Module 1: Fire Alarm Training Foundation Course

Fire Detection Design Foundation Course for Industrial & Commercial Premises BS 5839-1: 2002 as amended 2004 & 2008

This is an intensive one-day course which should suit most sales engineers and any others requiring a basis for further training.

Tests are spread throughout the day, mainly multiple choice. Delegates achieving 75% in the assessment tests will receive a
pass Certificate.

08.30 prompt START

• Detector types and choices
• The legislation
• Guides and codes of practice relevant to fire detection and alarms
• The categories of systems for a building (i.e. L1 to L5, P1 to P2)

10.15 BREAK for 5 minutes

• Fault monitoring and circuit integrity
• Technology and system components
• Manual call point zones
• Detector and alarm zone sizes and constraints

12.45 or 13.00, LUNCH BREAK for 30 minutes

• Sounder requirements
• Siting manual call points
• Detector coverage, taking into account obstructions

15.15 BREAK for 5 minutes

• Siting detectors in pitched roofs, near obstructions
• Power supplies and standby durations
• Cable requirements and fire resistance of cables
• False alarm management and good maintenance
• BS 5839-1 Design certificate requirements.

17.00 FINISH
 

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