Sprinkler Training

One of the fastest growth sectors in the fire industry is domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems. For those with no experience of home fire sprinklers this is the course that could change your business strategies.

Our course is unique in that the difficult mathematical calculations have been replaced with a set of spreadsheets that allows the user to calculate the hydraulic pressure requirements to find the best possible design. All with a simple click of a button.

The course includes four examinations, each with a separate certificate.

Part 1 - Distance Learning Module

This consists of 24 pages of required information about sprinklers and the methods employed in the fitting of them.

This module can be worked on at your own pace, and usually takes around ten hours. When completed, the exam paper is filled in, answering the multiple choice answers and then submitted by post to the examiner.

Subject to successful completion of this study module, the candidate is invited to attend a two day training course at a suitable location.

Part 2 - Our 2 Day Course
Candidates must have successfully completed the distance learning module before attending the course.

Day 1

• Results of the distance learning course with questions and answers
  
• Residential Sprinkler history and experiences in the USA, Canada and Australia
  
• Training Videos
  
• Introduction to the British Standards
  
• Piping types, connections and demonstrations
  
• Frost protection
  
• Sprinkler head types and differing factors
  
• Pressure and flow requirements
  
• Pumps and requirements
  
• Valves, manifolds and control equipment
  
• Water supplies
  
• CPVC demonstration and practical
  
• Introduction to Hazen Williams friction loss calculations

Day 2

• Electrical connections
  
• Commissioning and Acceptance
  
• Maintenance
  
• Installation Examination
  
• Maintenance Exam

Design

• Hydraulics and explanation of all the calculations
  
• Pressure/ Key factors/ Supplies/ Tanks/ Pumps/ Drawings
  
• Sprinkler heads and coverage/ location/ sloping ceilings/ types/ temperatures
  
• Manufacturers data and use of same
  
• Designing systems for 1 to 4 head operation
  
• Symbols and drawings
  
• Balancing systems
  
• Tank calculations
• Design Exam

Software for all calculations and documentation is supplied and personalised with your company details. This takes all the hard work out of the calculations and produces a professional presentation.

Operating system requirements - Microsoft Excel 2000 or later version.

Successful candidates are required to pass all 4 exams to receive a British Fire Consortium Certificate.

Reservations

Contact our Training Officer, Ken Day MIIRSM MCIPD MIFSM MInstLM, by phone on 01743 248045, fax on 01743 249119, or email training@britishfireconsortium.org.uk and we will send you the course confirmation details with an invoice, directions and local accommodation list.

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