Sprinkler Fitter Level 3 Trainee Guide, NFPA Update

(Total Level Hours: 147.5)

 

18301-07 Deluge/Preaction Systems (40 Hours)

Describes deluge and preaction systems and explains installation techniques and troubleshooting. Covers hydraulic

and pneumatic release mechanisms, non-interlocked and interlocked preaction systems and Firecycle® Systems.



 

 

18302-07 Standpipes (25 Hours)

Describes standpipe classifi cations and explains flow capabilities of each type. Covers requirements for sizing and

installation of standpipes. Explains pressure reducing valves, under fl ow and no fl ow conditions. Also covers LINK-SEAL®

installations.

 





18303-07 Water Supplies (15 Hours)

Covers basic water chemistry and properties. Discusses methods of determining water supply requirements and

considerations for supply systems. Discusses infrastructure, measurement of water supply capability, water supply

appurtenances, fi re department connections, and typical city water pits.



 

 

18304-07 Fire Pumps (40 Hours)

Covers fi re pump categories and components. Describes fire pump controller requirements and fi re pump performance

and alignment. Explains pump and driver characteristics and performance curves as well as. controllers, sensing

lines, supervision, and starting methods. Outlines project requirements, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

 

18305-07 Application-Specific Sprinklers and Nozzles (27.5 Hours)

Describes application-specifi c sprinkler types and requirements. Discusses area of coverage, positioning, and obstruction

requirements and explains system selection.