Sprinkler System Design

Fire sprinkler design courses

Xact Consultancy and Training Limited

T: 01386 277980 F: 0845 0941 887 [email protected] www.xact.org.uk
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Contents

Contents

1. Introduction 1

2. Courses:

2.1 Residential sprinkler system installation 4

2.2 Residential sprinkler system design 5

2.3 Canute: FHC (Full Hydraulic Calculations) Design Software 6

3. Open course costs 7

4. Open Course Venues 8

5. Company details 9

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1. Introduction

1. Introduction

This document is designed to help individuals and organisations inform their training decisions by
explaining course options available in designing sprinkler systems.

1.1 Target audience

Individuals who design, or plan to design residential sprinkler systems.

1.2 Sprinkler standards

The following sprinkler standards apply to these courses:
a) Installation and design courses: BS 9251, BS EN 16925
b) Canute FHC course: BS 9251, BS EN 16925, BS EN 12845, NFPA 13D, 13R and 13

1.3 Courses
See Section 2 for more details about the sprinkler courses available.

1.4.1 Entry requirements

Delegates should:
a) have ability to work at Level 3 or above
b) be proficient in use of English Language
c) be able to use a scientific calculator

1.4.2 Installation course

There is no requirement to attend the installation course if individuals can demonstrate that
they have sufficient competence in the areas covered by this course e.g. they have:
 Attended an equivalent course, or
 Previous experience installing sprinkler systems

1.4.3 Delivery
Sessions will be delivered using: PowerPoint presentations, flipchart explanation, group discussion,
individual tuition, practical activities e.g. CPVC practical pipework, plan based exercises and
software programmes (Canute).

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1. Introduction
1.5 Sprinkler design flowchart
The flowchart below illustrates the progression of activities from start to finish.

Residential sprinkler design

Demonstrate:
Previous experience i) Understanding of building construction
ii) Understanding of water regulations

Installation, commissioning BS 9251: 3-day Course. Not necassarity required, see

and maintenance Section 1.4.2 of sprinkler design course brochure

Sprinkler system design BS 9251: 3-day Sprinkler design course

Workplace experience and

Application of learning e.g. Designing sprinkler systems
application

Canute FHC software Canute: 1-day FHC Design software course

Application: Third party

accreditation

1.6 Course costs

See Section 3 for more details.

1.7 Open course locations and dates

See Section 4 for location options.

1.8 Open course dates

See website link for sprinkler courses. Dates are located on the right side of each course page

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1. Introduction
1.9 Booking
Once you have selected the required sprinkler course, use “Book course” icon on webpage for
online booking.

1.10 Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions apply. Please follow our website link for a copy of our Terms and Conditions
or contact us on [email protected] to request a copy. All orders and bookings made will be
subject to our terms and conditions.

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2.1 Residential sprinkler system installation

2.1 Residential sprinkler system installation

Target Audience
Plumbing professionals, sprinkler engineers and installers, professionals responsible for inspecting
and testing sprinkler systems. Note: Does not include commercial sprinkler systems

Aim
To enable delegates to install, commission and maintain residential and domestic sprinkler systems.

Core content
 Legislation, codes of practice and guidance documents
 Identifying occupancy category and requirements
 Principles of sprinkler system designs
 Requirements of installing systems:
o Water supplies; towns mains, tanks and pumps
o Sprinkler head types, suitability and positioning
o Pipework and valve configuration
o Frost protection options
o Alarm and warning requirements and configuration
 System commissioning and maintenance requirements
 Certification and documentation
 Practical session: CPVC Blazemaster pipework

Duration
3 days

Prior learning
Delegates should be able to demonstrate:
 Understanding of building construction
 Understanding of water regulations

Attendance
There is no requirement to attend the installation course if individuals can demonstrate that
they have sufficient competence in the areas covered by this course e.g.:
 Attended an equivalent course, or
 Previous experience installing sprinkler systems

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2.2 Residential sprinkler system design

2.2 Residential sprinkler system design

Target audience
Individuals who design, or plan to design residential sprinkler systems.

Aim
To enable delegates to design residential and domestic sprinkler systems.

