Seismic Protection for Fire Sprinkler Systems

This two-day eight-hour seminar provides a balance of basic and advanced information regarding seismic bracing requirements for Fire Sprinkler Systems. The basic information describes the responsibility of the contractor and Authority Having Jurisdiction for the proper installation of earthquake protection of fire sprinkler systems. The advanced information will be most helpful for those personnel responsible for the layout of seismic protection and those responsible for plan approval and inspection of seismic installations.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will be able to:

1. To familiarize participants with the rules for earthquake design in NFPA 13.
2. Review of the seismic bracing requirements per NFPA 13 including:

·       Sway Bracing

·       Lateral Sway Bracing

·       Longitudinal Sway Bracing

·       Horizontal Seismic Loads

·       Restraint of Branch Lines

·       Hangers and Fasteners Subject to Earthquakes