2,5 day NFPA 20 training with exam

Your knowledge and expertise in the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection help you make informed decisions that eliminate costly errors, improve project efficiency and protect lives and property.

This NFPA 20 course offers guidance through the processes of designing and installing stationary fire pumps based on requirements in NFPA® 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2019 edition.

Who should attend

Anyone whose responsibilities involve the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) of water-based fire protection systems, who want to learn more about the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection (NFPA 20). This could include but is not limited to:

• maintenance professionals
• sprinkler system contractors
• building owners
• facility maintenance personnel
• water-based systems engineers
• designers
• plan reviewers
• inspection authorities
• installers
• inspectors
• insurers
• risk consultants
• risk managers

Upon completion you will be able to:

• State the purpose of fire pumps and differentiate between pump types, applications, and characteristics.
• List the requirements for fire pump performance based on unit sizing, water and power supply types, and additional factors.
• Identify the requirements for the installation of fire pumps and peripheral equipment.
• Identify and apply requirements for the construction and protection of fire pump enclosures.
• Explain the criteria for determining the appropriate components and system layout for a fire pump assembly.
• Define critical terms and design considerations such as "balanced flow" and "unbalanced flow".
• Reference considerations for special project situations such as high-rise buildings, diesel fuel tanks, and fire pump pressure controls.
• Locate and apply requirements for finalizing a fire pump installation including acceptability testing, inspections, and documentation.