On August 27, 2009 the Office of the State Fire Marshal convened representatives from various disciplines to provide information and suggested training recommendations to the State Fire Marshal. The task force developed a communications strategy to educate stakeholders on best practices based on recommendations of the phase I (Water Purveyors) and phase II (Installation) reports. This strategy includes additional resources available for training in the permit, design and installation of residential fire sprinklers. The specific purpose of this training program (“Awareness Level Course” on Residential Fire Sprinklers and the 2010 California Residential Code) is to recognize that the requirements for residential fire sprinklers are designed to be a “life safety system” to prevent flash over and allow for the evacuation or rescue from fire. This is in preparation for a statewide residential fire sprinkler requirement for new construction, scheduled for January 1, 2011 in the 2010 California Residential Code.

Key stakeholders include members of the California Fire Service, Building Industry, Building Officials, Manufactured Housing Association, Public Health Officials, State agencies, National Fire Protection Association, National Fire Sprinkler Association, League of California Cities and design professionals.

Target Audience for Training:
Fire Department/Fire Prevention Personnel (Plan Review, and Inspections) Building Department Personnel (Plan Review, and Inspections) Water Purveyors (Plan Review, and Inspections)Home Builders (BIA Chapters)/Contractors (Plan Preparation, Submittals, and Installation)Contractors: General Building Contractors [B], Fire Protection Contractor [C-16]).

The Office of the State Fire Marshal in conjunction with Cal Chiefs Fire Prevention Officers Section, Building Officials and other stakeholders has tentatively scheduled dates and general locations for the Awareness Level Course. Additional information will follow over the coming weeks and months.

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HANDOUT/TRAINING MATERIAL

• Training Presentation (Power Point)
• Reference Handout Material (pdf)
• Residential Fire Sprinkler/Water Supply Purveyor Task Force (Phase I) - Final Report (pdf)
• Residential Fire Sprinkler/Installation Task Force (Phase II) - Final Report (pdf)
• Residential Fire Sprinkler/Training and Education Task Force (Phase III) - Final Report (pdf)

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2010 TRAINING CALENDAR

June 1, 2010 - Roseville - For more information click here

June 2, 2010 - Davis - For more information click here

June 16, 2010 - Eureka - For more information click here

June 17, 2010 - Susanville - For more information click here

July 7, 2010 - Rancho Cucamonga - For more information click here

July 8, 2010 - Oceanside (San Diego) - For more information click here

July 21, 2010 - Petaluma (Sonoma County) click here

July 22, 2010 - Hayward (Alameda County) click here

August 4, 2010 - Sunnyvale (Santa Clara County) - For more information click here

August 5, 2010 - Seaside (Monterey County) click here

August 18, 2010 - Glendale - For more information click here

August 19, 2010 - Anaheim - For more information click here

September 1, 2010 - Butte County/Chico - click here

September 2, 2010 - Diamond Springs (El Dorado County) - For more information click here

September 15, 2010 - Santa Barbara - For more information click here

September 16, 2010 - Atascadero - For more information click here

September 28, 2010 - Fresno - For more information click here

September 29, 2010 - Modesto (Stanislaus County) - For more information click here

October 6, 2010 - Palm Springs - For more information click here

October 20, 2010 - Redding (Shasta County) - For more information click here

November 18, 2010 - Costa Mesa - For more information click here
(CALBO Ed Week/ABM)