Design, Commission & Inspect Fire Alarm Systems & Emergency Lighting Course
3 days
If you’re an electrician, looking to develop your skills and increase the range of work you are competent to undertake; and you are interested in learning about fire alarm systems and emergency lighting systems then this could be the programme for you.
What You Get:
✔ City & Guilds Accredited Certificate
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Description
Fire alarms and emergency lighting play an integral role in enhancing our safety. In the commercial sector, proper fire safety precautions are a legal requirement.
You will cover the aspects of how to design, install, test and inspect a range of fire alarm and emergency lighting technologies, gaining the vital knowledge that will help you ensure your work complies with the relevant British Standards.
Programme Structure
This Programme Covers (Over 3 Days)
This programme will provide an overview of the relevant British Standards for these technologies, covering:
- Legislation under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and The Building Regulations 2000
- BS 5839-1:2017 Part 1 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings
- BS 5839-6:2019 Part 6 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings (domestic)
- BS 5266-1:2016 Emergency lighting
- BS 5266-8:2004 Emergency escape lighting systems
- BS EN 1838:2013 Lighting applications - Emergency lighting
- BS EN 1838:2013 Lighting applications - Emergency lighting
You will cover the following subjects:
(Study):
- System categories
- System design
- False alarms
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Maintenance
- Users responsibilities
- Inspection & servicing
This programme is classroom based and includes theory assessment and practical exercises on custom made rigs with assessments taking place during the programme. The assessment process is two-fold process:
- Theory - The fire alarm theory assessment is a paper based multiple choice assessment. The emergency lighting assessment is a paper based, multiple choice paper assessment. (the assessment is open book)
- Practical assessment - Includes carrying out the inspection and fault finding on a two-zone fire alarm pane
Course Requirements
- Copies of the British Standards are available for use during the programme if candidates do not hold their own copy.
- Candidates must bring 2 x passport-sized photos along with ID in the form of a passport or driver’s license.
- No prerequisites or publications are required.
Who can attend?
Course Materials
Copies of the British Standards are available for use during the programme if candidates do not hold their own copy.
As a NAPIT member you can subscribe to access British Standards via the Member Portal.
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