Fire sprinkler installers play a critical role in ensuring BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems are effective in protecting people and property. Every foot of pipe and every sprinkler head an installer puts in place may save the life of a building occupant or first responder.
That’s why we offer a variety of training options to help installers stay current on best practices and credentialing. While in-person trainings are on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions, we offer live and self-paced online training programs that cover all the essential information.
Over the past year, our live online training sessions have become especially popular due to social distancing restrictions related to COVID-19. About 3,500 installers have completed the live training in 2020.
Led by a two-person team, the live sessions provide a forum in which installers can learn the latest installation standards while asking questions and viewing live hands-on demonstrations. Participants submit questions using the chat feature.
The sessions are offered monthly and can be accessed anywhere in the world. The training can be completed in about three hours including the online test if needed. Key topics include:
Many of the participants seek to renew their two-year training cards. In addition, a significant number of installers want to simply stay on top of fast-changing best practices. The BlazeMaster CPVC installation guides are updated every 6-8 months, so the training helps installers keep pace with fast-changing practices. These installers are going above and beyond, which reflects pride in their profession.
Overall, live online sessions have been a big success and are here to stay. Based on that success, we are working to offer live online sessions for engineers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction in the near future. Stay tuned for future updates!