The CFPE Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Review provides an overview of features typically associated with fire plans that are included in a fire plan review. These features include, but are not limited to, fire alarm devices and their characteristics, sprinkler system designs, and sprinkler system water supply. In addition, you will learn how to evaluate code compliance of fire alarm and sprinkler plans.
Using an online version of a magnifying glass, you can use various plan examples and code documents to identify and practice working with the features covered in this module.
You need to take this course to gain practical knowledge of plan reviews and code compliance that will prepare you for this section of the CFPE exam.
Learn how to evaluate fire alarm and water supply systems plans to ensure maximum effectiveness in the case of an emergency.
This course outlines fire alarm device categories and the characteristics specific to each. Learn how to interpret a fire alarm plan and describe the characteristics of public and private water supply systems, water meters, backflow prevention, and other devices that can have impact on fire flow. The course covers factors affecting water flow and what constitutes the compliance of fire hydrant locations and spacing.
Upon completion you should be able to:
- Describe fire alarm device categories
- Describe characteristics associated with fire alarm devices
- Interpret a fire alarm plan
- Describe the types of water supply
- Describe the characteristics of public and private water supply systems, water meters, backflow prevention, and other devices that can have impact on fire flow
- Explain the effects of friction loss and elevation on water flow
- Evaluate the compliance of fire hydrant locations and spacing
Who Will Benefit:
Anyone with the roles and responsibilities of fire plan examiner: fire service professionals, code officials, AHJs, insurance professionals, and others expected to maintain this certification as part of their employment requirements.
Continuing Education Credit:
Complete this course and qualify for 0.1 CEU. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site.
Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization before registering.
Group Training:
For more information or to receive a price quote for NFPA group training, please call 877-336-3280 or e-mail: grouptraining@nfpa.org.