Course details
This course provides an overview of the inspection and testing requirements for unit equipment for emergency lighting systems. Students will work with various types of batteries, chargers and testers, and perform applicable tests and calculations. Building code requirements and techniques for trouble-shooting emergency lighting units will be covered.
Prerequisite(s)
- 70% in FIRE 1050
Credits
1.5
Cost
$584.71 - $615.04 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are three offerings of FIRE 2077 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 60310
Duration
Tue May 16 - Tue Jun 20 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 60310
- $584.71
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 - Jun 20 | Tue | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Instructor
Jasvinder Johal
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$584.71
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Please note: The delivery format for this course changed from in-person/in-class to ONLINE DELIVERY for the Spring/Summer term. This is an instructor-led online course. Upon registration, please visit the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) for further information regarding course material(s). Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 60309
Duration
Mon Jun 05 - Wed Jun 21 (3 weeks)
- 3 weeks
- CRN 60309
- $615.04
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 - Jun 21 | Mon, Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW09 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
Jasvinder Johal
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$615.04
Important information
-
Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
CRN 65611
Duration
Fri Jul 07 - Sun Jul 09 (3 days)
- 3 days
- CRN 65611
- $584.71
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07 - Jul 09 | Fri, Sat, Sun | 11:00 - 17:00 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$584.71
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Please note: The delivery format for this course changed from in-person/in-class to ONLINE DELIVERY for the Spring/Summer term. This is an instructor-led online course. Upon registration, please visit the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) for further information regarding course material(s). Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ This course runs over one weekend. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify different types and sizes of batteries.
- Determine an equivalent replacement battery for an emergency lighting unit.
- Perform the tests and measurements required by building codes of emergency lighting units.
- Use Ohm’s and Joules Law to confirm emergency lighting units are installed correctly.
- Repair emergency lighting units.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Emergency Lighting Systems (FIRE 2077) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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