Formations aux codes NFPA

NFPA 1 : Code des incendies

Requirements cover the full range of fire and life safety issues from fire protection systems and equipment and occupant safety in new and existing buildings to hazardous materials, flammable and combustible liquids, LP-Gas.

NFPA 10 : Norme pour extincteur portatif

Criteria cover installations for Class A, B, C, D, and K hazards as well as the selection, inspection, maintenance, recharging, and testing of portable fire extinguishing equipment. Includes a list of obsolete fire extinguishers that should be removed from service.

NFPA 12 : Norme pour système d'extinction au dioxyde de carbone

This standard contains minimum requirements for carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems. 1.1.2 This standard includes only the necessary essentials to make it workable in the hands of those skilled in this field. A.1.1 Portable carbon dioxide equipment is covered in NFPA 10.

NFPA 13 : Norme pour l'installation de systèmes d'arroseurs

Comprehensive requirements include sprinkler system design, installation, and acceptance testing; hanging and bracing systems; underground piping; and seismic protection in line with SEI/ASCE 7. NFPA 13 also includes provisions for special storage arrangements.

NFPA 14 : Norme pour l'installation de systèmes de bornes-fontaines et de tuyaux

Provisions cover all system components and hardware, including piping, fittings, valves, and pressure-regulation devices, as well as system requirements; installation requirements; design; plans and calculations; water supply; and system acceptance.

NFPA 20 : Norme pour l'installation de pompes stationnaires pour la protection incendie

Criteria address the full range of issues and apply to all types of pumps including those for high-rise buildings, centrifugal, vertical shaft turbine-type, and positive displacement.

NFPA 72 : Code national d'alarme incendie et de signalisation

Rules cover the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, fire warning equipment and emergency communications systems (ECS), and their components.

NFPA 96 : Norme pour le contrôle de la ventilation et la protection incendie des activités de cuisson commerciale

Provisions cover the design; installation; operation; and inspection, testing, and maintenance of the full spectrum of cooking equipment, hoods, grease removal devices, exhaust duct systems, fans, fire suppression systems, and clearance to combustibles.

NFPA 101 : Code protection des personnes®

Provisions are included for all types of occupancies, with requirements for egress, features of fire protection, sprinkler systems, alarms, emergency lighting, smoke barriers, and special hazard protection.

NFPA 2001 : Norme pour systèmes d'extinction d'incendie à agent propre

This standard contains minimum requirements for total flooding and local application clean agent fire extinguishing systems. It does not cover fireextinguishing systems that use carbon dioxide or water as the primary extinguishing media, which are addressed by other NFPA documents.

Spécialiste de la protection incendie certifié (Certified Fire Protection Specialist - CFPS)

Le conseil des spécialistes certifiés de la protection incendie (Certified Fire Protection Specialist - CFPS) a été formé en 1971 dans le but de documenter les compétences et d'offrir une reconnaissance professionnelle pour les personnes impliquées dans la sécurité incendie et la prévention des incendies. En 1998, CFPS et NFPA se sont associés pour proposer conjointement ce programme de certification très apprécié.

L'accréditation du conseil CFPS a été attribuée à plus de 2 000 professionnels. Il est reconnu internationalement comme un symbole de réussite dans le domaine de la protection incendie. Ce groupe comporte les professionnels suivants : responsables du risque, spécialistes de la prévention des pertes, pompiers, commissaires des incendies, inspecteurs des incendies, responsables de la sécurité, consultants de protection incendie, concepteurs, responsables de l'application du code, agents du code de la construction, gestionnaires immobiliers commerciaux et d'autres professionnels aux responsabilités portant sur l'application de la prévention et de la protection incendie et des technologies d'extinction.

*Tous les cours ci-dessus exigent une durée de participation minimale.