Due to strong interest, this is an Invite Only event hosted by General Air Products. To inquire about attending in 2025, email Dave Fremont or contact your local General Air Products Sales Manager.
Due to strong interest, this is an Invite Only event hosted by General Air Products. To inquire about attending, email Dave Fremont or contact your local General Air Products Sales Manager.
Due to strong interest, this is an Invite Only event hosted by General Air Products. To inquire about attending, email Dave Fremont or contact your local General Air Products Sales Manager.
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At this event fire sprinkler contractors, fire sprinkler designers, engineers, AHJ’s, fire marshals, fire sprinkler equipment suppliers and manufacturers meet to improve themselves and their companies by learning about the latest technology and techniques the industry has to offer.
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*NOTE: This is an IN-PERSON Training Event in Atlanta, GA.
Event Details:
Event Type:
In-person Event
Venue:
Hotel West & Main 46 Fayette Street Conshohocken, PA 19428
This two day, Chapter meeting for AFSA Schuylkill Chapter is open to respective Chapter members and Non-chapter members. Please contact your local Chapter representative for information regarding registration or click the link below.
Presented By: Kyle J. Curran, Regional Sales Manager - East Coast, General Air Products Inc.
Presenting on day two, February, 29th at 8:30 AM
Introduction to Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors and the Vapor Pipe Shield Delivery System for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems. A deeper dive into our Advanced Series Fire Protection Air Compressors, featuring our UL Listed Digital Pressure Switch. Learn more about our Nitrogen Generators and other great fire protection air supply equipment offered by General Air Products.
Presented By: Kyle J. Curran, Regional Sales Manager - East Coast, General Air Products Inc.
Presenting on day two, February, 29th at 8:30 AM
Introduction to Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors and the Vapor Pipe Shield Delivery System for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems. A deeper dive into our Advanced Series Fire Protection Air Compressors, featuring our UL Listed Digital Pressure Switch. Learn more about our Nitrogen Generators and other great fire protection air supply equipment offered by General Air Products.
Air Supply Decisions in Cold Storage Fire Sprinkler Systems
Selecting an air supply for cold storage fire sprinkler systems is not only a matter of compliance, but of understanding how moisture, airflow, and leakage interact over the life of the system in these unique environments. This presentation compares the performance characteristics of compressed air, dry air, and nitrogen in freezer applications, with specific focus on ice plug risk, flow capacity, maintenance considerations, and NFPA sizing requirements. Through practical examples and application-specific analysis, attendees will learn how different technologies respond as these systems age and present challenges in the field.
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors vs. 98% Purity Nitrogen
Exploring the latest findings on corrosion mitigation in dry and pre-action fire sprinkler systems, this presentation dives into recent testing data, including a head-to-head comparison of Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) and 98% purity nitrogen. Attendees will gain insights into the efficacy of these technologies, upfront and long-term cost comparisons, and best practices for installation and maintenance procedures. This session provides essential knowledge for fire protection professionals looking to optimize system performance and extend the longevity of their or their customers' dry & pre-action sprinkler systems.
This session highlights key updates in the 2025 edition of NFPA 13, including new Listing requirements for Fire Protection Air Compressors and the adoption of Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) technology, which now allows a Hazen-Williams C-Factor of 120 for new systems. It will also cover the new UL 1450, Supplement SC . Additionally, we’ll review the 2024 NFPA 14 requirement mandating supervisory air for all dry standpipe systems. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these updates impact design, installation, and compliance for fire protection air supplies.
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Course #1
Fire Sprinkler Air Supplies: Selection, Sizing, Compliance, and Performance
Selecting an air supply for a dry pipe or pre-action sprinkler system involves more than matching pipe volume to a compressor. System fill times, available CFM, leak rates, and code requirements all play a critical role in ensuring reliable operation and compliance.
In this technical webinar, we'll walk through the fundamentals of properly sizing air supplies for dry and pre-action systems using pipe lengths, pipe diameters, and system volume calculations. We'll discuss how compressor performance translates to NFPA fill requirements, review the relationship between CFM output and the 30-minute fill criteria established through UL 1450 Supplement SC, and examine common sizing mistakes encountered in the field.
Attendees will also receive an introduction to General Air Products' new Build Your Air Supply Tool, designed to simplify air supply selection and system calculations. The session will conclude with a review of recent updates to NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 that impact fire protection air supply equipment, inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements.
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Comparison to 98% Purity Nitrogen
Exploring the latest findings on corrosion mitigation in dry and pre-action fire sprinkler systems, this presentation dives into recent testing data, including a head-to-head comparison of Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) and 98% purity nitrogen. Attendees will gain insights into the efficacy of these technologies, upfront and long-term cost comparisons, and best practices for installation and maintenance procedures. This session provides essential knowledge for fire protection professionals looking to optimize system performance and extend the longevity of their or their customers' dry & pre-action sprinkler systems.
Your Dry System is Talking to You: Turning System Data into Action
Dry and pre-action sprinkler systems are constantly providing information about their condition through pressure changes, compressor cycling, leak rates, and other system behavior. The challenge is knowing how to interpret that information and use it to make better service and maintenance decisions.
This presentation explores how new diagnostic capabilities can provide greater insight into dry system performance, helping identify developing issues, guide proactive maintenance, and support long-term system stability.
We’ll look at how system data can strengthen ITM programs and give both contractors and facility teams a clearer picture of system health over time.
General Air Products Spring Webinar Series – Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System and Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems
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