NFPA 25 — Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
This NFPA 25 training course gives fire protection contractors, facility managers and maintenance engineers working in Saudi Arabia a practical, chapter-by-chapter command of NFPA® 25 — the standard for the inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) of water-based fire protection systems. You will learn what must be inspected, tested and maintained, how often, by whom, and how to document it so your ITM records stand up to Saudi Civil Defense and client audits.
Course at a glance
| Duration | 16 hours of instruction |
|---|---|
| Modules | 12 modules, including a final assessment |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Format | Live online or in-house at your facility, for individuals and company teams |
| Prerequisites | A working knowledge of sprinkler and fire pump systems is helpful; no prior NFPA 25 training is needed |
| 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 25 training is for
- Fire protection and annual maintenance (AMC) contractors in KSA
- Facility and maintenance managers
- Fire and safety engineers and inspectors
- HSE professionals responsible for fire protection systems
What you will be able to do
- Build an ITM programme and AMC scope from the frequency tables
- Inspect and test sprinkler, standpipe, fire pump, tank and water spray systems
- Manage impairments with a coordinator and tag system
- Recognise when an obstruction investigation is required
- Produce ITM records that pass audits
Course modules
12 modules, 16 hours of instruction:
- Scope, Administration & Responsibilities — Scope & Purpose, Owner Responsibilities, Qualified Personnel & AHJ Role, Definitions, ITM Records
- General Requirements (Ch.4) — ITM Frequency Tables, Corrective Action & Component Replacement, Safety During ITM, Pre-Test Notification
- Sprinkler Systems (Ch.5) — Wet Pipe Systems, Dry Pipe Systems & Trip Test, Preaction & Deluge Systems, Sprinkler Inspection, Sampling & Replacement, Gauges, Hangers & Piping
- Standpipe & Hose Systems (Ch.6) — Classes & Components, 5-Year Flow Test, Hydrostatic Testing, Hose, Valves & Cabinets
- Private Fire Service Mains (Ch.7) — Mains, Hydrants & Monitor Nozzles, Flow Testing, Backflow Preventers, Underground Piping
- Fire Pumps (Ch.8) — Weekly & Monthly Inspection, No-Flow (Churn) Test, Annual Flow Test & Curve Analysis, Diesel vs Electric Differences, Acceptance Criteria
- Water Storage Tanks (Ch.9) — Exterior & Interior Inspection, Level & Temperature Devices, Drain & Refill
- Water Spray, Foam-Water & Water Mist (Ch.10–12) — Water Spray Fixed Systems, Foam-Water Systems & Concentrate Testing, Water Mist Systems
- Valves & Appurtenances (Ch.13) — Control Valves, Alarm, Check & Backflow Valves, Pressure Reducing Valves, Main Drain Test
- Obstruction Investigation (Ch.14) — Triggers & Indicators, Internal Pipe Inspection, MIC & Scale
- Impairments (Ch.15) — Emergency vs Preplanned Impairments, Impairment Coordinator & Tag System, Restoring Service
- Application & Assessment — Building an ITM Program / AMC Scope, Case Study, Final Exam
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® 25 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 25 training?
Fire protection and annual maintenance (AMC) contractors in KSA; Facility and maintenance managers; Fire and safety engineers and inspectors; HSE professionals responsible for fire protection systems.
How long is the course and how is it delivered?
16 hours of instruction across 12 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?
A working knowledge of sprinkler and fire pump systems is helpful; no prior NFPA 25 training is needed.
Does the course help us write an AMC (annual maintenance) scope?
Yes. The frequency tables of NFPA 25 are turned into a practical inspection, testing and maintenance schedule that you can use as the basis of an AMC scope and checklist.
Which systems does NFPA 25 training cover?
Sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, private fire service mains, fire pumps, water storage tanks, and water spray and foam-water systems, plus impairment management and record keeping.
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 تدريبية في معيار NFPA® 25 لفحص واختبار وصيانة أنظمة الحماية من الحريق المائية، موجهة لمقاولي الحماية من الحريق ومديري المنشآت في المملكة العربية السعودية. تغطي الدورة أنظمة الرشاشات ومضخات الحريق وخزانات المياه وأنظمة الأنابيب القائمة، مع إعداد سجلات الفحص والصيانة بما يتوافق مع متطلبات الدفاع المدني. مدة الدورة 16 ساعة مع شهادة إتمام قابلة للتحقق إلكترونياً.
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NFPA® and NFPA 25® 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.
