Rev. May 2007

Sprinkler System Installer Level 1

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: A1 Introduction to Sprinkler System Industry Level: One

Duration: 7 hours

Theory: 7 hours Practical: 0 hours Overview: This unit is designed to provide the apprentice with an overview of the Sprinkler System Install trade and the piping industry. Topics in this unit include: the scope of the trade, review of the technical training products, Sprinkler System Installer Regulation Amendment 27/2008, components of fire protection systems, job and career opportunities, requirements of a Sprinkler System Installer and procedures within Acts that affect trades people. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Describe the importance of the sprinkler system industry. 10% a. History b. Advantages sprinkler systems provide in buildings c. Major causes of sprinkler systems failure 2. Examine the scope of the sprinkler system industry. 10% a. National occupational analysis • Observations and trends • Blocks, tasks and sub-tasks • Pie chart 3. Review technical training. 5% a. Technical training • Profile chart • Level chart • Units b. Marking criteria 4. Read and interpret the Manitoba Regulation for the trade of Sprinkler System

Installer. 5%

a. Regulatory bodies • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • Factory Mutual Insurance (FM) • Underwriters Laboratory of Canada (ULC) 5. Describe and identify the major components of fire protection systems. 50% a. Wet pipe system b. Dry pipe system

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c. Deluge system d. Pre-action system e. Limited water supply f. Special types • C02 • Dry and wet chemical • Foam • Clean agent 6. Examine the job and career opportunities. 5% 7. Discuss requirements of a Sprinkler System Installer. 10% a. Professionalism b. Attitude c. Work ethic d. Teamwork e. Eagerness to learn f. Dedication to quality 8. Discuss the Manitoba Building Code. 5% a. Definitions • Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) • Building area • Building height • Basements • Combustible construction • Non-combustible construction • Fire compartment • First storey • Flame spread rating • Residential occupancy b. Code requirements according to Manitoba Building code • Buildings which require sprinkler systems • Types of occupancies • Code concessions • Hose and stand pipe requirements • Water supply requirements

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: A2 Unit Trade Safety Awareness Level: One

Duration: 7 hours

Theory: 7 hours Practical: 0 hours Overview: Safe working procedures and conditions, injury prevention, and the preservation of health are of primary importance to industry in Canada. These responsibilities are shared and require the joint efforts of government, employers, and employees. It is imperative that all parties become aware of circumstances that may lead to injury or harm. Safe learning experiences and environments can be created by controlling the variables and behaviours that may contribute to incidents or injury. It is generally recognized that safety-conscious attitudes and work practices contribute to a healthy, safe, and accident-free working environment. It is imperative to apply and be familiar with the Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations. As well, it’s essential to determine workplace hazards and take measures to protect oneself, co-workers, the public, and the environment. Safety education is an integral part of Insulator apprenticeship training both in school and on-the-job. Unit content is supplemented throughout Technical Training by trade-specific information about Insulator safety hazards and precautions presented in the appropriate contexts of discussion and study. Note: No percentage-weightings for test purposes are prescribed for this unit’s objectives. Instead, a ‘Pass/Fail” grade will be recorded for the unit in its entirety. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%) 1. Identify safety and health requirements. a. Overview of The Workplace Safety and Health Act (the Act) • Rights and responsibilities of employees under the Act • Rights and responsibilities of employers under the Act • Rights and responsibilities of supervisors under the Act b. Fourteen (14) regulations c. Codes of practice d. Guidelines e. Right to refuse • Explanation of right to refuse process • Rights and responsibilities of employees • Rights and responsibilities of employers • Rights and responsibilities of supervisors under the Act 2. Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) and procedures. a. Employer and employee responsibilities as related to personal protective equipment. b. Standards: ANSI (U.S.A. standards), etc. c. Work protective clothing and danger if it fits poorly. d. Gloves – Importance of proper glove selection (when handling chemicals, cold items,

slivers, etc.)

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e. Headwear – appropriate protective headwear when required and the approved type

of headwear.

f. Eye protection – comparison and distinction of everyday eyeglasses, industrial safety glasses and safety goggles

g. Foot protection – when required according to safety standards h. Hearing protection • Hazards of various noise levels (hearing protection must be worn) • Laws • Types of hearing protection i. Respiratory protection – types, overview of proper selection j. Fall protection – Manitoba requirements standards guidelines • American National Standards Institute (ANSI), etc. k. Ladders and scaffolding l. Safety principles for working with or around industrial trucks site-specific (forklifts,

pallet trucks, etc.)

