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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 3 and Journeyperson electrician .

Advanced Fire Alarm Control Panels: Addressable Digital Analog Devices

This course takes the student into the world of the microprocessor-based fire alarm systems. Along with this advanced technology comes the need to change the way we think of a fire alarm – not to mention the way we wire, install and maintain these life safety systems. Even the classifications of field wiring have had to change.

Topics covered include:

• Binary and hexadecimal counting
• Programming of smart detection devices
• How data is transmitted
• Use of fibre optics in computerized fire alarm systems
• How to install and set up these systems

Combining all this with the hands-on learning and shop-time work on these new systems, the student should be able to compliantly install these state-of-the-art pieces of equipment. The course references CAN/ULC-S527 “Standards for Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems”.

Course A: FAIV 1/08

Start Date: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Sessions: 14

Location: Training Centre, 1377 Lawrence Ave. E.

Fee: $75.00

Course B: FAIV 2/08

Start Date: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Sessions: 14

Location: Sheetmetal Training Centre - Hwy 27 & Dixon Rd.

Fee: $75.00