RedVector AFSA-6

AFSA: Advanced Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems

AFSA: Advanced Seismic Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems

7 hrs. Online Course

Level: Advanced

Item#: AFSA-6

SME: Anonymous

This course has been discontinued
 
Where the previous course focused on when seismic protection of automatic fire sprinkler systems is required, this 7-hour online course will cover the topic of how to accomplish that goal, in accordance with the requirements contained in NFPA® 13 (2007 Ed.).

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The course is intended to improve the understanding of these topics by system layout technicians, in order to assist them in preparing drawings that meet the requirements of the standard, and in achieving NICET certification. Authorities Having Jurisdiction will also benefit from this material, as it will improve their ability in the review process.
 
The information presented here should not be interpreted as a suggestion that the determination of when seismic protection is required is the responsibility of the sprinkler system layout technician. Such decisions and information are made by the civil, structural, or soils engineer of record on a project and under no circumstances should a sprinkler system layout technician offer to perform such services. The presentation of this information is intended to give you some understanding of how such a determination is made, and to illustrate some of the resources available for obtaining the information necessary in the process
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will:
  • Explain various elements of basic seismic terminology
  • Identify the six distinct features of seismic protection for sprinkler systems and their functions:
    • flexible couplings
    • seismic separation assemblies
    • clearance
    • Seismic (sway) braces
      • Lateral Bracing
      • Longitudinal Bracing
      • 4-way Bracing
    • Restraint of branch lines
      • Vertical
      • Lateral
    • Hanger and support requirements
  • Calculate conversion from the SS value to the C value for the seismic coefficient
  • Recognize the zone of influence for horizontal seismic loads 
    • Lateral- mains and branch lines
    • Longitudinal- mains
    • Risers- vertical pipe only                                
  • Perform NFPA® 13 compliant calculations of seismic loads to determine (WP), and (FPW) values (lateral, longitudinal, 4-way)
  • Recognize the capacity and configuration limitations on method of attachments for seismic bracing
  • Recognize the methodology of maximum load in zone of influence
  • Identify the maximum length of brace member, for L/R values of 100, 200, and 300, and the maximum horizontal force on the pipe being braced for each L/R value
  • Determine the applicable restrictions on hanging of pipe in areas subject to earthquakes