3. Identify electrical safety: a. Effects of electric current on the human body b. Three factors that affect the severity of an electric shock c. The effects of American Research Council (ARC) and blast on the human body and

equipment.

d. Work with energized equipment. 4. Identify fire safety. a. Types of fires b. Types of fire fighting equipment c. Classifications of fire extinguishers (A, B and C) d. Location of fire extinguishers and fire exits e. Fire alarms and drills 5. Identify ergonomics. a. Definition of ergonomics and conditions that may affect the body • Working postures • Repetition • Force • Lifting – simple safety procedures and precautions related to material handling

procedures on how to lift, carry and put down a load

• Tools • Identify tool and safety equipment • Causes of hand tool accidents • Equipment 6. Hazard recognition and control. a. Safe work practices b. Basic risk assessment c. Injury prevention and control measures d. Identification of hazards involved in pneumatic tool use and explanation of how to

guard against them

7. Hazard of confined space entry. a. Identification of a confined space b. Hazards of a confined space • physical • biological

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c. Working in a confined space d. Emergency response plan e. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) 8. Identify first aid/cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). a. Overview of first aid regulation b. Obligations of employers regarding first aid • Who is certified to provide first aid? • What to do while waiting for help? • Where is first aid kit? c. Describe basic first aid requirements and techniques • Scope and limits of first aid intervention • Specific interventions (cuts, burns, abrasions, fractures, suffocation, shock,

electrical shock, etc.)

• What is it? • Interface with other services and agencies (eg. Workers Compensation claims) d. Describe basic CPR requirements and techniques • How do you get certified? • Scope and limits of CPR intervention (include varieties of CPR certification) 9. Identify the safety requirements as they apply to Workplace Hazardous Materials

Information Systems (WHMIS) with emphasis on: a. WHMIS is a system b. Provincial regulation under the Safety and Health Act • Each province has a WHMIS regulation c. Federal Hazardous Products Act d. WHMIS generic training: • WHMIS defined and the format used to convey information about hazardous

materials in the workplace • Information found on supplier and workplace labeling using WHMIS • Hazardous materials in accordance with WHMIS • Compliance with government safety standards and regulations e. Description of WHMIS (include varieties of WHMIS Certification) • Typology of WHMIS labels, symbols, and classifications • Scope and use of Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 10. Identifying and controlling hazards. a. Basic control measures (injury prevention) b. Safe work procedures c. Explanation on the importance of industrial housekeeping d. Employer responsibilities e. How and where to store materials f. Safety measures related to walkways, stairs and floor openings g. Explanation of how to protect the worker and others when working in traffic paths

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: A3 Hand, Power and Powder-Activated Tools Level: One

Duration: 8 hours

Theory: 3 hours Practical: 5 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge and skills of using hand, power and powder-activated tools. Topics will include: types of tools and maintenance of tools. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Recognize and name hand and power tools used in the Sprinkler Systems Installer trade.

15%

a. Types • Pipe wrenches • Pliers • Levels • Hacksaws • Files • Tool boxes • Ladders b. Function c. Selection for desired task 2. List and describe workmanship, safety and correct operational procedures

associated with hand and power tools. 25%

3. List and describe common powder-activated tools and their use in the industry. 10% a. High and low velocity b. Light and heavy duty c. Applications of fastening components d. Colour coding e. Maintenance 4. Demonstrate correct and safe use of hand and power tools. 25% 5. Practice care and maintenance of hand and power tools. 15% a. Replacement of worn and defective parts b. Oiling 6. Practice using powder-activated tools and performing maintenance to install

hangers, appliance supports and components. 10%

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: C1 Mathematics I Level: One

Duration: 21 hours

Theory: 8 hours Practical: 13 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the principles of mathematics. Topics include: simple arithmetic, number conversions, linear, perimeter and area, percentage values and real values from percentage values. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Describe linear, perimeter and area. 10% 2. State the formulas for calculating the perimeter of flat plane. 15% 3. State the formula for calculating the area of a flat plane. 15% 4. State the formulas for calculating the surface area of regular shaped solids, tanks

and cylinders. 15%

5. Practice simple arithmetic. 5% a. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers b. Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal numbers c. Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions d. Add, subtract, multiply and divide using a basic calculator e. Add, subtract, multiply and divide mixed numbers 6. Practice number conversions. 15% a. Convert fractional values to decimal values (from fractional one sixteenth) b. Convert decimal values to fractional values c. Convert fractional inches to decimal inches (from fractional sixteenths) d. Convert decimal inches to fractional inches e. Interconvert meters, centimeters and millimeters 7. Calculate the perimeter of shapes in both imperial and metric units. 5% a. Rectangles b. Squares c. Circles

