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1 A CHAPTER OF NFSA July 2012 NICET Alternative Accepted after July 11, 2012 Lorrell Bush Executive Director Florida Fire Sprinkler Association A Chapter of NFSA National Fire Sprinkler Association 2025 Droylsden Lane Eustis, FL Phone: (352) Cell: (954) bush@nfsa.org It has been signed and posted and pending no objection as of July 11, 2012 the Florida State Fire Marshal will accept NICET alternative as approved by the State Fire Marshal s office. The Academy of Fire Sprinkler Technology has a program in place that has been approved by the SFM and ready to go. We will be offering the last week of August in Boca Raton, FL three day training program with the Academy exam being offered on day four. So bearing no objections watch our website after July 11 to be the first to take advantage of this opportunity. If you have any employees who are not yet certified or have obtained a NICET level I they can take advantage of this class with test on day four. We are very excited that we now can offer our contractors in the state of Florida an alternative to the NICET program for their inspectors. If you have any questions about this please feel free to contact me at anytime. If you would like to read about the NICET equivalent see chapter par. 11 below. (11) It is intended that a certificateholder, or a permitholder who is employed by a certificateholder, conduct inspections required by this chapter. It is understood that after July 1, 2008, employee turnover may result in a depletion of personnel who are certified under the NICET Sub-field of Inspection and Testing of Fire Protection Systems Level II or equivalent training and education as required by the Division of State Fire Marshal. A certificateholder may obtain a provisional permit with an endorsement for inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire extinguishing systems for an employee if the employee has initiated procedures for obtaining Level II certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Sub-field of Inspection and Testing of Fire Protection Systems and achieved Level I certification or an equivalent level as determined by the State Fire Marshal through verification of experience, training, and examination. The State Fire Marshal may establish rules to administer this subsection. After 2 years of provisional certification, the employee must have achieved NICET Level II certification or obtain equivalent training and education as determined by the division, or cease performing inspections requiring Level II certification. The provisional permit is valid only for the 2 calendar years after the date of issuance, may not be extended, and is not renewable. After the initial 2-year provisional permit expires, the certificateholder must wait 2 additional years before a new provisional permit may be issued. The intent is to prohibit the certificateholder from using employees who never reach NICET Level II status, or equivalent training and education as determined by the division, by continuously obtaining provisional permits. Read the chapter in its entirety by going to: /0633/Sections/ html The Voice of the Fire Sprinkler Industry. Welcome to FFSA a chapter of NFSA

2 Ken Isman is coming to Miami-FREE 8 CEU s For Contractors and AHJ s Acceptance Testing and Hydraulics for Plan Reviewers This seminar will cover the acceptance test requirements for new fire sprinkler systems, underground fire mains, and fire pumps. It will also address the situations where equipment in existing systems are repaired or replaced. Next, the program will cover basic hydraulics. We will also take a look at the standardized forms that NFPA 13 uses for computer generated hydraulic calculations and how to review these forms for the important information necessary for plan review. The day will conclude with a Question and Answer session with Ken. This is will be a great opportunity to come together with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, Contractors and Suppliers with Ken Isman and Author, Developer and Lecturer. About Ken.A member of the National Fire Sprinkler Association staff since 1987, Kenneth E. Isman is currently the V.P. of Engineering. He holds a B.S. degree in Fire Protection Engineering and a Master s of Science in Management, both from the University of Maryland. He is a Licensed Professional Engineering in the State of Connecticut. Mr. Isman represents the fire sprinkler industry on more than 12 technical committees of the NFPA including the Technical Correlating Committee on Automatic Sprinklers, the Committee on Residential Sprinkler Systems, the Committee on Sprinkler System Installation Criteria and the Committee on Fire Pumps. Mr. Isman was a member of the NFPA Standards Council for the period of 2000 through When and Where: July 24 th, :00 AM 5:00 PM (lunch provided) Miami Dade Fire Rescue Headquarters 9300 NWA 41st Street- Training Rooms and Doral FL FREE to All Contractors and AHJ s 8 CEU s register via to bush@nfsa.org your name, organization (company) and student ID or contractor s license number. Ken Isman coming to Naples 2 CEU s Obstuctions plus Q&A with Ken Obstructions near sprinklers can affect both the operating time and the spray pattern of sprinklers. This program will discuss the rules of NFPA 13, NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D with respect to the specific rules for acceptable obstructions to spray sprinklers, residential sprinklers and ESFR sprinklers. In addition, the program will cover the rules for shadow areas which are embedded within the rules for obstructions. When and Where: July 25 th, :00 AM 1:00 PM (lunch provided) Fire Code Officials Office 2700 N. Horseshoe Drive Naples, FL FREE to All Contractors and AHJ s 2 CEU s register via to bush@nfsa.org your name, organization (company) and student ID or contractor s license number. A special thanks to our lunch sponsors: SPP Pumps, Ferguson Fire & Fabrication and BlazeMaster - 2 -

