Fire Sprinkler Plan Review, IFC Requirements for Flammable/Combustible Liquids, and Rough & Final Inspections of Fire Sprinkler Systems
Presented by Jon Nisja, National Fire Sprinkler Association
See TVSFPE 2026 Annual Seminar Flyer
TVSFPE will host a two-day course covering three topics.
IFC Fire Protection Requirements for Flammable/Combustible Liquids (Half Day): This course will provide attendees with the necessary information to apply, interpret and enforce the hazardous materials requirements specific to flammable/ combustible liquids from the International Fire Code. How to apply the maximum allowable quantity requirements to determine the occupancy classification, determine and define control areas, and how to apply increases for fire sprinklers and hazardous materials storage cabinets using Table 5003.1.1(1) will also be discussed. Other topics discussed include container and tank construction requirements and fire protection requirements, including foam, PFAS and the transition away from AFFF to fluorine-free foams. Requirements from NFPA 25 for ITM will also be discussed. (3.5 hrs)
Rough and Final Inspection of Fire Sprinkler Systems (Half Day): This one-day course provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the field inspections for new fire sprinkler systems. Fire sprinklers are installed in stages and inspections are required before commencing to the next stage. The codes require periodic on-site inspections as the work progresses, to be installed according to the approved construction documents. This work must be inspected and approved before being covered or before the system is commissioned. This course points out the visual and physical inspection requirements of the latest codes and standards.. (3.5 hrs)
Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review (Full day): Examining fire sprinkler shop drawings, cut sheets and hydraulic calculations is a primary duty of the authority having jurisdiction. This course will provide an efficient and thorough review of plans and other fire sprinkler documents. Attendees will learn what documents to accept to start a review, what steps to take through the fire sprinkler design and systems review, and how to have confidence while reviewing hydraulic calculations. This course applies current codes and standards to fire sprinkler systems from the initial site plan review, through the construction documents, to the as-built drawings. Considerable time on how to effectively communicate deficiencies to the design professional. Students will receive a handout that provides detailed checklists with expert commentary that is useful to the fire sprinkler plan reviewer for years to come. (7 hrs)
Instructor:
Jon Nisja is a Fire Protection and Data Specialist with the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA). Prior to working for NFSA, Jon served as a fire marshal since 1985 in two communities and as a state fire safety supervisor for the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division. From 2005-2022, he supervised the State Fire Marshal’s fire protection, training, and data teams. He is the past president of both the Fire Marshals Association of Minnesota and the International Fire Marshals Association. Jon’s fire safety interests include fire protection systems, using data to demonstrate performance, fire-related building construction, and fire service history. He can be contacted at nisja@nfsa.org.
Location:
This seminar will be held at the Bearden Banquet Hall: 5806 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919.
Seminar registration cost is $500 for professionals and $250 for fire service and state/municipal code officials. The registration cost does not include travel or lodging expenses. Registration and payment deadline is March 29, 2026. You will receive a confirmation of receipt of registration form and payment. A receipt and map/directions (if requested) will accompany the confirmation. Please register online or mail the completed registration form, with payment, to:
TVSFPE 2025 Seminar c/o Justin Gardner
9047 Executive Park Drive, Suite 203, Knoxville 37923
The seminar will consist of a morning session and an afternoon session each day with a lunch break in between. The morning sessions will begin at 8:00AM and end at approximately 11:30AM each day. There will be a one-hour lunch break from 11:30PM to 12:30PM. The afternoon sessions will begin at 12:30PM and end at approximately 4:00PM each day.
***Class materials will be provided electronically. Printed class materials are available for an extra charge.***
The seminar is an excellent opportunity to accumulate CEUs or PDHs. This seminar will provide 12 continuing education credits. The State of TN, pending approval, will issue 12 CEUs for Fire Inspector and Building Inspector. Participants will receive class materials, breakfast and lunch both days, and a
certificate of completion for the course.
For any questions about registration, seminar details and/or the TVSFPE in general contact David DeVinney at (270) 303-5976 or david.devinney@tvsfpe.org.
A portion of seminar proceeds will be applied to the TVSFPE Scholarship Fund, which allows us to provide an annual scholarship to students pursuing formal education in the field of fire protection.
