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Training Topic #1 - Discussion on the International Building Code and Other Code Considerations

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Welcome to our latest issue of USAutomatic Sprinkler eNews. Our newsletter is a free quarterly publication that focuses on brief, but useful information about the fire protection industry. We highlight new products, innovations, and code changes that affect fire protection.

USAutomatic Sprinkler Corporation recently held a quarterly training session for our service and inspection customers. How up to date is your staff? When was the last time anyone in the department received training. Is your team operating on facts or tribal knowledge? Let USAutomatic enhance your education, potentially increasing safety. Included in this issue are outlines of two topics from that training session.

Training Topic #1 was a discussion of the International Building Code as adopted by the state of Indiana. Did you know that the International Building Code (IBC) and the Indiana Fire Code (IFC) are closely linked? Find out the two key elements to consider when trying to answer the question, “Are sprinklers required?” Find out more about storage and other code considerations.

Click the icon on the right to download a PDF version of the Training Topic #1 Notes.

Training Topic #2 was a discussion of fire pump settings. Get current on Fire Pump Settings with an example from NFPA 20 A.14.2.7 (4). Fire Pump Settings: When started by a pressure drop, the fire pump system should be arranged as follows….

Click the icon on the right to download a copy of the Training Topic #2 Notes.

The TECenter is responsible for coordinating and administering continuing education and training.

There are two primary missions of the TECenter. The first mission is to support and facilitate the management of business risks associated the organization’s core businesses in fire protection. By doing so, the organization expects to improve quality, decrease costs, improve productivity, increase market share with improved quality and lower price. This is why we train. The second mission is to support and facilitate the management of fire protection business and life safety risks with the public and private sector.

To sign-up for one of our training courses or for more information on our training, please click here or contact us at 317.573.8160.

Training course schedules are subject to change without prior notification. Please confirm your training class date and time with us prior to your scheduled training class.

The TECenter of USAutomatic Sprinkler Corporation has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1620 I Street, NW, Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006. USAutomatic Sprinkler awards CEU’s to participants who successfully complete the program modules.

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