COURSE NUMBER:  FA101
CREDIT HOURS:  10
COST:  $150 Plus book and exam fee

This class is approved by the O.C.I.L.B. for 10 hours of continuing education CODE credits.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach the code for zoned fire alarm systems and addressable fire alarm systems including in-depth uses for each system. The devices for both systems will be discussed in detail including their uses, application and interlocking of other fire and non-fire safety systems.

PREREQUISITES: None

WHAT THE STUDENT WILL GAIN:

• An understanding of the NFPA72 for zone and addressable fire alarm systems
• Device application

ZONED SYSTEMS

• Zone definitions
• Common Attributes
• Uses
• Panel location
• Proprietary System
• The wire
• Device Connections
• Interlocking other systems
• Hood shutdown

ADDRESSABLE SYSTEMS

• Addressable systems
• Definitions
• The addressable system
• Devices
• Types of circuits
• Data circuits
• Power circuits
• Door holder circuits
• Annunciation circuits
• Equipment shutdown

INITIATING DEVICE LOCATIONS

• Manual initiating devices
• Smoke/heat detectors
• Duct detectors

TYPICAL STUDENTS:
Typical students will include technicians, operators, mechanics, maintenance personnel as well as managers and supervisors.