Fundamental-level course
The scope of this fundamental-level course looks at the following as the primary guidance for the approval of residential sprinkler systems:
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
- NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes.
- NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies.
- International Residential Code Standard P2904.
- Manufacturer's Data Sheets.
- The ability to read and interpret the design is an essential element of preventive fire safety.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Instructions to Download Student Manual: | https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_Instructions_0142.pdf PDF 218KB |
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| Course Syllabus: | https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0142.pdf PDF 151KB |
This course is appropriate for building and fire code officials whose responsibility it is to review and approve residential sprinkler plans. Such officials include fire inspectors, fire marshals and building code inspectors with at least 1 year of experience on the job.
The audience should have an understanding of the history of water-based fire protection systems and methods used to verify hydraulic calculation.
Incident Command System (ICS)-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses: Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
Upcoming offerings
Email or call the official under Contact(s) if you are interested in attending a course.
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
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| April 26 - 27, 2023 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
Wayne Dailey
Assistant Fire Chief Clark County Fire Department 702-249-1513 wdailey@clarkcountynv.gov |
CCP | |
| May 2 - 3, 2023 | Stow, Massachusetts |
Alanna Malatos
Program Coordinator Department of Fire Services - Massachusetts Firefighting Academy 978-567-3210 alanna.malatos@mass.gov
Heather Antell
Registration Assistant Department of Fire Services - Massachusetts Firefighting Academy 978-567-3201 heather.antell@mass.gov |
CCP | |
| May 10 - 11, 2023 | Plainfield, Indiana |
Thomas Hagerty
Coordinator Indiana Department of Homeland Security - Fire Academy 463-269-4423 thagerty@dhs.in.gov
Zach Westfall
Program Manager Indiana Department of Homeland Security - Fire Academy 317-464-0965 zwestfall@dhs.in.gov |
CCP | |
| May 17 - 18, 2023 | Bell Buckle, Tennessee | CCP |