certification programs

Water-Based Systems Layout Performance Measures

Level I Performance Measures

 0301-1101

 maintain personal safety on the job site

 0301-1102

 identify equipment and related materials commonly used in water-based systems layout

 0301-1103

 compile information about a project and its systems into drawing(s) in preparation for water-based   systems layout

 0301-1104

 clean up layout drawings for supervisor review

 0301-1105

 compile submittal packages for supervisor review

 0301-1109

 communicate effectively

 0301-1110

 field verify a project

 0301-1111

 solve basic hydraulic equations and apply those concepts

 

Level II Performance Measures

 0301-3101

survey buildings and existing systems to acquire accurate information about features that could impact a water-based system design

 0301-3102

 identify types of existing water-based systems

 0301-3103

 conduct and evaluate water flow tests to determine the adequacy of the water supply

 0301-3107

detail a water-based system layout, including related equipment, to meet codes, standards, and specifications

 0301-3109

 select, locate, and place hangers on drawings to meet standards and system requirements

 0301-3110

 prepare a fabrication stock list and a materials list for a system

 0301-3111

 communicate with AHJs and others in a professional manner

 

Level III Performance Measures

 0301-5101

evaluate site conditions relevant to fire alarm system layout, and correctly identify the occupancy types, codes, and standards involved

 0301-5102

 communicate technical information that is clear and accurate

 0301-5103

 understand and adhere to contractual obligations

 0301-5108

develop and implement an installation strategy, including resolution of on-site scheduling conflicts and issues with other trades and project stakeholders

 0301-5109

plan and oversee a complete and successful system commissioning, including documentation of test completion and creation of as-built drawings

 0301-5112

determine whether a specific device type will meet codes, standards, and project specifications

 

Level IV Performance Measures

 0301-7101

 evaluate contract documents for feasibility and potential liabilities

 0301-7102

 evaluate the fire protection provided by existing systems to either a high-rise building or to an industrial facility requiring unusual design criteria or applications of standards

 0301-7103

evaluate the fire protection currently provided to an area of an existing facility which has either flammable liquid storage or high-piled storage

 0301-7104

evaluate 2 of the following 3 types of systems for the adequacy of fire protection provided to existing facilities:
  • pre-action
  • foam-water
  • diesel fire pump or vertical turbine

 0301-7105

evaluate the proposed water-based systems for a building in which there is complex hydraulic requirements resulting from multiple occupancies, hazard classifications, and/or water supplies

 0301-7106

understand smoke control zones and how they interface with fire suppression systems

 0301-7107

 interpret project concept and specifications for the design team

 0301-7108

 identify the costs and benefits of system design options

 0301-7109

review hydraulic design to optimize system efficiency, identify errors in calculations, and suggest corrections

 0301-7110

 manage a project team from concept through project completion

 0301-7111

negotiate a compromise among project stakeholders who have conflicting requirements for fire protection systems