NFPA 15 — Awareness of Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

Based on NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection (2027 edition). Introduces fixed water spray system applications and the design, installation, acceptance testing and maintenance considerations used in industrial fire protection. Intended learners: Fire protection engineers and technicians, industrial facility teams, maintenance personnel, HSE staff and project coordinators. Learning outcomes: 1. Explain the purpose and typical applications of fixed water spray systems. 2. Identify major system components and information used to develop a design basis. 3. Describe installation and acceptance-test coordination points. 4. Recognise the need for inspection, maintenance, testing and impairment records. Assessment: Knowledge check and a water spray system case study with design-basis, acceptance-test and readiness records. The course carries 5 credits and 50 notional learning hours, including 20 guided learning hours.