Internal Assessment and Obstruction Investigations

Description: Understanding the scope of Chapter 14 of NFPA 25 and how to verify the internal condition of water-based fire protection systems. Participants will learn to identify the types of internal obstructions, the required frequencies for assessments and investigations as well as warning signs of corrosion. Audience: ITM technicians, AHJs, Facility management, building engineers, Insurance professionals Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this class, participants will be able to:

• Plan and conduct Internal assessments, obstruction investigations and ice obstructions in fire protection system piping.
• Determine required frequencies
• Identify alternate, non-invasive performance options
• Identify types of corrosion and their causes.
• Discuss the impacts of corrosion on fire protection systems