Fire Alarm Systems: Design, Installation, Inspection and Testing
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Fire Alarm Systems: Design, Installation, Inspection and Testing Course
Introduction:
To ensure effective protection against fire hazards, it is essential to have a properly designed and operational fire alarm system. The purpose of this course is to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to design, install, and maintain fire alarm systems in compliance with building and fire codes.
By completing this course, participants will gain the tools and expertise required to ensure the safety of individuals and buildings in the event of a fire.
Course Objectives:
After Participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the types of fire alarm systems and their applications
- Recognize the basic and optional features of fire alarm systems
- Explain the requirements of Voice Communication Systems
- Relate the requirements of building and fire code requirements to systems
- Apply your knowledge to design a fire alarm system
Who Should Attend?
- Fire Alarm System Designers & Engineers
- Installation & Service personnel
- Electrical Project Engineers & Supervisors
- Building Owners
- Property Managers
- Superintendents
- Maintenance personnel
- Building and Fire Inspectors
Course Outlines:
Overview of Fire Alarm Systems and Applications
- Input, output, processing, response time, and annunciation
- Stand-alone
- Distributed
- Centralized
- Networking (local and degraded mode)
Categories and Types of Fire Alarm Systems
- Local, auxiliary, remote, and proprietary
- Conventional and addressable (analog and digital)
- Single-stage and two-stage systems
- Single- to three-channel voice communication
- Fire fighters telephone, indication, and paging
Standard and Optional Features of Fire Alarm Control Units
- Basic features, annunciation, and controls
- Electrical supervision
- Priority level of indication
- Alarm silence/inhibit
- Input/output mapping
- Requirement of annunciation (local and remote)
- Circuit types Class A and B
- Conventional and addressable loops
- Response time
- Different types of faults and trouble
- Optional features such as suppression systems, alarm verification, voice, smoke control, and egress
- door securing
Compatibility of Input /Output Devices, Voice Communication Systems
- Initiating and signaling devices
- Interfacing voice systems, built-in and stand-alone
- Interfacing different makes of control units
Evaluation and Certification of Fire Alarm Equipment as Per ULC Standards
- How ULC evaluates and certifies control units according to CAN/ULC-S527
- Certification of field devices according to their respective CAN/ULC-500 series standards
- What is required in voice communication systems
- Evaluation of transponders and their role
- Primary and secondary power requirements
In-Depth Analysis of National Installation and Maintenance Standards
- CAN/ULC-S524 Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
- CAN/ULC-S536 Standard for Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
- CAN/ULC-S537 Standard for Verification of Fire Alarms
Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems and Access Level
- What level of access may be made available to the building owners/users and service companies
- (software controlled)
- Role of AHJ
- Responsibilities of the manufacturer
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- Requirements for sprinkler flow alarms
- Types of flow alarms
- Requirements for sprinkler supervision
ULC Certificate Program and Starting a Listed Service Company
- Requirements and how to qualify for certificates
- How you can start and become a listed fire alarm service company
- Required qualification and experience
Fire Code
- What is required for a fire alarm system and restorations
- Testing and maintenance
- Under retrofit program: what is allowed and disallowed
Customized Installation and Special Inspection
- How customized installation affects ULC certification
- What is required for special inspection