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Sprinkler Fitting 3

Sprinkler Fitting 3 deepens students’ system knowledge and field readiness by focusing on specialized fire protection applications and the water supply components that support them. Students develop the skills to evaluate, install, and acceptance-test more complex systems while applying current NFPA requirements and required documentation practices. In this level, students also receive the NFPA 13 codebook to reference throughout the course. This course was developed in partnership with the industry experts at the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) and is the third level in a four-level program.

 

Prerequisites: Sprinkler Fitting 2 or Employer Approval

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course details
  • Dates: Aug. 18, 2026 - May 11, 2027
  • Day of the Week: Tuesday
  • Time: 4:30 - 8:30PM
  • Length: 2 Semesters
credentials earned
  • Total Course Cost: $4,694
  • Tuition: $4,120
  • Lab Fee: $150
  • Textbook Fee: $325
  • Tech Fee: $99

what you'll learn

Water Supplies

Identifies the chemical and physical properties of water. Covers the water supplies available for sprinkler systems, including tanks and municipal water supply systems. Describes the procedures and NFPA requirements for waterflow testing.

Fire Pump Systems

Identifies various types of fire pump systems and their components, including pumps, drivers, controllers, and sensing lines. Describes fire pump system pre-checks and start-up/acceptance testing.

Standpipes

Identifies different types and classifications of standpipe systems. Covers hose valves and adapters used with these systems. Describes procedures and NFPA requirements for acceptance testing.

Deluge and Preaction Sprinkler Systems

Describes the operation, installation, and NFPA 13 requirements for deluge and preaction sprinkler systems. Covers initiating and notification devices. Provides an overview of acceptance testing, including completing a Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping for these systems.

Application-Specific and Special Sprinklers

Covers application-specific sprinklers, including extended coverage sprinklers, residential sprinklers, control mode specific application (CMSA) sprinklers, and early suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers. Describes the area of coverage, positioning, and obstruction requirements for each type. Covers special sprinklers and their uses.

sprinkler fitting 3 registration

Registration is currently only open to WMCI Corporate Partners who selected early course registration access as a benefit. Registration will open to all others on May 11th. 

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