The primary function of a fire alarm is to alert the occupants of a building to the presence of a fire. It may also perform other functions. For instance, the system can be designed to simultaneously alert the fire department by means of a direct or relayed signal where a rapid response by the fire department is essential.
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the reasons for installing the fire alarm system;
- Learn the relevant design standards;
- Learn the various type of smoke & heat detectors;
- Understand the type of alarm technology to be used;
- Be able to select and position relevant system components;
- Understand the alarm notification arrangements (audible alarms, visual alerts and communication systems etc);
- Understand the auxiliary and emergency control features associated with fire alarm system;
- Review the design such as to - minimize the potential for false alarms; and
- Learn few relevant definitions.
DAY 1
- Introduction to NFPA 72
- Definitions &Terminology
- Purpose of Fire Alarm Systems
- Device and System Compatibility
- Circuits and Pathways
DAY 2
- Main components of fire alarm and detection system
- Power Sources
- System Calculations
- Initiating Devices
- Automatic Detection Methods
- Prevention of Nuisance and False Alarms
- System Notification Appliances
- Relocation and Evacuation Signals
DAY 3
- Smoke Detector Operation
- Smoke Detector Spacing
- Heat Detector Operation
- Heat Detector Spacing
- Gas Detector
- Combined Detector
- Fire alarm system layout (workshop)
DAY 4
- Logic and Control Functions
- Types of Fire Alarm Systems
- Protective Premises Systems
- Proprietary Supervising Stations
- Central Station Systems
- Remote Station Systems
- Auxiliary Systems
- Guard’s Tour Service
DAY 5
- Fire Alarm System Repair and Maintenance
- Emergency Voice and Alarm Communication Systems (EVAC)
- System Integrity and Supervision
- System Periodic Test
- Fire Suppression Systems
- Fire alarm system testing (practical)