Module 2: Fire Alarm Foundation Course
Maintenance of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Commercial & Industrial Premises
This is an intensive one-day course, which should suit maintenance engineers and maintenance managers.
Tests are spread throughout the day, mainly multiple choice, but with some calculations. Delegates achieving 75% in the assessment tests will receive a pass Certificate.
08.30 prompt START
- Revision of fire alarm system Categories, for a building (i.e. L1 to L5, P1 to P2)
- The Law applicable to maintenance of fire alarm equipment and battery backup
- Responsibilities for the Competent Person (CP) engineer, and for the Responsible Person (RP) at the building
- Training the RP regarding faults, pre-alarms, alarms and the effect of building works on the fire alarm system
10.15 BREAK for 5 minutes
- Routine inspections and test, for the RP weekly and monthly
- Periodic inspection and servicing by the CP
- Annual inspection and servicing by the CP
12.45 or 13.00 LUNCH BREAK for 30 minutes
- Non-routine attention by the CP, including helping to reduce false alarms from automatic fire detection and from malicious activations
- Good working practice and testing methods for detectors and equipment
15.15 BREAK for 5 minutes
- Battery current measurements and calculations.
- False alarms reduction when connected to a [remote] Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC).
- Testing ancillaries and the connection to the ARC.
- Summary and conclusion
17.00 FINISH
To request more information CLICK HERE or call Lorraine Teal, Training Coordinator on 0113 281 0664.
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