NFPA 25 & 72: Developing and Coordinating Your ITM Plan

Join the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) and the Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) for this overview of the codes and standards that apply to the inspection, testing and maintenance of alarm and sprinkler systems. And, why the coordination of these inspections is vital. Co-Presented by John Denhardt, Vice-President of Engineering and Technical Services for AFSA. And, Tim Knisely, Training Manager for AFAA.

*Original presentation done on October 14, 2020 by John Denhardt and Tim Knisely

Instructors

Tim Knisely

Tim Knisely is the Training Manager for the Automatic Fire Alarm Association.  In this role he is responsible to plan and coordinate all training programs that are offered by the Association, both classroom and on-line offerings. Prior to joining AFAA, Tim spent 23 years as an AHJ with the Centre Region Council of Governments in State College, PA. There he supervised the plan review and inspection of life safety systems in new and existing buildings. He also managed the fire safety inspections of commercial and high-rise properties and the organization’s fire prevention programs.

Tim has developed and presented training programs for state and national organizations for nearly 20 years; with topics that include fire prevention, false alarm reduction, fire protection system plan review and inspection techniques. In 2009, he co-chaired the Pennsylvania Residential Sprinkler Coalition during the ICC adoption process.  Tim resides in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania and is a volunteer firefighter and fire marshal.    

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