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NFPA 25: Change Is Good
Track(s): Fire Suppression, Loss Control/Prevention

Russell Leavitt, Telgian Corporation

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Understanding and implementing the requirements of NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water- Based Fire Protection Systems is critical to any successful and costeffective compliance program. The 2011 edition of NFPA 25 contains substantial revisions. This session reviews the scope of the standard and the roles of the owner, AHJ, and inspector as clarified in the new edition. Additionally, major revisions such as fire pump testing frequency, the rating of deficiencies, the maintenance of dry systems, and system air tests are examined. Stay ahead of the game by having the latest information for the maintenance of water-based suppression systems.

Russell Leavitt is the Executive Chairman of Telgian Corporation. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, holds a Level IV certification from NICET in Fire Sprinkler Layout, and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist. He is a licensed contractor and has 30 years of experience in the design, installation, and testing of fire protection systems. He currently serves as a principle on the Technical Correlating Committee on Automatic Sprinkler Systems, the NFPA 25 Technical Committee, and the NFPA 5000 (building code) Technical Correlating Committee. Russ is a senior instructor for NFPA's Professional Development Series. He has authored a number of articles and training materials including the AFSA study guide for NICET certification in Inspections and Testing, the AFSA on-line hydraulics course, and the Fire Smarts Residential Sprinkler training guide. He is a member of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE).