Session I

Cover introductory aspects that are essential for engineers who are new to sprinkler design to master before designing sprinkler systems, including density/ water flow and pressure requirements for sprinkler system design, classification of the hazards and commodities to be protected, confirmation of the hydraulic data and preliminary hydraulic design, and preparation of design documentation. 

Session II

Covers more advanced topics such as application of new technologies, protection of high piled rack storage, and computer generated hydraulic calculations.  The seminar should be offered for four days so as to allow greater flexibility in meeting your educational needs.  

Session III:

1. Overview of Applicable Standards

2. Control Suppression Philosophies

3. Impact of Sprinkler Systems on Building Design

4. Design Approaches

5. Material Options

6. Hazard and Commodity Classification

7. Portable Fire Extinguishers (NFPA 10)

8. Installation of Sprinkler System (NFPA 13)

Session IV:

9. Coordination Consideration

10. Overview of Layout

11. Evaluation of Water Supply

12. Automatic Sprinkler Spacing

13. Hydraulic Calculations

14. Hydraulic Calculations, Continued

15. Low, Medium and High- Expansion Foam (NFPA 11)

16. Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems (NFPA 12)

Session V:

17. Fire Pump Sizing

18. Specifications/Drawings

19. Cross Connections

20. New Technology in Sprinklers (Rack Storage)

21. High Piled Storage

22. Shop Drawing Review

23. Performance Based Design

24. Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection (NFPA 20)

25. Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems (NFPA 2001)

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques 
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

To be advised as per the course location. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session