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• Guided Tour: Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709

  • When
    14 Jul 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709: 12140 Rivera Rd. Whittier, CA 90606

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  Guided Tour: Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709

  Date: Monday, July 14, 2025. 9am - 12pm

  
  

  Location: Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709 - 12140 Rivera Rd. Whittier, CA 90606

  
  

  Free Onsite Parking. Lunch included! 

  
  

  Limited Availability - First Come, First Served!

  
  

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  The Southern California Chapter of SFPE invites you to a special guided tour of Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709 — a state-of-the-art training compound and the only facility of its kind in the United States! This high-tech environment features working systems, full-scale labs, and live demonstration spaces.

  Attendees will rotate through three technical stations led by subject matter experts from Local 709. This is a unique opportunity to observe system behavior up close and gain insight into field applications of the fire protection systems you design, approve, or inspect.

  Agenda:

  9:00 - 9:15: Check-in & Refreshments

  9:15 - 11:30: Rotating Technical Sessions (3 x 45 min)

  11:30 - 12:00: Lunch & Wrap-Up

  Technical Sessions: 

  Session 1: Fire Pump Testing & Equipment Overview

  Learn about fire pump configurations, witness a live pump test, and observe flow readings in real time.

  Session 2: Exterior Training Structure & Roof Flow Testing

  Tour the exterior structure and observe live standpipe flow testing, with insights into system function, water delivery, and testing procedures

  Session 3: Sprinkler Valve & Flow Lab Demonstration

  Explore one of the most comprehensive valve room setups in Southern California. Attendees will see a variety of valve types, riser assemblies, and functional flow lab setups designed to simulate a range of system conditions.

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