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Fire Alarm Systems: Design, Installation, Inspection and Testing

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Fire Alarm Systems: Design, Installation, Inspection and Testing

Course Title	Start Date	End Date	Venue	Fees (US $)

Introduction

Only a well-designed and functioning fire alarm system can protect people and the building from a fire hazard. This course is designed to provide participants with the tools needed to design, install and maintain fire alarm systems in accordance with building and fire codes.

Main Topics:

Categories & types of fire alarm systems
Functions of fire alarm systems
Features of fire alarm systems
Types of detection devices
Analysis of ULC Standards
Types of air sampling applications
Audible signaling devices & ancillary systems
Building code & fire code requirements

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

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

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 Outline

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
Who can initiate the request for field inspection
AHJ involvement and their requirements for issuing occupancy permits

Exercise

Design of a fire alarm system for a Low Rise building

Types of Detection Devices

Heat Detectors: types; spacing and placement restrictions as per ULC S524
Smoke Detectors: types; spacing and placement restrictions
Flame Detectors: types; spacing and placement restrictions
Air Duct Type Smoke Detectors: types; spacing and placement restrictions
Manual Pull Stations: types and location requirements

VESDA Air Sampling Applications

Overview of the purpose and type of areas protected by VESDA systems

Types of Ancillary Systems connected to Fire Alarm Systems

Electromagnetic locking devices (maglocks): purpose and Ontario Building Code requirements
Hold Open devices: purpose and Ontario Building Code require Exercise
Design of a fire alarm system for a High Rise building.

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Documentation :

Quality material has been prepared by the seminar leader for distribution to delegates in addition a special note pad to facilitate note talking will be provided

Schedule :

Starting Time Ending Time Action

07:45 08:00 Breakfast

08:00 10:45 First Session

10:45 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 12:45 Second Session

12:45 13:15 Coffee Break

13:15 14:45 Third Session

14:45 15:30 Lunch

15:30 16:30 Open Session

Certificates :

A certificate of attendance will be issued to those who attended and successful complete the program

Hotel Accommodation :

Al-Khobraa has negotiated special rates for a limited number of rooms in the hotel .Early registration will help to secure a room at the reduced rate.

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If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 10 calendar days prior to the program start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same program, or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. The same 20% cancellation fee will be charged in case the participant is a no-show. For more information regarding administrative policies such as refund and complaint, please contact Al-Khobraa Training & Consulting Head Office at +971 2 6986076

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Al-Khobraa reserves the right to alter the content, location of the seminar or the identity of the speakers in case of events beyond our control
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Frequent Nomination Plan :

In recognition of those clients who frequently nominate participants on public programs offered by Al-Khobraa, a special frequent nomination discount of 10% on paid fees will be given if 10 or more candidates are nominated per year.

This special discount will apply to the 10th paid nomination onwards on programs offered during this year. Moreover, clients who nominated 10 or more participants in the previous year will be eligible for the 10% discount for every nomination this year.

Several Nominations on the Same Program :

In addition to the above plan, one extra free place is offered to any organization that makes 2 paid nominations for the same program and dates.

Registration Terms :

All nominations to our public events are to be processed by the client's HR/Training department.

Self-Nominations to our public events are to be paid in advance using the payment by self option on the online registration form. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of program cancellation or seat unavailability.

Registration confirmation is subject to Al-Khobraa review of registration request and seat availability.

Cancellation Terms

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 10 calendar days prior to the program start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same program, or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. The same 20% cancellation fee will be charged in case the participant is a no-show.

Program Refund & Complaint Resolution Policies

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Starting Time	Ending Time	Action
07:45	08:00	Breakfast
08:00	10:45	First Session
10:45	11:00	Coffee Break
11:00	12:45	Second Session
12:45	13:15	Coffee Break
13:15	14:45	Third Session
14:45	15:30	Lunch
15:30	16:30	Open Session

Fire Alarm Systems: Design, Installation, Inspection and Testing

Fire Alarm Systems: Design, Installation, Inspection and Testing

Introduction

Objectives

Training Methodology

Who Should Attend?

Course Outline

Accreditation

Related Courses

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Fees

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Downloads

2026 Training Plan

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