Sprinkler Design for Engineers
October 14-17, 2008
Instructor(s): Scott A. Futrell, P.E., FSFPE and Thomas W. Gardner, P.E., FSFPE
This seminar is intended for individuals interested in reinforcing or strengthening their basic to intermediate knowledge of fire protection engineering with regard to fire sprinkler systems. Mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, systems, and quality control engineers, and architects interested in preparing specifications and drawings, performing shop drawing reviews and field observations of fire sprinkler systems will benefit from this course. Experience in sprinkler design is not necessary, but helpful.
This seminar is based on the 2007 Editions of NFPA 13 and NFPA 20, and is divided into two sessions: Session I covers introductory aspects that are essential for engineers who are new to sprinkler design to master before designing sprinkler systems, including density/ water flow and pressure requirements for sprinkler system design, classification of the hazards and commodities to be protected, confirmation of the hydraulic data and preliminary hydraulic design, and preparation of design documentation. Session II covers more advanced topics, such as application of new technologies, protection of high piled rack storage, and computer generated hydraulic calculations. The seminar will be offered in three options to allow greater flexibility in meeting your educational needs. The options are: (1.) Four day course covers all 19 subjects, (2.) Session I: two-day option covers subjects 1 through 11, and (3.) Session II: two-day option covers subjects 12 through 19.
Session I: Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th
Session II: Thursday, October 16th and Friday, October 17th
Session I:
1. Overview of Applicable Standards
2. Control Suppression Philosophies
3. Impact of Sprinkler Systems on Building Design
4. Design Approaches
5. Material Options
6. Hazard and Commodity Classification
7. Coordination Consideration
8. Overview of Layout
9. Evaluation of Water Supply
10. Automatic Sprinkler Spacing
11. Hydraulic Calculations
Session II:
12. Hydraulic Calculations
13. Fire Pump Sizing
14. Specifications/Drawings
15. Cross Connections
16. New Technology in Sprinklers
17. High Piled Storage (Rack Storage)
18. Shop Drawing Review
19. Performance Based Design
Earn Valuable CEUs:
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers will award 1.60 Continuing Education Units for attending either two day session.
Registration:
Advance Registration Fees (Must be received by Monday, September 22, 2008)
Session I: $550 SFPE/NFSA/AFSA Members $675 Non-Members
Session II: $550 SFPE/NFSA/AFSA Members $675 Non-Members
Four-Day Option: $895 SFPE/NFSA/AFSA Members $1025 Non-Members
Late Registration Fees (Received after Monday, September 22, 2008)
Session I: $625 SFPE/NFSA/AFSA Members $775 Non-Members
Session II: $625 SFPE/NFSA/AFSA Members $775 Non-Members
Four-Day Option: $975 SFPE/NFSA/AFSA Members $1125 Non-Members
There are three easy ways to register:
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Register online: Joining online is fast and convenient using your credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
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Contact Julie Gordon at SFPE Headquarters at +301 718-2910 ext. 104.
Special Offer! Register for one seminar and receive a 25% discount on any additional seminar of equal or lesser value. Discount NOT available via the online registration.