The American Fire Sprinkler Association's (AFSA) 25th annual Convention & Exhibition will be held September 6-10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. AFSA invites all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to come out on Friday, September 8, to attend a free Plan Review class from 8:30am - 12:30pm. Afterwards, we welcome you to visit the largest fire sprinkler exhibition in North America from 12pm - 4pm. Contact Leslie Joplin at 214-49-5965, ext. 130 or ljoplin@firesprinkler.org to have a registration form emailed to you or see www.texasfirechiefs.org/AFSA.pdf.

This introductory seminar has been designed to lead attendees through the process of reviewing fire sprinkler shop drawings including hydraulic calculations. Using the 2002 edition of NFPA 13 as a guide, the participants will systematically learn how to apply the basic guidelines that were written decades ago to the reality of 21st century construction and building techniques. Topics will include how to identify construction types, hazard classifications, sprinkler spacing and locations, valve arrangements, sprinkler exemptions and other system installation requirements as well as an overview of the issues surrounding the hydraulic calculation process. Also included will be discussions about water supply, occupancy classifications, density selection, remote area sizing and locations. This seminar relies heavily on class participation. Plan reviewers, fire inspectors, insurance representatives, architects & engineers will all find this to be a very beneficial source for information and learning.