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Course System Component and Hardware Series
5 Videos

System Component and Hardware Series

This educational series takes a deep dive into the hardware and components of water-based fire protection systems—guided by NFPA 13, 14, and 25 standards. Each episode breaks down essential features, installation practices, and code requirements to help engineers, inspectors, and designers optimize system performance and ensure long-term reliability.

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Course Installation Rules- Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
3 Videos

Installation Rules- Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

This video series starts each episode by explaining important parts of NFPA 72, giving you a solid base for understanding fire protection design rules. Then, we'll show you how NSVCad's special tools can help you use these standards effectively, making your work faster, more accurate, and more reliable. Whether you're an experienced designer or new to the field, this series connects what you learn to real-world application with accuracy and assurance.

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Course Hydraulic Calculations for Fire Sprinkler Systems
17 Videos

Hydraulic Calculations for Fire Sprinkler Systems

Unlock the science behind fire sprinkler design with this comprehensive video series from NSVCad. Whether you're a seasoned engineer, a student of fire protection, or a professional seeking NFPA-compliant workflows, this playlist walks you through the essential hydraulic calculations that drive safe and effective sprinkler systems.

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Course Preparation Layout Apps
4 Videos

Preparation Layout Apps

This playlist showcases our custom-built apps designed to revolutionize layout preparation for cleaning tasks. Whether you're managing small spaces or large facilities, these tools help streamline planning, reduce prep time, and boost overall efficiency. Through hands-on demos and practical use cases, each video reveals how our apps simplify cleaning workflows—from automating schedules to optimizing layout visuals.

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Course NFPA 72 Apps
1 Videos

NFPA 72 Apps

Explore NSVCad’s suite of powerful apps built to simplify fire alarm system design in line with NFPA 72 standards. This playlist walks you through each tool—covering detection zones, notification layouts, audibility requirements, and more—to help you implement compliant designs with speed and accuracy. From residential systems to complex commercial setups, these videos guide you step-by-step through features that automate calculations, flag code issues, and ensure reliable alarm coverage.

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Course Design Guides
2 Videos

Design Guides

This series highlights NSVCad apps designed to help you find and apply the right design criteria for sprinkler and foam systems with speed and precision. Each video introduces an app that demystifies NFPA guidelines, making it easy to determine spacing, density, and coverage requirements for a variety of system types. Whether you're planning a new layout or reviewing an existing design, these guides deliver code clarity and practical workflow support—right when you need it.

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