Approved 2020 Florida Building Code PDH Course Fire Protection

PDHNow is offering FBC approved Advanced Internet Course on Chapter 9

By: Ryan Malone
Published: 06/07/2020

This advanced internet course based on Chapter 9, Florida Building Code – Building 7th Edition (2020) Fire Protection Systems offers an in depth or advanced study for the Florida Professional Engineer designing fire protection systems under the 2020 FBC code.

This PE PDH course includes 15 learning objectives, four review objectives and a 40 question exam on the professional engineer continuing education course.It is anticipated that the professional engineer will spend a varied amount of time depending on the length and complexity of the topics within Chapter 9. To accomplish all learning and review a total of 240 minutes of class time is required. Exam time will be in addition to class time.

Part I, Chapter 9, FBC, Fire Protection Systems

• Section 901 General (10 minutes)
• Section 902 Definitions (20 minutes)
• Section 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems (15 minutes)
• Section 904 Alternative Automatic Fire Extinguisher Systems (15 minutes)
• Section 905 Standpipe Systems (15 minutes)
• Section 906 Portable Fire Extinguishers (15 minutes)
• Section 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (15 minutes)
• Section 908 Emergency Alarm Systems (15 minutes)
• Section 909 Smoke Control Systems (15 minutes)
• Section 910 Smoke and Heat Vents (15 minutes)
• Section 911 Fire Command Center (10 minutes)
• Section 912 Fire Department Connections (10 minutes)
• Section 913 Fire Pumps (10 minutes)
• Section 914 Emergency Responder Safety Features (10 minutes)
• Section 915 Carbon Monoxide Detection (10 minutes)
• Section 916 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (10 minutes)

In addition, pertinent provisions of the Florida Professional Engineer Licensure Act and Rules of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers will be linked to the reading of the 2020 FBC code and examination to enhance the professional engineer’s knowledge of his or her responsibilities in regard to the design of fire protection systems under the Florida Building Code.

Part II Supplemental Information

Excerpts from the Rules of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers

• 61G15-32 (3 minutes)
• 61G15-32.001 General Responsibility (3 minutes)
• 61G15-32.002 Definitions (3 minutes)
• 61G15-32.003 Common Requirements to All Fire Protection Engineering Documents (3 minutes)
• 61G15-32.004 Design of Water Based Fire Protection Systems (3 minutes)
• 61G15-32.005 Design of Gas Agent Fire Suppression Systems (3 minutes)
• 61G15-32.006 Design of Foam and Foam Water Fire Suppression Systems (3 minutes)
• 61G15-32.007 Design of Dry Chemical and Miscellaneous Fire Suppression or Control Systems (3 minutes)
• 61G15-32.008 Design of Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (3 minutes)
• 61G15-32.009 Design of Fine Water Spray (Mist) Fire Suppression and Control Systems (3 minutes)

 Part III Examination

Forty question multiple choice examination requiring advanced review and understanding of Chapter 9, Fire Protection Systems.  A score of 70% or higher is required to satisfactorily complete the examination and receive credit for the course.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of PE professional development course the fire protection system professional engineer will have an understanding of:

• The scope and application of Chapter 9, Fire Protection Systems
• The definitions unique to the design of a fire protection systems
• Requirements for automatic sprinkler systems
• Requirements for alternatives to automatic fire extinguisher systems
• Requirements for stand pipe systems
• Location requirements for portable fire extinguishers
• Requirements for fire alarm and detection systems
• Requirements for emergency alarm systems in Group H occupancies
• Requirements for the design, of smoke control systems
• Requirements for design of smoke and heat vents
• Requirements regarding fire command centers
• Requirements regarding fire department connections
• Requirements regarding fire pumps
• Requirements regarding emergency responder safety features
• Requirements regarding responder radio coverage

In addition, the professional engineer designing fire protection systems will have benefit of a review of:

• Requirements for continuing education on Florida Building Code
• Requirements of the Responsibility Rules Common to all Engineers
• Requirements of the Responsibility Rules for Professional Engineers Concerning the Design of Fire Protection Systems
• Activities that are grounds for disciplinary proceedings

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