Sac Valley AFSA upcoming events

Code Standards Seminars (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Seminars on Code Standards

Instructor will be Bob Caputo, CFPS & President of AFSA

0.8 Cal-Fire Approved CEUs

8.0 NICET CPDs

8.0 CONTACT HOURS

NFPA 13 (2025) 8am-12pm 4 Hours

The 2025 edition of NFPA 13 has been updated to include new technologies, more

efficient means and methods, and modified requirements based on the latest

research available. This presentation will review the significant changes that were

made during the standard revision cycle. Significant revisions that were made by the

installation, discharge, and hanging and bracing committees of the NFPA 13 will be

discussed, as well as the impact of those revisions on sprinkler system design.

Lunch 12pm-1pm. SPONSORED BY AGF MANUFACTURING

NFPA 14 (2024) 1pm-3pm 2 Hours

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and Hose Systems has been

reorganized and rewritten. For the 2024 edition, a substantial effort was made to

focus on the needs of the AHJ when it comes to specific design requirements in the

standard. This presentation will discuss the new structure of NFPA 14, additional

installation requirements for scissor stairs and other special arrangements, the

evaluation of pumping capabilities of the fire department, and the effect on the

design and pressure limitation on a standpipe system.

NFPA 20 (2025) 3pm-4pm 1 Hour

NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection is

concluding its revision cycle and the language that will be included in the 2025

edition is almost set. This webinar will review the important first and second draft

revisions and provide an update on any topics that may be up for debate at the

NFPA Technical meeting in 2024.

NFPA 25 (2023) 4pm-5pm 1 Hour

This presentation will discuss the revisions that were made to the 2023 edition of

NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire

Protection Systems. After a brief overview of the NFPA standard development

process, the presentation will review the important changes made to the document

during the first and second draft, including insights into the technical committee’s

discussions during the meeting and intent.

To Register, click on the link below:

https://afsa-sacramento-valley-chapter-training.eventsair.site/

Fire Sprinkler Industry in California (17 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

      We are happy to announce our 2nd Qtr. 2026 SVC AFSA Members Meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 17th at Crawdads on the River, 1375 Garden Hwy., Sacramento.
    

      We will have our member mixer from 5:00pm to 6:00pm with dinner and meeting beginning at 6:01pm.
    

      We will have the pleasure of Bob Caputo, President of AFSA giving us a one on one about things of interest in our industry here in California.
    

      This meeting will offer our members the opportunity to interact with Bob with questions or concerns about our industry or AFSA.
    

      Please come join us!

      
MEET THE SPEAKER
Bob Caputo
President - AFSA
Bob Caputo, president of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), is the chair of the NFPA 24 and NFPA 291 technical committees and a member of multiple NFPA technical committees, including NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Caputo has contributed to the NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 Handbooks, the NFPA Inspection Manual, and the 21st edition of the Fire Protection Handbook. Caputo is an instructor at the National Fire Academy and is a member of the Oklahoma State University School of Fire Protection Engineering & Safety Industry Advisory Board. Caputo’s industry distinctions include “Fire Prevention Officer of the Year” from San Diego County in 1994, “Man of the Year” from Fire Protection Contractor magazine in 1997, and the Henry S. Parmelee award from AFSA in 2017. Caputo attended the University of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is a U.S. Navy veteran and former volunteer firefighter.

Installation Requirements (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Registration begins at 7:30 am, must have Fitter Card if requiring Cal-Fire approved CEU's

Instructor is: Bob Caputo, CFPS & President of the American Fire Sprinkler Assoc.

Topics:

1. Responsibility of a Layout Technician and Installer (1 hr)

2. Types of Systems for Fitters (1 hr)

3. Sprinklers in Combustible Concealed Spaces (2 hr)

4. Obstruction to Sprinkler Discharge (1 hr)

5. Sprinkler System Working Plan Requirements (1 hr)

6. Hydraulics for Fitters (1 hr)

Lunch is included

Registration will open end of June 2026