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Certified Water-Based Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (WBITM)
Develop practical expertise in inspecting, testing, maintaining, and documenting water-based fire protection systems in accordance with NFPA 25 and related standards.
248 $
Medium Level
20 Hrs
Course Info
This comprehensive NFPA Water-Based Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (WBITM) Course is designed to provide fire protection professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to properly inspect, test, maintain, and document water-based fire protection systems.
The course focuses on the requirements and practical application of NFPA 25 – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, covering automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, water storage tanks, valves, alarm devices, water supplies, and related system components.
Participants will learn to perform systematic inspections, understand testing procedures, identify deficiencies, evaluate system performance, manage impairments, and maintain accurate inspection, testing, and maintenance records.
Through practical examples, field-based scenarios, checklists, code-based requirements, and WBITM exam-style questions, the course develops the skills needed to ensure the reliability and operational readiness of water-based fire protection systems.
Whether you are a Fire Protection Engineer, Inspector, Technician, Contractor, Facility Manager, or Fire Safety Professional, this course provides a structured and practical approach to mastering NFPA 25 requirements and Water-Based Fire Protection System ITM practices
• Safety Officers
• Safety Engineers
• Architecture & Life Safety Engineers (Contractors & Consultants)
• Electrical & Low Current Engineers (Contractors & Consultants)
• Mechanical & Fire Fighting Engineers (Contractors & Consultants)
Module 01 – Inspection of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Inspection principles, inspection frequencies and methods, system components, proper system condition, gauges and indicators, internal obstructions, foreign materials, signage, and inspection requirements for water-based fire protection systems.
Module 02 – Sprinkler System Inspection
Inspection of automatic sprinkler systems, sprinkler components, piping, valves, alarm devices, system condition, improper conditions, damage, obstructions, and special considerations for freezers, cold storage areas, and other special environments.
Module 03 – Standpipe and Hose System Inspection
Inspection requirements for standpipe and hose systems, hose connections, valves, piping, pressure-reducing devices, fire department connections, and system components.
Module 04 – Private Fire Service Main Inspection
Inspection of private fire service mains, underground piping, valves, hydrants, water supplies, system condition, and identification of deficiencies.
Module 05 – Fire Pump and Fire Pump System Inspection
Inspection of fire pumps and associated components, pump condition, controllers, drivers, gauges, valves, suction and discharge arrangements, and fire pump system readiness.
Module 06 – Water Storage Tank Inspection
Inspection of water storage tanks, tank levels, valves, heating systems, physical condition, water supply, and conditions affecting system reliability.
Module 07 – Water Spray, Foam-Water, and Water-Mist System Inspection
Inspection requirements for water spray fixed systems, foam-water sprinkler systems, water-mist systems, system components, operating conditions, and common deficiencies.
Module 08 – Testing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Testing requirements and frequencies, testing procedures, common components and valves, system operation, identification of internal obstructions and foreign materials, and evaluation of test results.
Module 09 – Sprinkler and Standpipe System Testing
Testing sprinkler system components, standpipe and hose systems, valves, waterflow devices, alarm devices, and related equipment.
Module 10 – Fire Pump and Water Supply Testing
Fire pump testing, pump components and operation, water supply testing, pressure and flow evaluation, water storage tank testing, and interpretation of test results.
Module 11 – Special Water-Based System Testing
Testing water spray fixed systems, foam-water sprinkler systems, water-mist systems, and associated system components and controls.
Module 12 – Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Minimum maintenance requirements and frequencies, maintenance procedures, manufacturer and AHJ requirements, keeping equipment operable, and maintaining system reliability.
Module 13 – Corrective Maintenance and Retesting
Maintenance actions resulting from testing, adjustment, reconditioning, repair, replacement of components, restoration of systems, and retesting after maintenance.
Module 14 – Documentation and Reporting
Evaluation and recording of inspection and testing results, documenting deficiencies, preparing reports, communicating results to owners and occupants, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
Module 15 – Safety for ITM Activities
Recognition of hazardous conditions and equipment, safety protocols, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined-space entry, fall protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), and site-specific safety requirements.
Module 16 – Work Management
Defining the scope and purpose of work, specialized tools and equipment, planning inspection and testing activities, supervising personnel and jobs, identifying required records, and understanding owner responsibilities before and after inspections.
Module 17 – NFPA Standards for Water-Based ITM
Practical application of NFPA 25 and related standards, including NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 14, NFPA 15, NFPA 16, NFPA 20, NFPA 22, NFPA 24, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 72.
Module 18 – Practical ITM Scenarios
Real-world inspection, testing, and maintenance scenarios covering sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, private fire service mains, water tanks, water spray, foam-water, and water-mist systems.
Module 19 – WBITM Exam Preparation
WBITM exam domains, NFPA 25 reference navigation, open-book exam techniques, code-based problem solving, time management, and strategies for efficiently locating requirements during the examination.
