This course will review the operation, selection, and design of fire protection systems. You will gain an understanding of fire protection design basics. Sprinklers (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge), standpipes (manual/automatic, wet/dry), fire pumps, and gaseous and chemical suppression systems will be covered. Also, basic fire alarm systems will be discussed with the electrical or fire alarm designer. This mixed-concept course will present the way systems work with design as well as the application of systems, using commonly seen real-world building examples. A review of the following codes also will be conducted in class: IBC, IFC, NFPA-11, 12, 13-13D-13R, 14, 15, 16, 17, 17A, 20, 750, 2001, 2010.

AIA (30 HSW)
NYS Dept of Education (30 PDH)

For general information about this course, please call 212-992-3336 or email sps.realestate@nyu.edu.

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Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 3

You'll walk away with

• An understanding of fire protection design basics
• Knowledge of basic fire alarm systems
• Review of the applicable fire codes
• The ability to select the best fire protection system for an application

Ideal for

• Engineering design professionals
• Construction and building managers