Water-based Fire Protection System Plans Review - WBFPSPR-Student Manual - 1st Edition - June 2018

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Student Manual for the NFA course “Water-based Fire Protection System Plans Review,” describing how to evaluate the soundness and code compliance of engineering and architectural plans for water-based fire protection systems. It specifies the intended audience in fire prevention and allied public officials, defines course scope covering plan reading, standards, water supplies, building envelope features, hydraulic calculations, and key system components. The manual also outlines learning structure, assessments, ethics, and course expectations for qualified plan reviewers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages440

Reading Time18 h 29 min

AccessFree to download

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Audience, Scope and Course Purpose

Schedule

Grading Methodology

Firefighter Code of Ethics

A Student Guide to End-of-course Evaluations

UNIT 1: BASIC DESIGN CRITERIA

UNIT 2: SYSTEM DESIGN

UNIT 3: WATER SUPPLIES AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS

UNIT 4: SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS

UNIT 5: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PLANS METHODS OF DESIGN

UNIT 6: EVALUATING SPRINKLER HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS

Water-based Fire Protection System Plans Review WBFPSPR-Student Manual 1st Edition, 3rd Printing-June 2018 FEMA/USFA/NFAWBFPSPR-SM June 2018 1st Edition, 3rd Printing Water-based Fire Protection System Plans Review Water-based Fire Protection System Plans Review WBFPSPR-Student Manual 1st Edition, 3rd Printing-June 2018 This Student Manual may contain material that is copyright protected. USFA has been granted a license to use this material only for NFA-sponsored course deliveries as part of the course materials, and it shall not be duplicated without consent of the copyright holder. States wishing to use these materials as part of state-sponsorship and/or third parties wishing to use these materials must obtain permission to use the copyright material(s) from the copyright holder prior to teaching the course. This page intentionally left blank. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................. iii Acknowledgments ............................................................................................................................................. v Audience, Scope and Course Purpose ............................................................................................................... vii Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................ ix Grading Methodology ....................................................................................................................................... xiii Firefighter Code of Ethics ................................................................................................................................. xv A Student Guide to End-of-course Evaluations ................................................................................................. xvii UNIT 1: BASIC DESIGN CRITERIA ......................................................................................... SM 1-1 UNIT 2: SYSTEM DESIGN .......................................................................................................... SM 2-1 UNIT 3: WATER SUPPLIES AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS..................................................... SM 3-1 UNIT 4: SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS .......................................................... SM 4-1 UNIT 5: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PLANS METHODS OF DESIGN .......................... SM 5-1 UNIT 6: EVALUATING SPRINKLER HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS ............................. SM 6-1 References Glossary/Acronyms This page intentionally left blank. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The development of any National Fire Academy (NFA) course is a complex process aimed at providing students the best possible learning opportunity we can deliver. There are many players in the course development, each of whom plays an equally important part in its success. We want to acknowledge their participation and contribution to this effort and extend our heartfelt thanks for making this quality product. The following people participated in the creation of this course: Woody Stratton, Training Specialist Leadership and Fire Risk Reduction Section U.S. Fire Administration National Fire Academy Emmitsburg, Maryland Russell Kuck, Instructional Systems Specialist Curriculum and Instruction Branch U.S. Fire Administration National Fire Academy Emmitsburg, Maryland Karen Kent, Project Manager Advanced Technical and Educational Consultants, Inc. (ATEC) Emmitsburg, Maryland Bill Lewis, Instructional Designer Advanced Technical and Educational Consultants, Inc. (ATEC) Emmitsburg, Maryland Dr. Joe Saitta, Instructional Designer Advanced Technical and Educational Consultants, Inc. (ATEC) Emmitsburg, Maryland Ken Bush Subject Matter Expert Easton, Maryland Mark Bird

FAQs

Who is the target audience for this course manual?

The manual targets fire service prevention personnel and allied public officials responsible for reviewing and approving plans for water-based fire protection systems in their jurisdictions.

What topics are covered within the course scope?

Course scope covers evaluating plan code compliance for water-based fire protection systems, including fire protection standards, plan reading, water supplies, building envelope features, fire protection hydraulics mathematics, fire pumps, sprinkler systems, and standpipe systems.

What prior knowledge or credentials does the manual recommend?

Students should be familiar with water-based fire protection equipment and nomenclature and have prior experience in fire prevention inspection programs. The manual recommends holding ICC or NFPA Plan Examiner certifications or completing specified NFA course(s) or equivalent instruction.

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