Learning and Development

Tech Tuesday: Best of NFSA’s Expert of the Day: NFPA 13 – Discharge Rules

The NFSA processes over 1,200 informal interpretations a year from its members. This is done through the Expert of the Day (EOD) program, where members ask the industry’s top fire sprinkler subject matter experts questions on fire sprinkler related rules, codes, and standards. For this session, the most frequently asked and top questions regarding the discharge rules in NFPA 13 are being presented and discussed. Registration ends August 15th, 2022. Member Price: $0.00 Non-member Price: $50.00

Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review (2-day)

This two-day seminar provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the plan review process for water-based fire protection systems. Utilizing the requirements of NFPA 13 the participants will be guided through an actual review of sprinkler system plans and calculations. They will discuss the importance of employing a systematic review process and identify the documents required for a complete plan review. Finally, participants will review and discuss a submittal of the hydraulic calculations presented with the plans. Discussion points include the process of hydraulic calculations, and identification of the key pieces of information, and the common errors that are made. Attendees should bring a copy of NFPA 13 to class. Lunch will be provided. Registration closes 08/16/22. Member Price: $315.00 Non-member Price: $630.00 Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board in conjunction with the Indiana Chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Association.