The scope of this course looks at the following as the primary guidance for the approval of residential sprinkler systems: (a) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. (b) 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes. (c) 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height. (d) International Residential Code (IRC) Standard P2904. (e) Manufacturer’s Data Sheets. (f) The ability to read and interpret the design is an essential element of preventive fire safety.
U.S. National Fire Academy (NFA)
- This course curriculum is developed and maintained by the National Fire Academy and is delivered in compliance with the standards of the National Fire Academy off-campus program. Courses are registered and approved through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety as the NFA State Training Partner. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a National Fire Academy certificate of completion.