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Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Testing FIRE 2080

Fire Protection and Inspection Course

Course details

This course is comprised of four main sections: review of main components, a method to calculate hydraulic pressure, techniques for commissioning new fire sprinklers, and a discussion of codes and standards for monthly and annual inspections.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Industry experience or departmental approval.

Credits

3.0

Cost

$611.36

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of FIRE 2080 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 37437

Duration

Wed Sep 13 - Wed Nov 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 37437
  • $611.36
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Wed 18:30 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

Michael Robinsmith

Course outline

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Cost

$611.36

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. PLEASE NOTE: This course will be delivered in an ONLINE format. Details will be provided shortly. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Describe the components that comprise wet and dry fire sprinkler systems.
  • Calculate expected water hydraulic pressure in the incoming wet fire sprinkler system main.
  • Commission a new fire sprinkler system.
  • Perform monthly, quarterly and annual inspections of both wet and dry fire sprinklers and standpipes utilizing the appropriate codes and standards.

Effective as of Winter 2022

Related Programs

Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Testing (FIRE 2080) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Energy

  1. Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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