Fire Alarm System Training

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Ray Gillette

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Course Overview

Introduction to Fire Alarm Systems

  1. Objective of Fire Alarm Systems
  2. Importance of early detection and alert
  3. Overview of regulatory requirements (NFPA 72, local codes)

2. Types of Fire Alarm Systems

  1. Conventional Systems
  2. Addressable Systems
  3. Hybrid Systems
  4. Wireless Systems
  5. Use cases and differences

3. Key Components and Their Functions

  1. Fire alarm control panel (FACP)
  2. Detectors (smoke, heat, flame, etc.)
  3. Manual call points (pull stations)
  4. Notification appliances (horns, strobes, speakers)
  5. Power supplies and battery backup

4. System Architecture & Circuit Design

  1. Initiating device circuits (IDC)
  2. Notification appliance circuits (NAC)
  3. Signaling line circuits (SLC)
  4. Zoning and loop configuration
  5. Wiring methods and supervision

5. Detection Technologies

  1. Ionization vs. photoelectric smoke detectors
  2. Heat detection (rate-of-rise vs. fixed temperature)
  3. Flame and gas detection technologies
  4. Multi-criteria detectors

6. Installation Standards and Practices

  1. Code-compliant mounting locations
  2. Conductor types, gauge, and cable routing
  3. Environmental considerations
  4. Labeling and documentation

7. Programming and Configuration

  1. Addressable device programming
  2. Zone mapping and cause-effect logic
  3. Time delays, verification, and alarm priorities
  4. Interface with building systems (HVAC, elevators, sprinklers)

8. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

  1. NFPA 72 inspection/test schedules
  2. Functional testing procedures
  3. Preventive maintenance routines
  4. Recordkeeping and reporting

9. Troubleshooting and Common Faults

  1. Ground faults, opens, and shorts
  2. Device address conflicts
  3. Communication failures
  4. Power supply issues

10. Hands-On Practical Sessions

  1. Panel wiring and setup
  2. Device addressing and loop testing
  3. Simulated fault conditions and diagnostics
  4. Fire drill coordination and alarm response

11. Safety Protocols and Best Practices

  1. Personal and site safety
  2. Working around live panels
  3. Emergency procedures and evacuation drills

12. Final Assessment and Certification

  1. Written knowledge exam
  2. Hands-on performance evaluation
  3. Course completion certification
Paid
  • Course Level Experts
  • Language English
  • Additional Resource 0
  • Last Update August 13, 2025