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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| 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 | |
| September 9 - 10, 2024 | Syracuse, Utah | CCP | ||
| September 10 - 11, 2024 | Cancelled | Syracuse, Utah | CCP | |
| September 11 - 12, 2024 | Lehi City, Utah | CCP | ||
| October 22 - 23, 2024 | Forsyth, Georgia | CCP | ||
| October 29 - 30, 2024 | Cancelled | Forsyth, Georgia | CCP | |
| November 14 - 15, 2024 | Cheektowaga, New York |
Andrew Fischer
Fire Protection Specialist NY Office of Fire Prevention and control 716-847-3320 andrew.fischer@dhses.ny.gov
Brian Benstead
Deputy Chief NY Office of Fire Prevention and Control 518-380-0569 brian.benstead@dhses.ny.gov
Alexander Doll
Deputy Fire Coordinator Erie County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, Division of Fire Safety 716-858-7971 Alexander.doll@erie.gov |
CCP | |
| January 9 - 10, 2025 | Waukegan, Illinois |
Troy Lynch
Battalion Chief of Training Waukegan Fire Department 847-613-7119 troy.lynch@waukeganil.gov |
CCP | |
| February 4 - 5, 2025 | Sevierville, Tennessee |
Jason LaFollette
Deputy Chief Sevier County Fire & Rescue 865-202-8734 jlafollette@seviercountytn.org |
CCP | |
| February 22 - 23, 2025 | Salem, Oregon |
Kayla Ballrot
Fire Program Manager Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 503-569-8325 Kayla.Ballrot@dpsst.oregon.gov
Aaron Bielemeier
Fire Training Coordinator Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 503-302-5523 Aaron.Bielemeier@dpsst.oregon.gov |
CCP | |
| April 8 - 9, 2025 | Stow, Massachusetts |
Alanna Malatos
Program Coordinator III 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 | |
| April 21 - 22, 2025 | Galveston, Texas | CCP |