{"id":34356,"date":"2026-04-08T19:19:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/courses\/nfpa-20\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:23:23","slug":"nfpa-20","status":"publish","type":"courses","link":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/courses\/nfpa-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Installation and commissioning of fire pumps in accordance with the Saudi Fire Code (SFC) requirements and NFPA 20 standards \/ updated editions."},"content":{"rendered":"
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General Objective<\/b><\/p>\n

Enabling participants to understand the requirements of fire pump systems and water tanks according to the Saudi Fire Code (SFC)<\/b>, and linking them to international reference standards NFPA 20<\/b> and NFPA 22<\/b>, ensuring correct application in design, implementation, and operation within projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

Detailed Objectives<\/b><\/p>\n

After completing the training program, the trainee is expected to be able to:<\/p>\n

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    Understand the regulatory framework of the Saudi Code and its relationship with international standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Distinguish between types of certifications (SASO \u2013 UL \u2013 FM<\/b>) and understand the scope of each.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Identify types of fire pumps, their components, and their operating mechanisms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Determine appropriate water sources for fire systems according to the code.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Apply NFPA 20<\/b> requirements in the selection and installation of fire pumps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Understand the requirements for pump rooms and their electrical and mechanical supply systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Analyze fire tank requirements according to NFPA 22<\/b> and link them to local practicalities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Evaluate common errors in projects and propose appropriate solutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Link theoretical requirements to practical application on-site.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Develop an engineering vision that assists in making design and implementation decisions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Target Audience:<\/b><\/p>\n

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      Fire Protection Engineers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Mechanical Engineers (MEP).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Design and Supervision Engineers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Site and Implementation Engineers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Safety and Civil Defense Inspectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Operation and Maintenance Staff.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Firefighting System Contractors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Consultants and Engineering Firms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Fresh Graduate Engineers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Course Modules:<\/b><\/p>\n

      Day 1: General Framework and Fire Pump Systems<\/b><\/p>\n

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        Overview of the Saudi Fire Code (SFC)<\/b> and its relationship with international standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Introduction to NFPA<\/b> standards, clarifying their scope and field of application.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Defining various certifications (SASO, UL, FM<\/b>) and explaining the differences in scope and application.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        General overview of firefighting systems and the importance of fire pumps within these systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Basic definitions related to fire pump systems and their components.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        General pump types and fire pump types according to NFPA 20<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Common types of fire pumps used in projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Introduction to system components and parts associated with pumps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Acceptable water sources for supplying firefighting systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Discussion of common engineering questions related to fire pumps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Day 2: Fire Pump Requirements (NFPA 20)<\/b><\/p>\n

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          General requirements for fire pumps according to NFPA 20<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Pump types and the specific requirements for each type.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Requirements for the installation and commissioning of fire pumps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Electrical supply requirements for pumps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Pump room requirements regarding design and equipment (ventilation, cooling, exhaust systems, fuel systems).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Day 3: Fire Tanks (NFPA 22)<\/b><\/p>\n

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            Types of fire tanks used in firefighting systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Design and installation requirements for each type of tank according to NFPA 22<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Focus on ground tanks as the most commonly used in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Required openings and fittings in tanks (filling, ventilation, drainage, operational openings).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Discussion of common questions and problems associated with tanks in projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Day 4: Linking the Code to Practical Application<\/b><\/p>\n

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              Linking Saudi Code requirements with international standards (NFPA 20<\/b> and NFPA 22<\/b>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Clarifying the integration and intersection between NFPA 20<\/b> and other related standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Analyzing common problems at project sites and linking them to code requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Providing practical solutions for implementation and design issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Discussing the economic aspects of fire pump systems and the variation in cost based on type and application.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34354,"template":"","course_category":[32],"class_list":["post-34356","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","course_category-safety","infinite-scroll-item","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses\/34356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/courses"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses\/34356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34358,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/courses\/34356\/revisions\/34358"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"course_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esi.edu.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/course_category?post=34356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}