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Members successfully completing the Fire Alarm & Protection Systems four-level program will receive a certification card. This card is recognized by the Fire Marshall’s office for performing annual tests, inspections, repairs and alterations to existing Fire Alarm systems as outlined in the Ontario Fire Code Reg. 388/97.

Prerequisite - Fire Alarm - Level 2 and Journeyperson electrician .

Troubleshooting Complete Fire Alarm Systems

Previous fire alarm courses have dealt with external wiring methods. Fire Alarm Level III will take the Journeyperson step-by-step into the internal workings of the fire alarm panels. This course is concerned primarily with troubleshooting techniques applied in a logical sequence, and the student will be taught to identify and diagnose faults occurring on a variety of systems.

On completion, the student will have had the opportunity to develop proven troubleshooting and repair methods of fire alarm systems. The course references CAN/ULC-S536 “Standard for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems”. This level deals with the operation of the fire alarm panel and focuses on system troubleshooting.

Course A: FAIII 1/08

Start Date: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Sessions: 14

Location: Sheetmetal Training Centre (Hwy 27 & Dixon Rd.- West End)

Fee: $75.00

Course B: FAIII 2/08

Start Date: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Sessions: 14

Location: 1377 Lawrence Ave. E.

Fee: $75.00