Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents
SPEARS FlameGuard CPVC Inspector Training - 4 hr.
Instructor: Kevin Dellinger, Technical Service Representative, Spears Manufacturing
This program will cover all aspects of CPVC systems for light hazard applications. We will discuss different procedures for installation based whether they are a 13, 13D or 13R classification. We will look at proper design, installation, approved products as well as other considerations for plan review and inspections of these systems. There will be a review at the end of the power point presentation and a hands-on training on assembling CPVC correctly using the proper procedures. There will all be an open forum for questions and answers throughout the program.
The class has been approved for four (4) hours of CEUs for Fire Code Administrator, and Fire Safety Inspector I&II.
Instructors:
Kevin Dellinger
Kevin Dellinger is a Field Technical Representative for SPEARS Manufacturing the producer of the FlameGuard CPVC. His role is to assist engineers with design, train contractors on proper installation and to train fire inspectors on inspection/plan review of CPVC fire sprinkler systems. He has been in this role with the company since 2013 and in his current assignment he covers most of the state of Florida. He has trained contractors and inspectors in California, Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. He has completed over 250 of these training for interested parties throughout the country.
His goal is to develop strong relationships with contractors, engineers and inspectors and to make himself a valuable resource through education for information related to CPVC fire sprinkler systems.
Date: March 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Administration
2451 Trailmate Dr.,
Sarasota, FL 34243
Cost: Free for members of the FFMIA
Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $95.00 to be able to use the member rate.
Point of Contact:
Kevin Dellinger
Technical Service Representative
Spears Manufacturing
Cell 714-338-9572
kdellinger@spearsmfg.net
Jalex Leissler
Bureau Administrator
West Manatee Fire District
701 63rd Street West
Bradenton, FL 34209
941-761-1555 Fax 1-941-237-3935
or
Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 407-232-2807
RN: 15648
Class: 203028