Specialization course in the design and implementation of automatic sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13-2025

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  • AREA OF KNOWLEDGE: Fire Protection FORMAT: Online - Self-paced DURATION: 60 hours (2.4 ECTS) DATES: Ongoing enrollment for flexible completion of the content covered in the last live edition of the course. Students can begin the program at their convenience, with a total of 6 months to complete it. This period can be extended for another 6 months. TARGET AUDIENCE:
  • Fire protection professionals interested in training on specific topics within the sector or who wish to expand their technical skills in the design of automatic sprinkler systems based on NFPA 13 standards.
  • Technical professionals in the engineering and architecture sectors, specializing in project development or construction supervision and management, who wish to delve deeper into the design of automatic fire sprinkler systems based on NFPA 13.
  • Technical professionals in the insurance and claims assessment sectors.
  • Recent graduates or students in their final years who want to start their professional career in the Fire Protection sector.

    • GOALS

  • The main objective of this course is to provide students with comprehensive and qualified training in the field of Fire Protection, specifically in the design of automatic water sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13-2025. Each module is designed to provide students with sufficient knowledge in fire protection engineering to understand, analyze, and design automatic sprinkler systems using this recognized standard. The specific objectives of this course are:
  • To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of automatic sprinkler systems.
  • To familiarize them with the core content of NFPA 13 through its chapter structure.
  • To differentiate between various sprinkler technologies and explore their properties and selection criteria.
  • To learn how to design sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13, following the complete procedure from appropriate occupancy and risk assessment to the hydraulic calculations for the installation.
  • To equip the student with the skills and abilities to understand the hydraulic principles of sprinkler systems and their subsequent calculation using theoretical and computational tools.

    • METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION

    La metodología de trabajo y estudio es plenamente online, permitiendo al alumno tanto el aprovechamiento de las clases virtuales como la flexbilidad de poder avanzar según su disponibilidad a través de la plataforma virtual.

    PROGRAM

    This Specialization Course consists of five modules, which cover the most important aspects of the design and implementation of automatic sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13-2025. Module 1. General Concepts of Automatic Sprinkler Systems and Introduction to NFPA 13. 1.1 Introduction and History of Automatic Sprinklers. 1.2 Types and Classification of Sprinklers. 1.3 Design and Manufacturing Characteristics of Sprinklers. 1.4 Components of a Sprinkler System. General Diagram. 1.5 Types of Systems. 1.6 Types of Networks. 1.7 Hydraulics of Automatic Sprinkler Systems. 1.8 Principles of Design and Calculation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems. 1.9 Introduction to NFPA 13. Contents and Chapters. Module 2. Breaking Down NFPA 13 (I). 2.1 Initial Considerations. 2.2 Definitions from Chapter 3 of NFPA 13-2025. Explanation and details. 2.3 General requirements. 2.3.1 Level of protection. 2.3.2 Hazard classification. Selection and design criteria. 2.3.3 System area limitations. 2.4 Water supplies for sprinkler systems. 2.5 System components and requirements. 2.6 System types and requirements. Module 3. Breaking down NFPA 13 (II). 3.1 Requirements for sprinkler distribution. 3.2 Sprinkler installation requirements: 3.2.1 Standard pendent, upright, and wall sprinklers. 3.2.2 Extended coverage pendent and upright sprinklers. 3.2.3 Residential sprinklers. 3.2.4 CMSA sprinklers. 3.2.5 ESFR sprinklers. 3.2.6 Special sprinklers. 3.3 Requirements for pipes, valves, and fittings. 3.4 Requirements for standard support. 3.5 Requirements for seismic protection. Module 4. Breaking down NFPA 13 (III). 4.1 Design criteria and considerations. 4.2 Storage hazards. General criteria. 4.3 Protection of storage hazards with Control Mode Density Area (CMDA) sprinklers. 4.4 Protection of storage hazards with Control Mode Specific Application (CMSA) sprinklers. 4.5 Protection of storage hazards with Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers. 4.6 Alternative designs for sprinkler systems and protection of special occupancies. Module 5. Breaking down NFPA 13 (IV). 5.1 Requirements for in-rack sprinklers. 5.2 Minimum drawing and design requirements and content. 5.3 Requirements for hydraulic calculations. Introduction to calculation software. 5.4 Implementation of a comprehensive design procedure for automatic sprinkler systems. 5.5 Introduction to the commissioning and maintenance of sprinkler systems.

    DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

  • At the end of the program, you will receive two certifications issued by two different entities:
  • ESSIIF's own degree.
  • Isabel I University certificate, with recognition of the ECTS credit equivalence of the number of hours completed.

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    PRICES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

  • PRICE: 460 euros (345 euros after application of a 25% scholarship). Payment options: 1 or 2 installments. Applicable discounts:
  • 25% direct scholarship for new enrollments in flexible format.
  • For group enrollments, additional discounts will be applied depending on each case. The above discounts are cumulative.

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