the real ideas and real solutions you need to grow and strengthen your essential business.

The 2026 mid-year conference will take place on March 22-23, 2026. This will include the Board Meeting, Membership Meeting and Mid-Year Conference at the Hotel 24 South Staunton. Please continue to check the website and your email for updates as the event gets closer.

The 2026 Annual Conference will be held on September 7-9, 2026. This will include the Board Meeting, Annual Business Meeting and Annual Conference and will take place at Marriott Virginia Beach. Please continue to check the website and emails for more information as the event gets closer.

This premier event connects, educates and improves the residential construction industry—is a hub for new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions…and more. The people, products and knowledge you’ll gain will give you the real ideas and real solutions you need to grow and strengthen your essential business.