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8. Calculate the area of shapes in both imperial and metric units. 10% a. Rectangles b. Squares c. Circles 9. Calculate surface area of regular shaped tanks and cylinders in both imperial and

metric units. 10%

a. Rectangular tanks b. Flat ended cylinders

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: D1 Science I Level: One

Duration: 13 hours

Theory: 8 hours Practical: 5 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge of science in the trade and industry. Topics include: properties of water, soldering, brazing and uses of fluxes, freezing and heating of water, pressure and atmosphere, pressure and water, pressure with pipes and tanks, properties of atmosphere, altitude and atmospheric pressure, and interconvert gauge and absolute pressures. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Define and explain science terms associated with the properties of water. 5% a. Adhesion b. Cohesion c. Surface tension d. Capillarity e. Density 2. Explain the applications of the principles of: adhesion, cohesion, surface tension

and capillarity in Sprinkler System Installer trade with reference to soldering, brazing and use of fluxes.

5%

3. State the relative density of water. 5% 4. State the effects of freezing and heating water. a. Chemical properties b. Physical properties 5. Define and explain science terms associated with pressure and the atmosphere. 5% a. Relative density b. Water pressure c. Properties of atmosphere d. Atmospheric pressure 6. Define and explain the effects of pressure on water. 5% 7. Explain the transmission of pressure within pipes and tanks. 10%

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8. List and describe the properties of atmosphere as it relates to the trade of Sprinkler System Installer.

5%

9. Describe the effects of altitude on atmospheric pressure. 5% 10. Interconvert gauge and absolute pressures in both imperial and metric units. 50%

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: B1 Drafting I Level: One

Duration: 30 hours

Theory: 13 hours Practical: 17 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge and a basic understanding of drafting. Topics include: sketching and drafting equipment, lines on a blueprint, orthographic and isometric projections, architectural dimension and scaling, symbols, specifications and site plans. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Identify and explain use of sketching and drafting equipment. 2% 2. Recognize typical lines found on a blueprint of a typical sprinkler system. 10% a. Visible line b. Hidden line c. Central line d. Dimension line e. Extension line f. Section cutting line g. Material section line 3. Describe the fundamentals of orthographic projection. 3% a. Three basic views 4. Describe views of a building with the aid of an installation drawing. 2% a. Plan b. Elevation • Front, rear, right, left elevations • North, south, east, west elevations 5. Interpret symbols found on typical sprinkler system blueprints. 10% 6. Interpret specifications. 10% 7. Interpret a site plan in both metric and imperial units. 3%

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8. Recognize and interpret architectural dimension and scaling. 10% a. SI scale rule b. Architect scale rule (Imperial) c. Typical scales • Floor plans • Elevations • Sections • Details 9. Draw and label three basic views of an object. 10% 10. Draw sections of simple objects. 10% 11. Draw and label orthographic single line piping drawings using 90 degree elbows

and tees. 10%

12. Draw and label isometric single line piping drawings using 90 degree elbows and

tees. 20%

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: A4 Piping Practices I Level: One

Duration: 66 hours

Theory: 30 hours Practical: 36 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge and skills of piping practices. Topics of this unit will include: materials used by a Sprinkler System Installer, name, size, pipe, fittings and tools used for conveying gases and liquids, threading pipe using hand and power tools and following prescribed dimensions. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Describe materials used by a sprinkler system installer. 25% a. Steel pipe • Types • Schedule numbers and grades • Pressure ratings • Pipe sizes and lengths • End finishes • Protective coatings and linings • Code interpretation b. Threaded pipe • Threading - Pipe threading - Nipple chucks - Thread cutting lubricants - Installation techniques • Threaded fittings - types - pressure ratings - non ferrous threaded fittings - code interpretation • Fabrication techniques - fabrication process c. Plastic pipe • Materials - types - pressure and temperature ratings - sizes - code interpretation

