Webinar Instructor: Russ Leavitt, SET, CFPS
Russ Leavitt, Executive Chairman at Telgian Holdings, Inc., will present a Fire Smarts webinar on “NFPA 25 2026 Edition Updates” on November 13, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET.
NFPA 25 ‘Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems’ contains the requirements for ensuring that properties are protected against the perils of fire. This course reviews the scope and purpose of the standard as well as the major revisions to the 2026 edition. Some of the topics covered include a clarification regarding the scope of inspections, changes to Chapter 3 covering definitions, revisions to the requirements for qualifications to perform ITM, and owner responsibilities for corrosion, impairments, and inactive system components. Additional items reviewed include changes to fire pump circulation and main pressure relief valves, fire department connection testing, and the inspection and testing of corrosion inhibiting systems.
Russ Leavitt is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, holds a Level IV certification from NICET in Fire Sprinkler Layout, and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS). He is a licensed contractor with 43 years of experience in the design, installation, and testing of fire protection systems.
Russ is a member of the NFPA Board of Directors and is the Immediate Past Chair. He serves on numerous NFPA Technical Committees and has authored a number of articles and training materials that are used throughout the industry.
To learn more and to register for this webinar, please visit Fire Smarts.
For media and interview inquiries, please contact info@telgian.com.