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NEWS & EVENTS
Update on 2019 Version of NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D
10 April 2024The 2020 National Building Code of Canada now references the 2019 Version of NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R. Many Provinces across Canada have now adopted or are in the process of adopting the 2020 National Building Code in 2024 and will now require the use of these 2019 NFPA editions for the proper design and installation of sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D. This program will review and highlight the technical and editorial changes between the 2019 Versions of the NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, & NFPA 13D compared to the older referenced standards.Read More
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Fire Sprinklers -Overview of NFPA 25
07 May 2024This seminar describes the requirements for properly maintaining a water-based fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 25. It will also highlight the key technical and editorial changes in the 2017 Version of NFPA 25 which is now the referenced edition in the 2020 National Fire Code. The seminar clearly describes the responsibilities for compliance & record keeping. It describes the specific scope of the standard and identifies the various ways in which information related to changes in the system are handled. It describes the various Tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which Tables. It involves the attendees in a significant number of exercises to describe various problems encountered, identify the proper section(s) of the standard that deals with it, and discuss how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered.Read More
"Let's TALK Sprinklers" Fire Sprinkler Symposium in partnership with Calgary Fire Department
10 May 2024"Let's TALK Sprinklers" is an opportunity for professionals to come together for a valuable day of learning. The environment will be geared for continuing education and peer networking. Fire Sprinklers are a necessity and we, as an industry must be the most knowledgeable. It will be a day you do not want to miss. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with other industry professionals which as we know is not easy in our ever increasingly busy trade. Read More
2024 CASA Annual Conference
03 June 2024"Registration is Now Open" for the 2024 CASA Annual Conference!
We are excited to bring this year's Annual Conference to Newfoundland, and we hope that you are excited too! St. John's is cradled in the harbour and is the most Easterly city in North America and certainly one of the oldest. Stroll the streets of this unique city filled with colourful jelly bean rows of houses lining the steep hills of St. John's.
As requested by many of you, the 2024 program has now been extended on Tuesday afternoon for a jam packed 2-day event with a great lineup of speakers for this years AGM. Your 2024 Sunday Welcome Reception will be Sponsored by Flocor, and is being held at the Sheraton Hotel in the unique Court Garden. Join us for this evening filled with fun and some good old Newfoundland spirit. Monday's Social Dinner with entertainment will be Sponsored by Victaulic, and is being held in the Harbourview Ballroom in our beautiful Delta St. John's Hotel. This evening is always a highlight of the Conference and sure to be enjoyed by all. So, join us for these two fun-filled nights to mingle with your peers and make some wonderful memories in friendly and historical Newfoundland. EventLeaf will keep you updated with all 2024 Sponsors supporting this event.
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Overview of NFPA 24 -Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
09 July 2024This seminar will provide attendees with information on how to properly conduct the Acceptance Testing / Commissioning of Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems and Fire Pumps.
Fire sprinklers, standpipes and fire pumps are installed in stages, and in some jurisdictions across Canada inspections are required during the construction of the building. The standards provide guidance and details on what tests need to be required and documented to ensure the installation has been installed according to the appropriate NFPA standards. This seminar will review the proper Acceptance Tests and Commissioning requirements that must take place before the systems are approved and placed into proper operation. It will also point out and show examples of proper testing procedures and test reports.
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Overview of Proper Acceptance Testing / Commissioning of Sprinkler Systems/Standpipes/Fire Pumps
30 July 2024This seminar will provide attendees with information on how to properly conduct the Acceptance Testing / Commissioning of Fire Sprinkler Systems, Standpipe Systems and Fire Pumps.
Fire sprinklers, standpipes and fire pumps are installed in stages, and in some jurisdictions across Canada inspections are required during the construction of the building. The standards provide guidance and details on what tests need to be required and documented to ensure the installation has been installed according to the appropriate NFPA standards. This seminar will review the proper Acceptance Tests and Commissioning requirements that must take place before the systems are approved and placed into proper operation. It will also point out and show examples of proper testing procedures and test reports.
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Update and Best Practices on AFFF Foam
08 October 2024This seminar will provide attendees with information and recommended best practices on legacy AFFF foam systems. AFFF foam systems have been utilized for ignitable liquid firefighting for the past 40+ years. While an excellent extinguishing agent, the fluorinated compounds in AFFF have come under scrutiny in the past several years, with restrictions or outright bans on its use in many USA States. This seminar will review best practices on how to inspect, test and maintain existing AFFF systems? and what recommendations or best practices can be implemented to replace to a Fluorine-free foam system. Read More
Sprinkler System Plan Review
05 November 2024Examining fire sprinkler shop drawings, cut sheets and hydraulic calculations is a primary duty of the authority having jurisdiction. This course will provide a method of reviewing plans and other fire sprinkler documents that is efficient and thorough. Attendees will learn what documents to accept to start a review, what steps to take through the fire sprinkler design and systems review, and how to have confidence while reviewing hydraulic calculations. This course applies current codes and standards to fire sprinkler systems from the initial site plan review, through the construction documents, to the as-built drawings. Significant time on how to effectively communicate deficiencies to the design professional. Students will receive a handout that provides detailed checklists with expert commentary that is useful to the fire sprinkler plan reviewer for years to come. Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13 to class.Read More
Pumps for Fire Protection Seminar -Overview of NFPA 20
19 November 2024Explore general fire pump design requirements in NFPA 20: The Standard for the installation of Stationary pumps for Fire Protection. This program will include a detailed walkthrough of fire pump sizing, design and layout, high rise requirements including defining high rise and a very tall buildings. We will also explore Pumps for Multiple Water Supplies. Explore the challenges that could be posed when designing a fire pump system with two different water supplies. This course will review the options to overcome these challenges in compliance with NFPA standards.Read More
Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection -Overview of NFPA 14
10 December 2024This program provides the participant with the requirements for design, layout, installation, and acceptance testing of standpipe systems using NFPA 14. Through discussion and activities, the seminar will address topics such as system pressures, the challenges of tall buildings, requirements for horizontal standpipes and the acceptance requirements for standpipe systems. Read More