By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Give general knowledge about NFPA history, codes and standards
• Identify the basic elements of NFPA 13
• Identify the different types of sprinklers
• Identify occupancy classifications
• Calculate the number of sprinklers needed in a given area
• Identify the basic elements of NFPA 101
• Identify the basic elements of NFPA 1

Senior Firefighters & Supervisors, Fire Officers, Senior Fire Operators, Senior Fire & Equipment Operators, Fire Coordinators, First Line Supervisors and General Supervisors, Fire Executives & Industry Personnel

Introduction to NFPA

NFPA Codes and Standards

NFPA 13 Sprinkler System

• Types of sprinklers
• What is the fire fighting system
• Classification of occupancies
• Types of sprinkler systems
• Dry pipe sprinkler system
• Deluge & Pre-action system
• Refrigerated spaces
• Wet-pipe sprinkler system
• Basic Design of Sprinkler systems
• Sprinkler distribution inside the places

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

• Means of Egress Requirements
• Exit Routes Basic Requirements
• Exit door Specifications
• Exit marking
• Emergency Action Plan

NFPA 1 Fire Code

• Inspection of permanent and temporary buildings, processes, equipment, systems, and other fire and related life safety situations
• Investigation of fires, explosions, hazardous materials incidents, and other related emergency incidents
• Review of construction plans, drawings, and specifications for life safety systems, fire protection systems, access, water supplies, processes, hazardous materials, and other fire and life safety issues
• Existing occupancies and conditions, the design and construction of new buildings, remodeling of existing buildings, and additions to existing buildings
• Design, alteration, modification, construction, maintenance, and testing of fire protection systems and equipment
• Access requirements for fire department operations
• Hazards from outside fires in vegetation, trash, building debris, and other materials
• Storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of flammable and combustible gases, liquids, and solids
• Storage, use, processing, handling, and on-site transportation of hazardous materials
• Control of emergency operations and scenes

CDGA Consultant Certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total tuition hours of the workshop.