The Project Fire Academy is a fantastic opportunity to get the latest information on regulations and fire codes and develop your knowledge of automatic fire sprinkler systems, whilst spending time in a thriving R&D manufacturing environment.
Due to the success and fantastic feedback from our first Contractors Academy, Project Fire decided to run some further one-off courses specifically designed contractors (please note this is not cut down version of our sprinkler design course). The course takes place at Project Fire’s headquarters in Staffordshire, it’s a varied and dynamic course with hybrid classroom and practical based learning, providing clear and updated information on fire sprinklers and the industry.
PLACEMENTS INCLUDE:
- Factory tour which includes live demonstrations of the latest industry solutions
- A look at the latest UK and EU regulations and recommendations (including BS EN 12845 and BS 9251, including the 2021 updates)
- Basics of sprinkler systems
- Difference between life safety and property protection
- Water supplies
- Residential and commercial sprinkler systems
- Sprinkler service and maintenance requirements
- Sprinkler head varieties and design
Programme
Our training school can cover a range of subjects and depending on availability specialist presentations by guest speakers from some of the leading companies within the fire protection industry. The course is held at our offices in Staffordshire. Below is just an example of topics covered over two days, we can tailor courses depending on requirements.
COURSE DATES
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- 15th – 16th January
COST
Free promotional offer (subject to availability).
LOCATION
Project Fire Products Ltd, Pasturefields Lane, Hixon, Staffordshire, ST18 0PH
| DAY 1 | |
| Commercial & industrial sprinklers | A look at commercial and industrial sprinkler systems, and fire codes. |
| Water supplies | This session will look at the difference types of water supplies and their applications. |
| Life safety | A look at the difference between life safety and property protection. |
| Live demonstrations | Live demonstrations of testing and various sprinkler components in our dedicated sprinkler demo room. |
| Sprinkler head layout & frictional losses | Session will look at the main rules which govern sprinkler head spacing and how to calculate frictional losses within sprinkler pipework with some worked examples. |
| DAY 2 | |
| Extent of sprinkler protection | Session will look at permitted exceptions of sprinkler protection and methods for protecting areas of building such as server rooms where water discharge would cause expensive damage. |
| Residential sprinkler systems | Session will look at automatic fire sprinkler systems specifically for domestic and residential buildings and mixed use developments. |
| Service and maintenance schedules | Session will focus on the testing, service and maintenance schedules stated in the sprinkler codes and explain what is required to remain in compliance. |
| Pipe fitting practical | Session will be a hands-on look at common methods of joining sprinkler pipework; grooved, screwed and solvent welded. Candidates have the opportunity to assemble pipe using these methods and then test it under pressure. |
| Sprinkler design | General overview on sprinkler design including exercise sheets and worked examples. |
| Sprinkler contracting and commissioning | An overview of roles within the industry and a sprinkler system commissioning checklist. |
| Q&A | Informal quiz session and any final questions you may have, candidates are also invited to provide feedback on the course. |
Contractors Academy.
Use the form opposite to request a place on the course (please note places are limited and are on a first come first serve basis). For more information please email us at academy@projectfire.co.uk .