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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This is a must attend event for all Apprentice, Newbies and Greenhorns that are newer to the Fire Sprinkler Industry. General Air Products team up with AGF Manufacturing, Zurn, Viking and Blazemaster for this must see educational learning experience. This training event offers 5 NICET CPD Credits.
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*NOTE: This is an IN-PERSON Training Event in Atlanta, GA.
Field Technicians Fire Protection / Design Engineers Service Technicians Installation Technician Inspectors Estimators Fire Sprinkler Designers Service Coordinators Purchasing Agents
General Air Products Kyle Curran – Regional Sales Manager
Air Compressor 101
With so many air supplies to choose from to fill Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems, let’s get back to basics. We’ll discuss how to properly size Fire Protection Air Compressors, what makes their build & features different than other air compressors, proper installation procedures & techniques, and troubleshooting best practices.
General Air Products Kyle Curran – Regional Sales Manager
Air Compressor 101
With so many air supplies to choose from to fill Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems, let’s get back to basics. We’ll discuss how to properly size Fire Protection Air Compressors, what makes their build & features different than other air compressors, proper installation procedures & techniques, and troubleshooting best practices.
Air Venting & NFPA 13 Code Requirements, Freeze Protection and Corrosion Detection
Learn where air vents are required, how many are necessary and why they are needed. Also how to prevent freeze up in systems, as well as corrosion monitoring.
Overview of Backflow Preventers will include where and why they are used, maintenance & repair requirements, flow performance & system design, and their impact on sprinkler system performance.
Viking Supply Net Bryan Berkley – Senior Technical Rep
Hands-on With Viking Valves
Hands on training understanding the difference between an external reset dry valve and a traditional dry valve. Also understanding the components and troubleshooting the maintenance of each style valve.
This training will focus on installation, application, and maintenance of CPVC fire sprinkler systems and review chemical compatibility best practices. This session will also include hands-on cut and join training. All attendees will be qualified to be issued a BlazeMaster® Installation training card and certificate. Identify the occupancies for which BlazeMaster CPVC is listed for use.
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.
(1 NICET CPDs)
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Codes & Standards Updates for 2025
Stay up-to-date with important changes in fire protection standards! 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. 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.
Listed Fire Protection Air Compressors - What you Need to Know
With multiple air supply options available for dry and pre-action fire sprinkler systems—compressed air, dry air, nitrogen, and vapor corrosion inhibitors—it can be challenging to determine the best fit for each application. In this session, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each technology, discuss corrosion mitigation from both design and field perspectives, and provide practical guidance through the questions you should be asking to help you select the best air supply solution for any project.
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.
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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