Professional Understanding for NFPA - CFI

Professional Understanding for NFPA – CFI-1

(Certified Fire Inspector I – Based on NFPA 1031 and incorporating applicable NFPA codes including NFPA 20)

1. Overview

This 36-hour professional diploma equips participants with the essential practical knowledge and competencies required for fire inspectors at the CFI-I level, based on NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. The course focuses on inspection principles, fire code application, documentation, report writing, and system understanding—particularly covering

NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection, in full detail.

The program integrates hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and code interpretation skills to ensure that candidates can conduct fire inspections, identify code violations, and enforce fire protection standards with professional confidence.

2. Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of fire protection systems
• Familiarity with reading technical drawings and site plans
• Background in fire safety, facility management, firefighting, or code enforcement
• Recommended (but not mandatory): Prior exposure to NFPA 1, 101, 72, 25, or 20

3. Who Should Attend

• Fire Inspectors and Fire Marshals
• Code Enforcement Officers
• Safety Officers and Facility Managers
• Engineers and Technicians working in fire protection
• AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)
• Insurance Risk Surveyors and Auditors
• Design Consultants and MEP Coordinators

4. Course Duration: 36 Hours

• 6 Days × 6 Hours per Day
•  or 9 Days × 4 Hours per Day
• or 12 Days × 3 Hours per Day
• Training Mode: In-class with practical inspections, forms review, and field simulations

 

5. Course Content

Each session aligns with NFPA 1031 job performance requirements and fully covers all chapters and sections of NFPA 20:

 Fire Pump System Fundamentals (NFPA 20 Chapters 1–3)

• • Scope, Purpose, and Application
  • Definitions critical to fire pump understanding
  • Pump types and system configurations

 General Requirements (Chapter 4)

• • Acceptable pump types: centrifugal, vertical turbine, etc.
  • Fire protection water sources
  • System demand and capacity considerations

Pump Room Design and Installation (Chapter 4–6)

• • Pump room location, ventilation, drainage
  • Clearance and working space
  • Suction piping and pump installation best practices

 Drivers and Controllers (Chapters 9–10)

• • Electric motor and diesel engine drivers
  • Fuel supply, ventilation for engine-driven systems
  • Controllers: automatic/manual functions, alarm signals, and test routines

 Performance, Acceptance, and Testing (Chapter 14)

• • Commissioning and acceptance testing
  • Flow tests, pressure recording, churn operation
  • Weekly and annual testing procedures per NFPA 25

 System Components and Accessories (Chapters 5, 7, 8)

• • Valves, check valves, relief valves
  • Pressure maintenance (jockey pumps)
  • Sensing lines and test headers

 ITM and Emergency Operations (NFPA 25 Integration)

• • Routine inspection and maintenance
  • Failure diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Recordkeeping and emergency procedures

 Documentation, Reports, and Enforcement (NFPA 1031 Focus)

• • Inspection forms, deficiencies reports, and violation notices
  • Legal authority and ethics in enforcement
  • Mock inspection walk-through and report writing

 

 

 Professional Understanding for NFPA – CFI-2

(Certified Fire Inspector II – with Full Coverage of NFPA 20)

1. Overview

This 36-hour practical training diploma is designed to advance the skills of fire inspectors to the Certified Fire Inspector II (CFI-II) level in accordance with NFPA 1031, with a specialized focus on NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection.

This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of fire inspection, delving into complex installations, plan review, system performance evaluation, and technical compliance verification. It emphasizes the critical role of fire pumps in water-based suppression systems and enables inspectors to analyze, interpret, and enforce all sections and chapters of NFPA 20 through practical inspections and plan assessments.

2. Prerequisites

• Completion of CFI-I level training or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of fire protection systems (NFPA 25, 13, 72, 101)
• Familiarity with technical drawings, fire protection plans, and inspection tools
• Experience with water-based fire protection systems is recommended

3. Who Should Attend

• Fire Inspectors (Advanced Level)
• Fire Marshals and AHJs
• Safety and Risk Engineers
• MEP Designers and Consultants
• Plan Review Officers
• Fire Pump Technicians
• Insurance Auditors and Surveyors

4. Course Duration: 36 Hours

• 6 Days × 6 Hours per Day
•  or 9 Days × 4 Hours per Day
• or 12 Days × 3 Hours per Day
• Includes hands-on inspection exercises, plan review simulations, and technical code walkthroughs

5. Course Content

Full Coverage of NFPA 20 Chapters (2022 Edition or Current)

Basics

• • Scope and purpose of NFPA 20
  • How inspectors apply administrative provisions
  • Authorities and code hierarchy

• • Integration with NFPA 13, 25, 70, and 101
  • How to cross-reference related codes during inspection

 General Requirements

• • Acceptable types of fire pumps
  • Pressure requirements and reliability considerations
  • System arrangement reviews for inspection

 Fire Pump Units

• • Electric and diesel pump components
  • Acceptance criteria for new units
  • Parallel installations and spacing requirements

 Driver Provisions

• • Diesel engine fuel storage, ventilation, and starting requirements
  • Electric motor installation standards and overload protection

 Controllers and Accessories

• • Automatic/manual controller functions
  • Alarm signals, sensors, and wiring standards
  • Control panel inspection checklist

 Power Supply

• • Primary/secondary electrical supply requirements
  • Transfer switches and generator integration
  • Compliance with NFPA 70 and emergency supply

 Design, Installation, and Room Requirements

Pump Room Design

• • Environmental conditions, drainage, and clearances
  • Seismic bracing, lighting, and accessibility
  • Room inspection protocol and safety compliance

 Suction and Discharge Piping

• • Pipe sizing, layout, and supports
  • Isolation valve and backflow prevention inspection
  • Suction pipe elevation and pump priming

 Relief Valves and Pressure Control

• • Pressure relief valve requirements and placement
  • Churn condition inspection
  • High-pressure system considerations

 Circulation Relief and Test Header

• • Importance of circulation relief in electric motor-driven pumps
  • Testing headers and connections
  • Inspector evaluation of test header location and labeling

 Testing, Commissioning, and ITM

 System Performance Acceptance

• • Factory performance certification
  • Site acceptance testing: no-flow, churn, rated and peak capacity
  • Flow curve evaluation during inspection

 Maintenance and Operation

• • Inspector role in verifying NFPA 25 compliance
  • Weekly, monthly, annual testing standards
  • Pump performance reports and recordkeeping

 Special Applications (Optional as per system type)

• • Fire pumps in high-rise buildings
  • Pumps for foam and other special suppression systems
  • Jockey pump operation and failure scenarios

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