NFPA 20: Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection (2016) Online Training Series

2016 NFPA 20: Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

Learn the basics about stationary fire pumps and NFPA 20 provisions -- without leaving your desk!

Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, NFPA®'s updated self-paced online course, provides participants with a high-level overview of the purpose of a fire pump, the types of fire pumps available -- including added coverage of multistage multiport pumps, and fire pump performance characteristics. Based on the 2016 edition of NFPA 20: Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, the course also examines fire pump drivers and controllers, along with parameters for selecting the best driver to meet the needs of a given situation.

Upon completion you should be able to:

• State the purpose of fire pumps
• Differentiate between fire pump types and applications
• List the requirements for fire pump performance
• Identify acceptable water sources for fire pumps
• State the relationship between system demand and fire pump performance
• List the three considerations when selecting fire pump drivers
• Describe acceptable power supply arrangements for electric motor drivers
• Define "normal power" and "reliable power"
• State the basic requirements for diesel engine drivers
• State the purpose of controllers

Who Will Benefit:
Sprinkler system and standpipe engineers, designers, plan reviewers, installers, maintenance personnel, inspectors, manufacturers, and insurers

Continuing Education Credit:
Complete this one-hour course and qualify for 0.1 CEU. Upon successful completion of a 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.

2016 NFPA 20: Design and Installation of Fire Pumps

Design and Installation of Fire Pumps provides an essential introduction to the 2016 edition of NFPA 20.

NFPA®'s Design and Installation of Fire Pumps online training course reviews the basic installation requirements for centrifugal fire pumps -- including those related to pump enclosures, suction and discharge piping, and peripheral equipment and appurtenances. Work at your own pace to learn about key provisions in the 2016 edition of NFPA 20: Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, and examine the most critical elements of the new (or repaired) fire pump commissioning process including acceptance testing.

Upon completion you should be able to:

• Identify the requirements for protecting fire pump equipment
• Identify requirements for fire pump enclosures
• Define "balanced flow" and "unbalanced flow"
• Define "laminar flow" and "turbulent flow"
• Define "Pressure Maintenance Pumps"
• Identify and apply installation requirements for pump system components including suction piping, discharge piping, pressure relief valves, and waterflow testing devices
• State the requirements for a new (or repaired) fire pump commissioning process including acceptance testing

Who Will Benefit:
Sprinkler system and standpipe engineers, designers, plan reviewers, installers, maintenance personnel, inspectors, manufacturers, and insurers

Continuing Education Credit:
Complete this one-hour course and qualify for 0.1 CEU. Upon successful completion of a 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.

View FREE interactive demonstrations of online training here. Scroll down to the list of courses underneath each subject topic and you will see the words 'FREE DEMO' next to each course on the page which has them.

Terms:

• Course Tuition: The course tuition is due and payable before starting each module.
• Expiration: Participants will need to take the online courses or series within 365 days.
• CEUs: You earn 0.1 CEU for each learning hour. To verify total numbers of CEUs for a course or a series, please check the Description tab. Upon successful completion of a course or a series, participants will be able to download the CEUs certificate directly from the website. Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization.
• Online Training is non-refundable.

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