NFPA 13 (2019 Ed.): Storage Occupancies

7 Credit/Contact Hours; 7.0 CPDs (NICET); 0.7 CEUs
This is a "Contractor only" event.
This course is a hands-on examination of storage occupancies as defined in the 2019 edition of NFPA 13,
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and requires an understanding of sprinkler systems
and basic layout principles. It includes a review of the organization of the standard in relation to storage
definitions, classification of storage commodities, and how to locate and apply the requirements
for storage protection. Attendees will complete exercises to determine protection criteria for
a number of storage arrangements and commodities. This seminar benefits contractors, engineers,
layout technicians, and AHJs.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this seminar, participants should be able to:
Explain the organization of chapters related to storage
Classify commodities
Find and apply definitions of storage terms; and locate and apply storage requirements.
Recommended materials to bring: NFPA 13 (2019 Ed.)

AGENDA:

8:00-8:15 Registration
8:15-12:15 Storage Occupancies
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:00 Storage Occupancies Cont.
4:00-5:00 Happy Hour

TRAINER:

John August Denhardt, P.E., ET, FSFPE, CWBSP, is Vice President of Engineering and Technical Services
for AFSA. He is a Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in the District of Columbia as well as the states
of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. He is a NICET Level III in Automatic Sprinkler System
Layout and Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems and an NFPA Certified Water-Based Systems
Professional (CWBSP). He is a member of the NFPA 13 Sprinkler Discharge Committee and is a Fellow in
the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). Denhardt is a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Research Foundation trustee, sits on the University of Maryland Department of Fire Protection
Engineering’s Board of Visitors, and is a member of the SFPE Board of Directors. A native of Maryland,
Denhardt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of
Maryland in College Park.

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Tickets

$99.00 Member Ticket

$145.00 Non-Member Ticket