Corrosion Resistance In Seaside Applications

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to give participants an overview of how the fire protection industry and fire sprinklers specifically are affected by corrosion. We conclude this presentation with a review of data gathered from ongoing experiments that offer real world results from sprinklers installed in seaside environments. We will specifically discuss the following:

• Types of corrosion as it relates to fire sprinklers.
• Functional vs aesthetic corrosion.
• External vs internal corrosion.
• Relative information in NFPA standards 13 and 25.
• UL and FM requirements for corrosion resistance.
• Optional coatings and materials.

Learning Objectives

• A review of experimental data from actual installations.
• How to identify signs and types of corrosion.
• Understand NFPA requirements for installation and replacement of sprinklers when corrosion is present.
• Understand similarities and differences between listing agencies in regard to corrosion resistance.
• Create an awareness of the available coatings and finishes available in the marketplace.
• Obtain data on the actual performance of those finishes in real life applications