RedVector RV-11284

Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems

Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-11284

SME: Roy Sidener

This course will present a brief look at the history of water-based fire protection systems. Automatic sprinklers of today are highly effective elements of fire protection systems designed for buildings. When sprinklers are present, the chances of dying in a fire and property loss per fire are cut by one-half to two-thirds.

 

There are different types of water-based fire protection systems, including wet-pipe, dry-pipe, preaction, deluge, double interlock preaction, antifreeze, water mist, and foam fire suppression systems. The vast majority of public-use buildings require a fire sprinkler system, and most utilize a wet-pipe fire sprinkler system type.

 

We will delve into these different systems and examine their similarities and differences for accomplishing their specific design purposes. Automatic water-based fire protection systems are among the most effective, lifesaving active systems that can be provided for building occupants. This course will bring a better understanding of these systems to the learner.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Design your portion of the project “in concert with,” not “at odds with,” the sprinkler system
  • Identify the pieces and parts of these systems so you can make recommendations that may improve the overall project
  • Describe why the construction schedule must align with the installation of the fire protection system and other trades
  • Identify why some fire protection system components cannot be changed or relocated due to their design parameters
  • Recognize the consequences to the building and its contents should the fire protection system be called upon to operate
  • Identify the best choice for extinguishment of Class A fires
  • Define boundary conditions
  • Identify the correct design criteria for pipe schedule system design
  • State the Hazen-Williams “C” coefficient
  • List the types of hydraulically designed sprinkler systems
  • Identify the best place to locate ceiling utility penetrations
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Roy Sidener
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Mr. Roy Sidener has over 44 years of fire protection engineering experience in design and construction, which has given him the opportunity to interact with a broad spectrum of clients. His background, with over 150 clients, covers many sectors including risk assessment, loss prevention, fire and explosion incident investigation, design and document generation for fixed fire protection water supplies, special hazard clean agents and water based suppression systems and detection systems. Industry sectors include; K through 12 educational, university, municipal government utilities, institutional, automotive, medical, heavy industrial, chemical, nuclear, off-shore drilling, petroleum, Alaskan refinery facilities (pipe line), commercial and industrial site evaluation and improvement. In addition to his technical skills in all aspects of fire prevention and protection system design, Roy has experience in multidiscipline coordination, evaluation and application of UK standards, US federal, state and local building and life safety codes and standards as well as Factory Mutual recommendations and data sheet information. Since 1972 he has worked with local authorities, clients and fire insurance carriers achieving a compromise of system protection, economy and lawful code compliance. This requires years of experience and understanding of all aspects of today’s complex life safety and property conservation issues while balancing the business interruption consequences of a major fire incident. As a senior engineer, registered in the discipline of fire protection, Mr. Sidener has initiative, excellent organizational and public speaking skills with the ability to communicate technical issues and code rational while focusing on the overall goals of the project. Fire and/or explosion incident investigations over his career have included; lightning strike and fire, flammable liquids fires, boiler explosion, fired equipment gas train malfunction with pressurized fire, paint mixing kitchen fire, cooling tower fire, bag house fire, water damage from freezing conditions, commercial cooking incidents, air compressor malfunction with ignited oil leak, and food packaging factory fire.
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Accreditation: This interactive online course introduces the essential components of water-based fire suppression systems, including deluge, preaction, dry pipe, water mist, standpipe systems, and fire hydrants. Participants will gain practical insight into the challenges of system integration across disciplines, helping ensure safe, code-compliant project execution.
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