3 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance for the AHJ 8 CEU s FREE to AHJ includes lunch Coming in JULY This intense 1-day seminar will focus will on the two primary questions that all AHJs are concerned with when it comes to water-based fire protection systems, "will the system work? and "how do I know. Through interactive discussion and activities this seminar will cover the administrative chapters (1-4) and the corrective chapters (14-15) of NFPA 25. Centering on documentation and processing, this seminar will provide the attendee with guidance on developing and continuing a relevant enforcement program. Topics covered will be: Identifying the appropriate sections of NFPA 25 that apply to administrative and enforcement requirements, Key Definitions, The role and responsibilities of building owners or their designated representatives, The difference between internal inspections and obstruction investigations and identify the need for each, Impairment Procedures for systems, and see what sprinkler system deficiencies look like and understand why they need to be corrected. You can register online at July 11 th, 2012 West Palm Beach Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Herman W. Brice Complex 405 Pike Rd. Rooms 101 & 102 West Palm Beach, FL Introducing the 2013 NFSA Annual Seminar and North American Fire Sprinkler Expo The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) is pleased to announce that in conjunction with its Annual Seminar being held April 4 6, 2013 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, it is partnering with the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA) and the newly formed Mexican Fire Sprinkler Association (AMRACI) to host the first ever North American Fire Sprinkler Expo. Check out NFSA website for more details Lunch included Thank you to our Sponsor: July 13 th, 2012 Altamonte Springs, FL Hilton Hotel Altamonte Springs FL 350 Northlake Blvd. Altamonte Springs, FL PARTICIPANT SHOULD BE PREPARED WITH A CURRENT COPY OF NFPA 25 Sprinkler Save at Walt Disney World On January 12 the Reedy Creek Fire Department responded to a call at Walt Disney World s Magic Kingdom. According to fire department spokesman Bo Jones, one of the park s Adventureland attractions, The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management, caught fire at approximately 5:30 p.m. Fire sprinklers quickly extinguished the small fire, located in the attic of the attraction. Firefighters evacuated the surrounding area, confirmed the fire was out, and reopened the section of the park; however, at 8 p.m. the Enchanted Tiki Room was still closed to park guests as crews worked to clear excess sprinkler water. Crews continue to determine the extent of the damage, but Jones concludes that the sprinklers kept the fire from spreading to other structures. Referring to the fire sprinklers, Jones said, They did their job today. Fortunately, firefighters did not report any injuries as a result of the fire

4 NFSA ONLINE Interactive Seminars Technical Tuesday s Seminars start at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time Price for NFSA Members - $125 per session - Price for Non-Members - $250 per session July 10, 2012 Is that really an obstruction? Intermediate James D. Lake The rules governing clearance between sprinklers and partitions, library stacks and structural components are intended to provide sufficient distance for the sprinkler spray pattern to develop and deliver water over the floor area it covers. These rules vary by sprinkler type and the kind of obstruction. This seminar will explore the rules governing clearance to sprinklers and demonstrate the impact of the rules on actual sprinkler spray patterns. July 24, 2012 Protection of Vertical Spaces Basic/Intermediate - Karl Wiegand, E.I.T. Many buildings have features that take up little floor area but would have significant impact on a fire due to their vertical alignment. Examples of these spaces are vertical shafts, stairways, and elevator hoistways. This seminar will discuss how those types of areas need to be protected, including where sprinklers are permitted to be omitted. In addition, how to handle vertical openings in a structure will be examined. August 7, 2012 Protecting Multiple Buildings Basic Kenneth E. Isman, P.E. This seminar will focus on answering two questions that are frequently asked through our "Expert of the Day" program. The first question is, "Can you protect multiple buildings with a single water supply (including a single tank and pump)?" The second question is, "Can you protect multiple buildings with a single sprinkler system?" The answers to both of the questions will depend on a number of variables, which will be explored in depth during the program. Sign up by going to: Training and Events Online Seminars Technical Tuesdays Meet the NFSA Team! Each month we would like to introduce you to a member of our team. This month meet Judy McNulty. Judy works in Membership Services as well as Industry Promotions. Judy has been with the NFSA for six years and always ready and willing to help solve issues with membership, answer questions on dues and keep our members up to date. When asked what her favorite part of her job was she said being diversified and helping our members. Judy is so much help to all the Regional Managers at NFSA and a joy to work with and have on our team. Judy is a native of New York where she has raised three wonderful sons. She lives in Patterson, close to the office. If you every have any questions on membership feel free to give her a call at ext. 115 always eager and willing to help. Thanks Judy for all you do! - 4 -

5 AREA Interest Meetings coming up in September Don t miss the next scheduled Area Interest Meeting near you! September 11 th Panhandle McQuires Irish Pub 33 Highway 98 Destin, FL September 12 th Tallahassee Tallahassee Fire Dept Training Center 2964 Municipal Way Tallahassee, FL September 18 th Tampa Holiday Inn Express Tampa North Telecom Drive Temple Terrace, FL September 19 th Orlando Hilton Hotel Altamonte Springs FL 350 Northlake Blvd. Altamonte Springs, FL September 20 th Jacksonville Havana Jax Café 2578 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL September 25 th Ft. Myers Tri County Apprenticeship Academy Jet Port Commerce Pkwy, Ste 5 Ft. Myers, FL September 26 th Plantation Plantation Fire Rescue 550 NW 65 th Avenue Plantation, FL September 27 th West Palm Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Herman W. Brice Complex 405 Pike Rd. Rooms 101 & 102 West Palm Beach, FL *Schedule subject to change check website for latest dates and times. your Fire Sprinkler Save stories to bush@nfsa.org. Help us spread the news that fire sprinklers SAVE lives and property! - 5 -