FULL 2024 Training Calendar

CASA will once again be offering a series of Live Virtual Educational Seminars in 2024.  The seminars will review a series of Fire Sprinkler / Fire Protection related subjects in accordance with the appropriate NFPA Standards, National Building Code & National Fire Code requirements.

The Live Virtual seminars will help educate and offer best practices to the attendees on where to find the appropriate information in the referenced NFPA Standard, as well as how best to interpret and understand the intent of the many clauses found in the NFPA Standards and National Building Code & National Fire Code.

The seminars will be presented in a virtual format via Zoom Video Conferencing, and all attendees will be provided with an attendee workbook. We hope that you can join us this year, please visit 2024 CLICK HERE

Update on 2019 Version of NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D -Tuesday April 23, 2024 @11:00am EST – 4:00pm EST

The 2020 National Building Code of Canada now references the 2019 Version of NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R.  Many Provinces across Canada have now adopted or are in the process of adopting the 2020 National Building Code in 2024 and will now require the use of these 2019 NFPA editions for the proper design and installation of sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D. This program will review and highlight the technical and editorial changes between the 2019 Versions of the NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, & NFPA 13D compared to the older referenced standards. To register and learn more please visit CLICK HERE

Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Fire Sprinklers -Overview of NFPA 25 -Tuesday May 7, 2024 @11:00am EST – 4:00pm EST

This seminar describes the requirements for properly maintaining a water-based fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 25. It will also highlight the key technical and editorial changes in the 2017 Version of NFPA 25 which is now the referenced edition in the 2020 National Fire Code. The seminar clearly describes the responsibilities for compliance & record keeping. It describes the specific scope of the standard and identifies the various ways in which information related to changes in the system are handled. It describes the various Tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which Tables. It involves the attendees in a significant number of exercises to describe various problems encountered, identify the proper section(s) of the standard that deals with it, and discuss how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered. To register and learn more please visit CLICK HERE

Overview of NFPA 24 -Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances -Tuesday July 9, 2024 @11:00am EST – 4:00pm EST

This seminar describes the responsibility of the contractor, owner, and authority with jurisdiction for the proper installation of fire service mains and their accessories as addressed in NFPA 24. It also reviews the proper installation and design guidance per NFPA 24, as well as, review the proper Acceptance Testing requirements, including confirming proper fitting restraint, and flushing requirements to ensure all debris has been removed prior to the connection of the aboveground fire protection system. To register and learn more please visit CLICK HERE

Overview of Proper Acceptance Testing / Commissioning of Sprinkler Systems/Standpipes/Fire Pumps -Tuesday July 30, 2024 @11:00am EST – 4:00pm EST

This seminar will provide attendees with information on how to properly conduct the Acceptance Testing / Commissioning of Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems and Fire Pumps.

Fire sprinklers, standpipes and fire pumps are installed in stages, and in some jurisdictions across Canada, inspections are required during the construction of the building. The standards provide guidance and details on what tests need to be required and documented to ensure the installation has been installed according to the appropriate NFPA standards. This seminar will review the proper Acceptance Tests and Commissioning requirements that must take place before the systems are approved and placed into proper operation.  It will also point out and show examples of proper testing procedures and test reports.  To register and learn more please visit CLICK HERE

Update and Best Practices on AFFF Foam -Tuesday October 8, 2024 @11:00am EST – 4:00pm EST

This seminar will provide attendees with information and recommended best practices on legacy AFFF foam systems.  AFFF foam systems have been utilized for ignitable liquid firefighting for the past 40+ years. While an excellent extinguishing agent, the fluorinated compounds in AFFF have come under scrutiny in the past several years, with restrictions or outright bans on its use in many USA States. This seminar will review best practices on how to inspect, test and maintain existing AFFF systems? and what recommendations or best practices can be implemented to replace a Fluorine-free foam system. To register and learn more please visit CLICK HERE

Sprinkler System Plan Review -Tuesday November 5, 2024 @11:00am EST – 4:00pm EST

Examining fire sprinkler shop drawings, cut sheets and hydraulic calculations is a primary duty of the authority having jurisdiction. This course will provide a method of reviewing plans and other fire sprinkler documents that is efficient and thorough. Attendees will learn what documents to accept to start a review, what steps to take through the fire sprinkler design and systems review, and how to have confidence while reviewing hydraulic calculations.  This course applies current codes and standards to fire sprinkler systems from the initial site plan review, through the construction documents, to the as-built drawings. Significant time on how to effectively communicate deficiencies to the design professional. Students will receive a handout that provides detailed checklists with expert commentary that is useful to the fire sprinkler plan reviewer for years to come. Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13 to class.

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Pumps for Fire Protection Seminar -Overview of NFPA 20 -Tuesday November 19, 2024 @11:00am EST – 4:00pm EST

Explore general fire pump design requirements in NFPA 20: The Standard for the installation of    Stationary pumps for Fire Protection. This program will include a detailed walkthrough of fire pump sizing, design and layout, and high rise requirements including defining high-rise and very tall buildings.  We will also explore Pumps for Multiple Water Supplies. Explore the challenges that could be posed when designing a fire pump system with two different water supplies. This course will review the options to overcome these challenges in compliance with NFPA standards.

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Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection -Overview of NFPA 14 -Tuesday December 10, 2024 @11:00am EST – 4:00pm EST

This program provides the participant with the requirements for design, layout, installation, and acceptance testing of standpipe systems using NFPA 14. Through discussion and activities, the seminar will address topics such as system pressures, the challenges of tall buildings, requirements for horizontal standpipes and the acceptance requirements for standpipe systems.

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