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• Fittings - types - code interpretation • Solvent welding - fabrication process and materials - assembly - tools d. Tube and tubing • Materials - non ferrous - grades - pressure ratings - copper tube - sizes e. Soldering • Soldering joints - soldered tube and tubing fittings - pressure and temperature ratings - fluxes • Solders types - identification - pressure and temperature ratings - jointing techniques for all sizes - tools - soft soldering techniques • Heating of solder joints - types of torches - torch and tip selection - code interpretation f. Valves • Materials - types of valves - pressure ratings - installation - valve service - code interpretation g. Hangers • Materials - types of hangers and supports - uses of different hangers - protective coatings used on hangers - spacing - fasteners and inserts - installation techniques h. Flanged pipe • Fittings - materials and types - pressure and temperature rating • Gaskets • Pipe flanging • Code interpretation

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i. Grooved pipe and fittings and non-grooves “grip style” fitting • Fittings - materials and types - pressure and temperature ratings - gasket selection - installation techniques - code interpretation • Fabrication process • Pipe grooving - hand tools - power tools (cut grooves, roll grooves) - machines 2. Identify by name, grade size, pipe, fittings and tools used for conveying gases and

liquids. 25%

3. Practice threading and grooving pipe using hand and power tools. 20% a. Hand tools • Drophead dies b. Power threading 4. Complete a project requiring cutting and threading a pipe following prescribed

dimensions. 30%

a. Process b. Leak test requirements

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: A7 Rigging, Hoisting and Access Equipment Level: One

Duration: 18 hours

Theory: 12 hours Practical: 6 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge and skills of rigging, lifting and access equipment. Topics of this unit will include: hoisting, lifting and access equipment, parts of fibre and wire ropes, types of ropes, knots and hitches used on fibre ropes, chain falls, come-alongs, crane operator hand signals, step ladders and scaffolds and power elevated work platforms. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Discuss rigging, hoisting and access equipment. 7% a. types • Cable clamps • Chain block hoist • Chains • Choker • Come-alongs (cable or chain) • Fork-lift • Jack • Hand turfer • Ladder • Overhead hoist • Power-elevated work platform • Pipe buggy (pipe cannon) • Pipe stand • Portable boom/rope • Scaffolding • Shackles • Sling • Spreader bar • Stand • Support • Tugger b. Government regulations

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c. Operational procedures • Selection • Installing • Calculating weight of load • Operating • Disconnecting • Removing • Storing 2. Describe parts of a fibre rope and wire rope. 2% a. Characteristics b. Uses 3. Describe types of rope. 7% a. Natural • Types • Characteristics • Safe working loads • Applications b. Synthetic • Types • Characteristics • Safe working loads • Application c. Wire • Types • Characteristics • Safe working loads • Application d. Advantages and disadvantages of natural and synthetic rope e. Care and maintenance • Storage • Drying • Testing • Strength • Cleanliness • Kinks • Overloads 4. Describe knots and hitches used on fibre ropes. 7% a. Types • Square knot • Round turn and half hitch • Clove hitch • Timber hitch b. Applications c. Safety factors

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5. Describe chain falls and come-alongs. 2% a. Types b. Applications c. Safe working load d. Securing methods e. Maintenance 6. Describe crane operator hand signals. 7% 7. Describe staging, ladders and scaffolds used in the construction industry. 2% a. Types b. Regulations for correct use c. Safety practices 8. Describe use and application of swing stages and power lifts. 2% 9. Discuss code requirements for fall arrest. 7% 10. Describe power-elevated work platforms. 7% a. Government regulations b. Equipment maintenance c. Safety standards d. Operational procedures 11. Practice tying knots and hitches. 12% 12. Demonstrate safe methods of tying loads on trucks. 13% 13. Practice displaying operator hand signals. 12% 14. Erect and dismantle ladders and scaffolds. 13%

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: E1 Automatic Sprinkler Heads Level: One

Duration: 19 hours

Theory: 17 hours Practical: 2 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge and skills of automatic sprinkler heads. Topics include: materials used in manufacturing sprinkler heads, types and uses, sprinkler head design, installation procedures, spacing and location, spray patterns, protection, and application of the water spray nozzle. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Discuss materials used in manufacturing sprinkler heads and the approval that is required.

