FSS290 - Fire Sprinkler Systems - Applied II

Subject Title
Fire Sprinkler Systems - Applied II

Subject Description
This course will provide the fire protection engineering technology student with continued learning from FSS190. A strong focus will be on the requirements which apply to the design, installation, and approval of automatic sprinkler systems within storage and residential occupancies. Additionally, Standpipe systems (NFPA 14) will be introduced.
 
The course will include the use and interpretation of the relevant codes and standards for fire sprinkler systems. Special emphasis will be placed on the effective use of NFPA 13, 13R/D and 14, along with related industry best practices.

Credit Status
One college subject credit and is a pre-requisite to FSS390.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Examine the differences in the requirements for residential sprinkler systems to apply the requirements of NFPA 13, NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R
2. Design a residential sprinkler system according to the criteria outlined in NFPA 13D/R
3. Determine a commodity classification or grouping to further evaluate the required sprinkler protection for that area or building
4. Examine how CMDA, CMSA and ESFR sprinklers are applied to storage situations / occupancies to further investigate which sprinkler technology is best suited
5. Locate the additional requirements for special storage arrangements to further evaluate the application of these standard requirements
6. Identify the various types of standpipe systems to better recognize how they are designed and tested as per NFPA 14

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

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