SPRINKLER UPGRADE COURSES
SPRINKLER UPGRADE COURSES
COURSE NAME: NFPA 14 – STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STANDPIPE & HOSE
SYSTEMS
COURSE SUMMARY
This (1) day course will review the requirements of NFPA 14 and promote navigation and understanding of the requirements of this NFPA standard. Discussions will also focus on the additional requirements of the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code and OHSA Regulations for Construction Projects.
PREREQUISITES: None
DATES: Friday, April 25, 2025 (Ottawa)
Friday, April 25, 2025 (Windsor)
Saturday, April 26, 2025 (Toronto)
Friday, June 27, 2025 (Kitchener/Waterloo)
TIME: 8:00am
LOCATIONS: Ottawa - Local 787/853 Training Centre (1570 Liverpool Crt, Unit #6, Ottawa)
Windsor - Local 527 Training Centre (3429 St Etienne Blvd, Windsor)
Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)
Kitchener/Waterloo - Local 527 Training Centre (225 Frobisher Dr, Waterloo)
CAPACITY: 18 participants
COURSE NAME: SPRINKLER SYSTEM SWITCHES
COURSE SUMMARY
This (1) day course will explain how to install and set up sprinkler system switches, troubleshoot and review how to test these devices once they are connected to the fire alarm panel. This course will include practical hands-on applications and the use of a multimeter.
PREREQUISITES: None
DATES: Saturday, April 26, 2025 (Ottawa)
Saturday, April 26, 2025 (Toronto)
TIME: 8:00am-3:00pm (end time is subject to change)
LOCATIONS: Ottawa - Local 787/853 Training Centre (1570 Liverpool Crt, Unit #6, Ottawa)
Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)
CAPACITY: 9 participants
The upgrade course schedule is subject to change. Thoseregisteredwillbenotifiedasearlyaspossibleviaemail.
SPRINKLER UPGRADE COURSES
COURSE NAME: CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
COURSE SUMMARY
This (1/2) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of clean agent extinguishing systems according to NFPA 2001 with a focus on FM-200 and Novec 1230 systems.
COURSE NAME: CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
COURSE SUMMARY
This (1/2) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of carbon dioxide extinguishing systems according to NFPA 12.
REGISTRATION: Available to Journeypersons only
DATES: Saturday, April 26, 2025 (Toronto)
TIME: 8:00am
LOCATION: Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)
CAPACITY: 9 participants (both courses combined)
NOTE: The Clean Agent and Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems courses will both be covered on Saturday, April 26th starting at 8:00am combined into a full day. Both courses are offered only to Journeypersons. When registering, you will be enrolling automatically for a full-day in both courses.
SPRINKLER UPGRADE COURSES
COURSE NAME: INTRODUCTION TO FIRE PUMPS
COURSE SUMMARY
This (2) day course is for the Journeyperson with no or limited experience installing fire pumps. Areas to be covered include fire pump theory, types of pumps and applications, basic hydraulic calculations, installation requirements, acceptance test requirements and related codes.
REGISTRATION: Available to Journeypersons only
PREREQUISITES: None
DATES: May 3-4, 2025 (Toronto)
May 9-10, 2025 (Ottawa)
May 9-10, 2025 (Windsor)
May 30-31, 2025 (Kitchener/Waterloo)
TIME: 8:00am
LOCATIONS: Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)
Ottawa - Local 787/853 Training Centre (1570 Liverpool Crt, Unit #6, Ottawa)
Windsor - Local 527 Training Centre (3429 St Etienne Blvd, Windsor)
Kitchener/Waterloo - Local 527 Training Centre (225 Frobisher Dr, Waterloo)
CAPACITY: 18 participants
COURSE NAME: SPRINKLER SPACING & OBSTRUCTION
COURSE SUMMARY
This (1) day course will review the current requirements of NFPA 13 for spacing standard spray and extended coverage sprinklers and the positioning of these sprinklers to avoid obstructions.
