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Fire Alarm Systems: Inspection and Testing FIRE 2084

Fire Protection and Inspection Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

In this course, students are introduced to the basics of fire alarm systems, their operation, and the correct method to conduct periodic inspections and tests. Completion of inspection reports will be covered, along with applicable Building Code and Fire Code requirements.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Fire 1050 or equivalent, or basic knowledge of electricity and electronics.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$623.36 - $664.22 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Winter 2024

Below are two offerings of FIRE 2084 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 78185

Duration

Tue Jan 09 - Thu Feb 15 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 78185
  • Domestic fees $623.36
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Feb 15 Tue, Thu 18:45 - 21:45 Online
Instructor

Michael Robinsmith

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$623.36

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Before the first class, please purchase the course text - "THE CANADIAN FIRE ALARM SYSTEM - A REFERENCE MANUAL" by CFAA, available through orderline.com (www.orderline.com/the-canadian-fire-alarm-system-a-reference-manual-1). Please note: This is an instructor-led online course. Upon registration, please visit the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca) for further information regarding course material(s). BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a 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 87686

Duration

Tue Feb 13 - Thu Mar 21 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 87686
  • Domestic fees $664.22
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Feb 13 - Mar 21 Tue, Thu 18:45 - 21:45 Burnaby SW09 Rm. 127
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$664.22

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. Please bring a copy of "ULC Standard S536-13" to the first class to use as a course text. Your place of employment may have a copy or one can be purchased from the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) - www.ul.com/canada/eng/pages/ BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a 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 have a basic, working understanding of:

  • Describe fire alarm systems components, functions and operation.
  • Discuss codes, standards and regulations applying to fire alarm systems.
  • Identify and describe applicable inspection and test procedures.
  • Conduct inspections and tests to ensure compliance.
  • Complete appropriate documentation and reports.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2015

Related Programs

Fire Alarm Systems: Inspection and Testing (FIRE 2084) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Energy

  1. Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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