Sprinkler Fitting

Module ID 18102: Provides an overview of the four main types of sprinkler systems. Describes testing laboratories and Listing requirements. Covers sprinkler characteristics, including thermal response, spray pattern and coverage area, orientation, K-factors, and temperature ratings. Describes various types of piping, valves, and pumps.

Module ID 18103: Describes the steel pipe used in sprinkler systems, including pipe types, schedules, and sizes. Covers common methods of end preparation, including cutting, reaming, grooving, and threading pipe. Describes various types of grooved, threaded, flanged, and plain-end fittings, along with the installation methods and applications of each type.

Module ID 18104: Covers the special type of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe and fittings used in sprinkler systems. Describes the procedures for cutting, beveling, cleaning, and joining CPVC pipe and fittings. Provides an overview of how to test the installed sprinkler system.

Module ID 18105: Copper tubing and fittings are introduced along with cutting and bending tools. The soldering process is described, including techniques for measuring, cutting, reaming, and cleaning tubing. Brazing is described, as are brazing metals, fluxes, and brazing equipment. Also covers grooved couplings and compression connections.

Module ID 18106: Describes the installation of underground piping systems. Covers ductile iron and PVC piping and components, including risers, backflow preventer assemblies, hydrants, and restraints. Also covers trench safety requirements, backfilling, and testing.

Module ID 18202: This module explains the valves used to start, stop, direct, and regulate water flow in sprinkler systems. It covers the operation, applications, and basic maintenance of various valves, including indicating control valves, trim valves, check valves, hose valves, pressure control valves, and air venting valves.

Module ID 18203: This module reviews basic mathematical principles and explains how to apply them to various sprinkler fitting calculations, including floor areas, pitch, offsets, sprinkler spacing, pressure, and volume.

Module ID 18204: This module covers the shop drawings used in sprinkler fitting. It describes the symbols used for various sprinkler system components and explains how to use a shop drawing to identify the types and locations of piping and components. It also provides an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Module ID 18205: This module describes the characteristics of standard spray sprinklers. It also covers types of construction, NFPA 13 light and ordinary hazard occupancy classifications, and installation considerations.

Module ID 18206: This module describes the operation and installation of wet pipe sprinkler systems. It covers various system controls and switches and explains how they operate. It also describes how to complete a Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping and provides an overview of basic system troubleshooting procedures.

Module ID 18207: This module describes the operation and installation of dry pipe sprinkler systems. It covers differential and mechanical dry pipe valves and trim, including switches, gauges, air sources, accelerators, and drains. It also provides an overview of basic system troubleshooting and acceptance testing procedures, including the completion of a Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping for a dry pipe sprinkler system.

Module ID 18304: Identifies various types of fire pump systems and their components, including pumps, drivers, controllers, and sensing lines. Describes fire pump system pre-checks and start-up/acceptance testing.

Module ID 18302: Identifies different types and classifications of standpipe systems. Covers hose valves and adapters used with these systems. Describes procedures and NFPA requirements for acceptance testing.

Module ID 18301: Describes the operation, installation, and NFPA 13 requirements for deluge and preaction sprinkler systems. Covers initiating and notification devices. Provides an overview of acceptance testing, including completing a Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping for these systems.

Module ID 18305: Covers application-specific sprinklers, including extended coverage sprinklers, residential sprinklers, control mode specific application (CMSA) sprinklers, and early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers. Describes the area of coverage, positioning, and obstruction requirements for each type. Covers special sprinklers and their uses.

Module ID 18402: Covers inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, and other systems.

Module ID 18403: Describes water spray, water mist, foam, carbon dioxide, and clean agent extinguishing systems. Covers all of the appropriate system components, including pipe and fittings, nozzles, alarms, detectors, and control equipment.

Module ID 46101: Covers basic leadership skills and explains different leadership styles, communication, delegating, and problem solving. Jobsite safety and the crew leader’s role in safety are also discussed. Explains details and procedures for project planning, scheduling, and estimating.

Module ID 18405: Explains the various ways sprinkler projects are documented. Reviews daily reports, materials documentation, and documentation of safety policies and incidents. Covers responses to water damage, including documentation and investigation.