This booking provides CURRENT L5 DIPLOMA CANDIDATES who have undertaken the full training programme the opportunity to sit /resit the written FINAL EXAMINATION required as part of the ABBE Level 5 Diploma in Classification & Pre-Calculated Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Design 

This written examination is delivered under exam conditions. 

DATE: 29TH JUNE 2027

TIME: 9.30AM 

Venue: East Kilbride Training Association, East Kilbride Training Centre, Law Place, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4PP

PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE VENUE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE EXAM COMMENCES

EXAM SCOPE: 

1. PRINCIPALS OF SPRINKLER INSTALLATION DESIGN.
Determination of hazard classes: understanding of design density, assumed
maximum areas of operation, categorisation of storage, storage arrangements and height limitations.

2. SPRINKLER HEAD TYPES AND USES.
Selection for use within relevant hazards with respect to types, size, temperature rating and sensitivity.

3. INSTALLATION CONTROL VALVES TYPES AND USES.
Selection and limitations of suitable types: principles of operation, testing
requirements.

4. SPRINKLER HEAD SPACING AND LOCATION.
Spacing limitations of standard and sidewall types for various hazards, building Construction’s, boundaries, obstructions and requirements for concealed spaces.

5. PRE-CALCULATED METHOD OF PIPE SIZING.
Definitions of range and distribution pipes, the use of pipe sizing tables for light, ordinary and high hazards, design point location, principles of static gain and basic hydraulic calculation.

6. WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS.
Suitable sources, reliability aspects, pre-calculated flow and pressure requirements for Ordinary Hazards, duration, and testing requirements at installation control valve locations.

DURATIONS

Sections 1 to 4 shall be run from 09.30 till 12.30
Sections 5 & 6 shall be run from 1.30 till 15.30

RESULTS: It can take up to 4 weeks for exam results to be released. Results will appear in the candidates 'My course' section of the BAFSA eportal. 

This booking is non transferable.