2%

2. Describe the various types and uses of sprinkler heads. 5% a. Solder b. Bulb c. Open d. Nozzle 3. Identify various sprinkler head design differences and their application. 5% a. Design b. Orifice sizes c. Coatings and finishes 4. List and describe installation procedures of sprinkler heads. 3% a. Care and storage of heads b. Wrenches and other tools required c. Selection of head 5. Explain how maximum ceiling temperature is determined. 2% 6. Discuss temperature ratings and colour coding. 3% a. Temperature ratings b. Colour codes c. Glass bulb colour of heads 7. Examine regulations regarding colour identification of decorative-type sprinkler

heads. 2%

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8. Discuss spacing and location of sprinkler heads. 7% 9. Discuss clearances of sprinkler heads from various objects. 8% 10. Identify the spray patterns of various sprinkler heads. 5% a. Effective throw b. Profile 11. Discuss protection of sprinkler heads. 5% 12. Discuss the application of the water spray nozzle. 3% a. Types • Straight stream • Two straight streams • Multisfyre • Auto-spray b. Application c. Installation requirements • NFPA codes and regulations • Tools and materials d. Testing, adjusting and maintenance procedures 13. Install and remove sprinkler heads. 50%

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: E2 Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems Level: One

Duration: 22 hours

Theory: 10 hours Practical: 12 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge and skills of wet pipe sprinkler systems. Topics include: how they operate, types of buildings where they are located, the water supply needed, control valves needed, alarm check valve, preventing false alarms and testing the wet pipe sprinkler system. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Discuss wet pipe sprinkler systems and how they operate. 5% a. Codes b. Regulations c. Manufacturer’s specifications d. Advantages and disadvantages 2. Discuss types of buildings that require a wet pipe sprinkler system. 5% 3. Explain the water supply needed for the wet pipe sprinkler system. 2% 4. Identify the control valves needed for the wet pipe sprinkler system. 10% a. Installation requirements b. Location c. Type 5. Discuss alarm check valves and how they operate for the wet pipe sprinkler

system. 2%

a. Installation b. Location c. Type 6. Describe methods of preventing false alarms. 1% a. Excess pressure pumps b. Retarding chamber

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7. Describe requirements for the installation of wet pipe sprinkler systems. 15% a. Fire department connections b. Test connections c. Tools required 8. Describe requirements for the installation of wet pipe sprinkler systems. 10% 9. Install a wet pipe sprinkler valve. 50%

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: E3 Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems Level: One

Duration: 24 hours

Theory: 10 hours Practical: 14 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge and skills of dry pipe sprinkler systems. Topics include: how they operate, types of buildings where they are located, the water supply needed, control valves needed, alarm check valve, dry pipe valves, air supply requirements and testing the dry pipe sprinkler system. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Discuss dry pipe sprinkler systems and how they operate. 5% a. Codes b. Regulations c. Manufacturer’s specifications d. Advantages and disadvantages 2. Discuss types of buildings that require a dry pipe sprinkler system. 5% 3. Explain the water supply needed for the dry pipe sprinkler system. 2% 4. Discuss dry pipe valves and how they operate for the dry pipe sprinkler system. 10% 5. Describe requirements for the installation of quick-opening devices and their

function. 10%

a. Accelerators b. Exhausters 6. Explain air supply requirements for the system. 5% 7. Describe the function of the auxiliary drain and the requirements for the installation

of fire department connections. 5%

8. Explain requirements for the installation of the test connections. 5% 9. List the requirements for leak testing the dry pipe sprinkler system. 3% 10. Install a dry pipe sprinkler valve. 50%

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Sprinkler System Installer Unit: E4 Antifreeze Sprinkler Systems Level: One

Duration: 10 hours

Theory: 5 hours Practical: 5 hours Overview: Upon completion of this unit of instruction the apprentice will demonstrate knowledge and skills of antifreeze sprinkler systems. Topics include: how antifreeze sprinkler systems operate, types of buildings where they are located, antifreeze solutions, cross connection controls, control valves, maintenance and testing of the antifreeze sprinkler system. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%)

1. Discuss antifreeze sprinkler systems and how they operate. 8% a. Codes b. Regulations c. Manufacturer’s specifications d. Advantages and disadvantages 2. Discuss types of buildings that require an antifreeze sprinkler system. 5% 3. Discuss antifreeze solutions. 5% 4. Describe the installation requirements for an antifreeze sprinkler system. 12% a. Total capacity b. Backflow preventers c. Antifreeze loop d. Tools e. Leak testing 5. Identify the cross connection control requirements for this system. 10% 6. Identify the control valves required for the system. 5% a. Installation b. Location c. Type d. Test connections 7. Describe maintenance procedures associated with this system. 5% 8. Install and test an antifreeze system. 50%