Alliance of Canadian Building Officials' Associations

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Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection -Overview of NFPA 14

This program provides the participant with the requirements for design, layout, installation, and acceptance testing of standpipe systems using NFPA 14. Through discussion and activities, the seminar will address topics such as system pressures, the challenges of tall buildings, requirements for horizontal standpipes and the acceptance requirements for standpipe systems. Register [...]

Pumps for Fire Protection Seminar -Overview of NFPA 20

Explore general fire pump design requirements in NFPA 20: The Standard for the installation of    Stationary pumps for Fire Protection. This program will include a detailed walkthrough of fire pump sizing, design and layout, high rise requirements including defining high rise and a very tall buildings.  We will also explore Pumps for Multiple Water Supplies. Explore [...]

Sprinkler System Plan Review

Examining fire sprinkler shop drawings, cut sheets and hydraulic calculations is a primary duty of the authority having jurisdiction. This course will provide a method of reviewing plans and other fire sprinkler documents that is efficient and thorough. Attendees will learn what documents to accept to start a review, what steps to take through [...]