Fire Protection Design

What Will You Learn?

The Fire Protection Design course provides students with an indepth understanding of designing, modeling, and documenting fire protection systems in Autodesk Revit. This course covers sprinkler system layouts, piping networks, water supply connections, and fire protection documentation, ensuring compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) codes and industry standards.

By completing this course, you will:

• Learn how to set up and configure fire protection systems in Revit.
• Gain expertise in modeling sprinkler systems and fire protection piping.
• Develop skills in placing and configuring fire protection equipment.
• Understand hydraulic calculations, zoning, and water supply requirements.
• Master best practices for annotating and documenting fire protection systems.

Course Lessons and Projects

Lesson 1: Project Setup

This lesson introduces students to fire protection project setup, including system templates, levels, and views.

• Skills Learned:
  Linking architectural and structural models for fire system integration.
• Understanding fire protection scope and setup.
• Configuring Revit templates for fire suppression systems.
• Setting up grids, levels, and fire protection views.
• Establishing system zones and network planning.

Project: Link an architectural model, set up fire protection system views, and configure zones for a fire sprinkler layout.

Lesson 2: Sprinkler System Overview and Setting Up Sheets

Students will explore sprinkler system configurations, including different types of fire protection approaches.

• Skills Learned:
  Understanding wet, dry, preaction, and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Selecting appropriate sprinkler heads based on hazard classification.
• Defining coverage areas and spacing requirements.
• Placing sprinkler components within a building layout.
• Configuring fire protection system settings.

Project: Design a wetpipe sprinkler system layout, integrating zone mapping and coverage calculations.

Lesson 3: Introduction to Modeling Sprinklers and Pipe

This lesson covers the placement of sprinkler heads and pipe routing for fire protection systems.

• Skills Learned:
  Placing and aligning sprinkler heads within fire zones.
• Routing fire protection pipes and fittings.
• Configuring pipe slopes and flow direction.
• Understanding pipe material types and diameter selections.
• Coordinating fire protection piping with other building systems.

Project: Model a fire sprinkler system, connecting sprinkler heads to a pressurized water supply.

Lesson 4: Classroom and Corridor Sprinklers and Piping

Students will focus on placing fire sprinklers and piping within classrooms, corridors, and common areas.

• Skills Learned:
  Configuring sprinkler layouts based on occupancy requirements.
• Integrating sprinklers with ceiling designs and obstructions.
• Adjusting piping layouts to meet coverage requirements.
• Creating multiple riser locations for fire suppression efficiency.
• Performing pipe flow calculations for optimal water distribution.

Project: Design and layout corridor and classroom sprinkler piping, ensuring even water distribution.

Lesson 5: NonClassroom Areas: Sprinklers and Piping

This lesson covers fire protection design for mechanical rooms, stairwells, and service areas.

• Skills Learned:
  Placing fire sprinklers and standpipes in highrisk areas.
• Routing piping through stairwells and service shafts.
• Understanding code requirements for mechanical and electrical rooms.
• Performing water supply flow analysis and pressure checks.
• Managing fire protection zoning for mixeduse buildings.

Project: Design a fire suppression system for mechanical rooms and stairwells, integrating standpipe risers and fire department connections.

Lesson 6: The Dimensions and Plotting

The final lesson focuses on finalizing fire protection drawings, annotations, and sheet layouts.

• Skills Learned:
  Applying tags and labels to fire protection components.
• Enhancing documentation clarity with annotations and dimensions.
• Adjusting view templates for fire suppression plan readability.
• Creating fire protection schedules and legends.
• Exporting and sharing Revit fire protection drawings.

Project: Create a fully annotated and documented fire protection drawing set, ensuring compliance with NFPA codes and industry standards.

Key Skills You Will Walk Away With

• Proficiency in setting up Revit fire protection models and system configurations.
• Expertise in modeling fire sprinkler layouts and piping networks.
• Knowledge of fire suppression system zoning, water supply, and hazard classifications.
• Hands-on experience in fire protection documentation and annotation.
• Ability to generate professional grade fire protection drawings and schedules.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for professionals and students looking to develop expertise in fire protection design using Revit. It is suited for:

• Fire Protection Engineers & Designers – Learn to design and document fire suppression systems.
• BIM Coordinators & MEP Technicians – Gain skills in fire protection system coordination and modeling.
• Students & Recent Graduates – Build expertise in fire protection workflows for professional projects.

Career Applications & Industry Relevance

The skills developed in this course are essential for professionals involved in fire protection engineering, MEP coordination, and BIM modeling. Career paths that benefit from this course include:

• Fire Protection Engineer – Develop expertise in Revit based fire system design and documentation.
• BIM Manager – Oversee fire protection model coordination and system integration.
• MEP Coordinator – Ensure smooth integration of fire protection systems within a BIM workflow.
• Construction Project Engineer – Utilize Revit to manage fire suppression system installations.
• Facility Manager – Maintain fire protection documentation for building safety compliance.

With the increasing adoption of BIM for fire protection design, proficiency in Fire Protection Design provides professionals with a competitive edge in delivering accurate, efficient, and well-coordinated fire suppression systems.