Module 20 – WBITM Practice Questions and Mock Exam
Comprehensive WBITM practice questions covering all official exam domains, followed by a timed WBITM mock examination designed to simulate the certification exam.
Course overview
This comprehensive NFPA Water-Based Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (WBITM) Course is designed to provide fire protection professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to properly inspect, test, maintain, and document water-based fire protection systems.
The course focuses on the requirements and practical application of NFPA 25 – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, covering automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, water storage tanks, valves, alarm devices, water supplies, and related system components.
Participants will learn to perform systematic inspections, understand testing procedures, identify deficiencies, evaluate system performance, manage impairments, and maintain accurate inspection, testing, and maintenance records.
Through practical examples, field-based scenarios, checklists, code-based requirements, and WBITM exam-style questions, the course develops the skills needed to ensure the reliability and operational readiness of water-based fire protection systems.
Whether you are a Fire Protection Engineer, Inspector, Technician, Contractor, Facility Manager, or Fire Safety Professional, this course provides a structured and practical approach to mastering NFPA 25 requirements and Water-Based Fire Protection System ITM practices
• Safety Officers
• Safety Engineers
• Architecture & Life Safety Engineers (Contractors & Consultants)
• Electrical & Low Current Engineers (Contractors & Consultants)
• Mechanical & Fire Fighting Engineers (Contractors & Consultants)
Module 01 – Inspection of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Inspection principles, inspection frequencies and methods, system components, proper system condition, gauges and indicators, internal obstructions, foreign materials, signage, and inspection requirements for water-based fire protection systems.
Module 02 – Sprinkler System Inspection
Inspection of automatic sprinkler systems, sprinkler components, piping, valves, alarm devices, system condition, improper conditions, damage, obstructions, and special considerations for freezers, cold storage areas, and other special environments.
Module 03 – Standpipe and Hose System Inspection
Inspection requirements for standpipe and hose systems, hose connections, valves, piping, pressure-reducing devices, fire department connections, and system components.
Module 04 – Private Fire Service Main Inspection
Inspection of private fire service mains, underground piping, valves, hydrants, water supplies, system condition, and identification of deficiencies.
Module 05 – Fire Pump and Fire Pump System Inspection
Inspection of fire pumps and associated components, pump condition, controllers, drivers, gauges, valves, suction and discharge arrangements, and fire pump system readiness.
Module 06 – Water Storage Tank Inspection
Inspection of water storage tanks, tank levels, valves, heating systems, physical condition, water supply, and conditions affecting system reliability.
Module 07 – Water Spray, Foam-Water, and Water-Mist System Inspection
Inspection requirements for water spray fixed systems, foam-water sprinkler systems, water-mist systems, system components, operating conditions, and common deficiencies.
Module 08 – Testing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Testing requirements and frequencies, testing procedures, common components and valves, system operation, identification of internal obstructions and foreign materials, and evaluation of test results.
Module 09 – Sprinkler and Standpipe System Testing
Testing sprinkler system components, standpipe and hose systems, valves, waterflow devices, alarm devices, and related equipment.
Module 10 – Fire Pump and Water Supply Testing
Fire pump testing, pump components and operation, water supply testing, pressure and flow evaluation, water storage tank testing, and interpretation of test results.
Module 11 – Special Water-Based System Testing
Testing water spray fixed systems, foam-water sprinkler systems, water-mist systems, and associated system components and controls.
Module 12 – Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Minimum maintenance requirements and frequencies, maintenance procedures, manufacturer and AHJ requirements, keeping equipment operable, and maintaining system reliability.
Module 13 – Corrective Maintenance and Retesting
Maintenance actions resulting from testing, adjustment, reconditioning, repair, replacement of components, restoration of systems, and retesting after maintenance.
Module 14 – Documentation and Reporting
Evaluation and recording of inspection and testing results, documenting deficiencies, preparing reports, communicating results to owners and occupants, and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
Module 15 – Safety for ITM Activities
Recognition of hazardous conditions and equipment, safety protocols, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined-space entry, fall protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), and site-specific safety requirements.
Module 16 – Work Management
Defining the scope and purpose of work, specialized tools and equipment, planning inspection and testing activities, supervising personnel and jobs, identifying required records, and understanding owner responsibilities before and after inspections.
Module 17 – NFPA Standards for Water-Based ITM
Practical application of NFPA 25 and related standards, including NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 14, NFPA 15, NFPA 16, NFPA 20, NFPA 22, NFPA 24, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 72.
Module 18 – Practical ITM Scenarios
Real-world inspection, testing, and maintenance scenarios covering sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, private fire service mains, water tanks, water spray, foam-water, and water-mist systems.
Module 19 – WBITM Exam Preparation
WBITM exam domains, NFPA 25 reference navigation, open-book exam techniques, code-based problem solving, time management, and strategies for efficiently locating requirements during the examination.
Module 20 – WBITM Practice Questions and Mock Exam
Comprehensive WBITM practice questions covering all official exam domains, followed by a timed WBITM mock examination designed to simulate the certification exam.