Core content
 Legislation, codes of practice and guidance documents
 Identifying occupancy category and requirements
 Vulnerable persons and compensatory features
 Special circumstances and fire strategies
 Sprinkler head suitability, positioning and design densities
 Water supplies, towns mains, tanks and pumps
 Pipework and valve configuration
 Designing sprinkler systems:
o Loss calculations; K factor, Hazen Williams
o Calculating most hydraulically unfavourable area
o Selecting water supply
o Calculating most hydraulically favourable area
o Pump curves and tank calculations
 Frost protection options
 Alarm requirements and configuration
 Certification and documentation

Duration
3 days

Course assessment
Delegates will be assessed on their ability to design a sprinkler system to BS 9251.

Prior learning
Before attending this course, delegates are required to have:
 Attended Xact installation course, or
 Attended an equivalent course, or
 Previous experience installing sprinkler systems
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2.3 Canute FHC: Design software for sprinkler systems

2.3 Canute: FHC (Full Hydraulic Calculations) Design Software

Target audience
Existing suppression system designers and those seeking to enhance their skills using Canute FHC
software from beginners to advanced level practitioners.

Aim
To enable delegates to apply Canute FHC software from data entry to more advanced concepts in
the design of sprinkler and water mist systems.

Core topic areas

On course completion, delegates should have an understanding of:
 Basic concepts of computerised hydraulic modelling
 Hydraulic formulas to calculate flow through heads and pressure loss in pipes
 Apply node references to a hydraulic model
 Entering relevant data into FHC
 Optimising hydraulic models
 Advanced FHC commands

Delegates also learn to:

 Undertake automatic sizing to pipework
 Enter water supplier data
 Make global changes to system
 Conduct copy commands
 Produce reports for checking and submitting to AHJ

Duration
1 day

Prior Learning
This course assumes that delegates are familiar with manual hydraulic calculations and principles of
applying hydraulic calculations to fire system designs.

Delegates will be expected to have a sound understanding of design standard to which they intend
to apply FHC and hydraulic calculations e.g. BS 9251, BS EN 12845, NFPA 13 or NFPA 750

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3. Open course costs

3. Open course costs

Page Activity Duration Open

4 Residential sprinkler system installation 3 days 695

5 Residential sprinkler system design 3 days 695

6 Canute FHC (Full Hydraulic Calculations) Design Software 1 day 250

Notes:
Note 1: Open courses are normally located at conference centres in Stone, Staffordshire. See Section 4 for
venue details.
Costs include teaching facilities, refreshments and lunch during teaching day. Additional charge for
bed, breakfast and evening meal – see below.
Overnight accommodation with en-suite facilities is available at £60 for bed, breakfast and
evening meal. Note Sunday night rate is £48 because it does not include an evening meal.
Individuals can purchase meals from the restaurant if required.
Note 2: VAT will be added at the current rate.
Note 3: Payment terms: Invoices must be paid in advance of commencement of activity.
Note 4: In-house course options are also available on request.

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4. Open course venues

4. Open course venues

Yarnfield Park Conference Centre

Reception: 01785 762605
Yarnfield, Stone, Staffordshire
ST15 0NL
Free on-site parking

Booking enquiries: Xact Training

01386 277980 [email protected]

Each venues includes Bedrooms:

Restaurant and cafeteria Ensuite bathroom
Large screen TV in common area Multi-channel TV
Gym offering a range of cardiovascular and weight Free Wi-Fi
machines Tea/Coffee and Biscuits
A range of walks Study desk
Lounge and bar areas Hairdryer

Note: More venue details are provided on our website and in Joining Instructions.

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5. Company details

5. Xact Consultancy and Training Limited

Company Registration No: 05295715

VAT Registration No: 855 4570 04
Web site: www.xact.org.uk
Email: [email protected]

Insurance
Xact are insured for:
Public and Employers Liability
Professional Indemnity

Office
Telephone: 01386 277980
Fax: 0845 0941 887
Address: 3 Abbey Lane Court
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 4BY

Contact
Trevor Norwood: 01386 277980
Email: [email protected]

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