NFPA 20 — Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
This NFPA 20 fire pump training course explains how stationary fire pumps must be selected, installed, powered, controlled and accepted. Built for contractors and engineers delivering fire pump rooms in Saudi Arabia, it walks through pump performance curves, suction and discharge arrangement, electric and diesel drives, controllers and transfer switches, pressure maintenance pumps and the field acceptance test — with common failure points highlighted at each step.
Course at a glance
| Duration | 16 hours of instruction |
|---|---|
| Modules | 14 modules |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Format | Live online or in-house at your facility, for individuals and company teams |
| Prerequisites | Basic mechanical or electrical knowledge of pumps and motors is helpful |
| Certificate | Be Safe certificate of training completion for 16 hours, with a unique ID and QR code, verifiable on our certificate verification page |
Who this NFPA 20 fire pump training is for
- Fire protection and MEP contractors
- Mechanical and electrical engineers
- Commissioning and testing engineers
- Facility maintenance teams
What you will be able to do
- Read pump curves — rated, 150% and churn points — and check NPSH
- Lay out suction and discharge piping correctly
- Specify electric and diesel drives, fuel systems and batteries
- Configure electric and diesel controllers and jockey pump settings
- Plan and record a field acceptance test
Course modules
14 modules, 16 hours of instruction:
- Scope, Definitions & Approvals — Listed vs Approved, AHJ Role, Related Standards
- General Requirements — Pump Room Location & Fire Separation, Access, Ventilation, Environmental Protection
- Pump Types & Selection — Horizontal Split-Case, Vertical Turbine, In-Line, Positive Displacement
- Pump Performance — Rated, 150% & Churn Points, Pump Curves, NPSH & Cavitation
- Suction & Discharge Arrangement — Suction Piping Rules, Valves & Fittings, Hose Valve Header, Test Outlets
- Water Supply & Suction Conditions — Sources, Suction Pressure, Break Tanks
- Electric Drive & Motors — Motor Sizing, Power Supply Reliability, Article 695 Interface
- Electric Controllers & Transfer Switches — Controller Functions, Automatic & Manual Start, ATS Requirements
- Diesel Engine Drives — Engine Selection, Fuel System & Tank Sizing, Cooling, Exhaust, Batteries
- Diesel Controllers — Start/Stop Logic, Alarms & Supervision, Weekly Test Programming
- Pressure Maintenance (Jockey) Pumps — Sizing, Pressure Settings, Sequencing
- Relief Valves, Meters & Accessories — Circulation Relief, Main Pressure Relief, Flow Metering Loops
- Acceptance Testing & Commissioning — Field Acceptance Test Procedure, Data Recording, Common Failures
- ITM & Troubleshooting — NFPA 25 Ch.8 Linkage, Fault Diagnosis Workshop
Format and certificate
Delivered by Be Safe instructors as live online sessions or in-house at your facility, for individuals and company teams. Successful participants receive a Be Safe certificate of training completion for 16 hours, with a unique certificate ID and QR code that employers and clients can check on our certificate verification page.
The course is built around the current edition of NFPA® 20 as adopted for your project; participants should use their own copy of the standard from NFPA.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official NFPA certification?
No. It is an independent Be Safe training course. You receive a verifiable Be Safe certificate of training completion, not a certification issued by NFPA.
Who should attend the NFPA 20 fire pump training?
Fire protection and MEP contractors; Mechanical and electrical engineers; Commissioning and testing engineers; Facility maintenance teams.
How long is the course and how is it delivered?
16 hours of instruction across 14 modules, delivered live online or in-house at your facility. Sessions can be scheduled to suit shift patterns for company teams.
Are there any prerequisites?
Basic mechanical or electrical knowledge of pumps and motors is helpful.
Does the course cover the field acceptance test?
Yes. You will plan and record a fire pump field acceptance test, including flow testing at churn, rated and 150% points, controller and alarm checks, and the paperwork that goes with it.
Are diesel and electric fire pumps both covered?
Yes. The course covers electric drives and controllers, transfer switches and power supplies, and diesel engines with their fuel systems, batteries and controllers.
How can employers check my certificate?
Every certificate has a unique ID and a QR code. Anyone can scan the code or enter the ID on our certificate verification page to confirm the holder, the course and the completion date.
Can you deliver it to our whole team?
Yes. We run the course live online for teams across sites, or in-house at your facility, and can focus the case studies on your own systems and projects.
How do I enrol and what does it cost?
Contact us or message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the next cohort dates and the price for individuals or groups.
ملخص الدورة
دورة في معيار NFPA® 20 لتركيب مضخات الحريق الثابتة، تغطي اختيار المضخات ومنحنيات الأداء وترتيب خطوط السحب والطرد والمحركات الكهربائية ومحركات الديزل ولوحات التحكم ومضخات الضغط (الجوكي)، وصولاً إلى اختبار الاستلام الميداني. مصممة لمقاولي ومهندسي غرف مضخات الحريق في المملكة العربية السعودية، ومدتها 16 ساعة.
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NFPA® and NFPA 20® are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association. This is an independent training course by Be Safe Ltd; it is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by NFPA and does not lead to an NFPA certification. References to Saudi Civil Defense and SBC 801 describe the requirements the course is aligned with and do not imply approval by those authorities.
