Residential Sprinkler Training - course content
1. HISTORY
1.1 History of Residential Fire Sprinklers
1.2 NFPA 13D and UL1626
1.3 General Theory of Residential Fire Sprinklers
2. STANDARDS
2.1 International Standards
2.2 Need for Standards and Certification
3 UK SITUATION
3.1 FSA
3.2 Current status in UK
3.3 Statistics
3.4 Government targets and policy
4 OVERVIEW
4.1 Design considerations
4.2 BS9251:2005
4.3 Water Supplies
4.4 Sprinklers
4.5 Pipework
4.6 Alarm Systems
4.7 Installation
4.8 Maintenance
5 MAINTENANCE COURSE
5.1 Procedure
5.2 Visual checks
5.3 Tests
5.4 Log Book
5.5 Reporting faults
5.6 Examination (to be taken by all candidates)
6 INSTALLATION COURSE
6.1 BS9251:2005
6.2 Choice of components
6.3 Types of pipework
6.4 Flow Switches
6.5 Non-return valves
6.6 Sprinkler types
6.7 Sprinkler handling
6.8 Valve, test
6.9 Alarm systems
6.10 Priority demand valve
6.11 Routing of Pipework
6.12 Building Regulations
6.13 Frost Protection
6.14 Lagging
6.15 Basic Hydraulics
6.16 Dealing with Electrics
6.17 Inspection Testing and Handover
6.18 Documentation
6.19 Certificate of Conformity
6.20 Examination (to be taken by all Installation & Design candidates)
7 DESIGN COURSE
7.1 Responsibilities of designers
7.2 Use and application of BS9251:2005
7.3 Components - appropriate standards and specifications
7.4 Schematic layout
7.5 Water supplies - designer responsibilities
7.6 Sprinkler types - detailed specifications
7.7 Sprinkler positioning
7.8 Pipework, routing, brackets
7.9 Control valve layout and locations
7.10 Alarm configurations
7.11 Hydraulics for designers
7.12 Practical exercises
7.13 Electrical connections
7.14 Completion & Handover – designer’s role
7.15 Examination