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://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_0142.pdf PDF 108KB |
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| Course Syllabus: | https://apps.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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| May 4 - 5, 2024 | Loveland, Colorado |
Marianne Maxfield
Certification Manager Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control 303-239-5878 marianne.maxfield@state.co.us
Laura Renville
Program Assistant Division of Fire Prevention and Control 303-239-5871 laura.renville@state.co.us |
CCP | |
| May 9 - 10, 2024 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
Austin Meuli
Training Operations Manager New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy 505-629-3990 austin.meuli@dhsem.nm.gov
Andrew Garcia
Battalion Chief Rio Rancho Fire Rescue Training Division 505-896-8296 agarcia@rrnm.gov |
CCP | |
| June 17 - 18, 2024 | Forsyth, Georgia | CCP | ||
| September 3 - 4, 2024 | 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 |