PREREQUISITES: None
DATES: Friday, May 9, 2025 (Toronto)
Friday, May 30, 2025 (Windsor)
Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Ottawa)
TIME: 8:00am
LOCATIONS: Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)
Windsor - Local 527 Training Centre (3429 St Etienne Blvd, Windsor)
Ottawa - Local 787/853 Training Centre (1570 Liverpool Crt, Unit #6, Ottawa)
CAPACITY: 18 participants
SPRINKLER UPGRADE COURSES
COURSE NAME: INTRODUCTION TO VICTAULIC VORTEX® SYSTEM
COURSE SUMMARY
This (1) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of hybrid fire extinguishing systems according to NFPA 770 with a focus on the Victaulic Vortex® system.
REGISTRATION: Available to Journeypersons only
PREREQUISITES: None
DATES: Saturday, May 10, 2025 (Toronto)
TIME: 8:00am
LOCATION: Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)
CAPACITY: 9 participants
COURSE NAME: INSPECTION & TESTING OF FIRE PUMPS (Mobile Training Option)
COURSE SUMMARY
This (1) day course will focus on Fire Pump Inspection & Annual Testing. Areas that will be covered include requirements for a proper fire pump inspection, procedures for annual testing, safe use of testing equipment, plotting test results, completing associated testing documents, in addition to basic trouble shooting.
REGISTRATION: Available to Journeypersons only
PREREQUISITES: To participate in this course, it is recommended that Journeypersons have relevant field experience with the installation and operation of fire pumps or have completed Introduction to Fire Pumps.
DATES: Saturday, May 24, 2025 (Kingston) Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Toronto)
TIME: 8:00am
CAPACITY: 12 participants mobile training
LOCATIONS: Kingston - Local 401 Training Centre (25 Binnington Crt, Kingston) Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)
SPRINKLER UPGRADE COURSES
COURSE NAME: FIRE PUMP MAINTENANCE
COURSE SUMMARY
This (2) day course will cover disassembly, maintenance, reassembly, alignment and testing of a working fire pump.
REGISTRATION: Available to Journeypersons only
PREREQUISITES: To participate in this course, it is recommended that Journeypersons have relevant field experience with servicing fire pumps or have completed Inspection & Testing of Fire Pumps.
DATES: May 31-June 1, 2025 (Toronto)
TIME: 8:00am
LOCATION: Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)
CAPACITY: 6 participants
COURSE
NAME: OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF FIRE HYDRANTS
COURSE SUMMARY
This (1) day course will provide participants with hands-on training to supplement the National Sprinkler JTAC online Introduction to Fire Hydrants course. Participants will perform a flow test of a fire hydrant using the latest equipment for measuring and controlling the water flow. Participants will be shown how to properly record and analyze flow test data for the purposes of classifying hydrants and analyzing water supply. Participants will also perform common repairs on fire hydrants using manufacturer recommended procedures and equipment.
PREREQUISITES: To participate in this course participants must have completed the online Introduction to Fire Hydrants course available on the National Sprinkler JTAC LMS.
DATES: Friday, June 13, 2025 (Toronto) Friday, June 20, 2025 (Ottawa)
TIME: 8:00am
LOCATIONS: Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)) Ottawa - Local 787/853 Training Centre (1570 Liverpool Crt, Unit #6, Ottawa)
CAPACITY: 9 participants
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COURSE NAME: DRY & WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
COURSE SUMMARY
This (1) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of dry and wet chemical extinguishing systems according to NFPA 17 and 17A.
REGISTRATION: Available to Journeypersons only
PREREQUISITES: None
DATES: Friday, June 27, 2025 (Toronto)
TIME: 8:00am
LOCATION: Toronto - Local 853 Training Centre (60 Performance Dr, Richmond Hill)
CAPACITY: 9 participants
The upgrade course schedule is subject to change. Thoseregisteredwillbenotifiedasearlyaspossibleviaemail.
SPRINKLER UPGRADE COURSE REGISTRATION
Sprinkler upgrade courses are offered on a first come first serve basis. Any extra registrations will be held on a wait list in the event of cancellations. All correspondence for courses will be via email. To register for any of the sprinkler upgrade courses, please choose one of the three options below. Changes to the course schedule may occur, and those registered will be notified as early as possible via email.
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