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
Cost
$584.38 - $584.90 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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. Please note that the BCIT bookstore is not open on Saturdays. Materials required for the first class: CFAA FA5 Manual Fire Alarm Systems - A Reference Manual. You can obtain this manual from the BCIT bookstore or through the CFAA website here: www.cfaa.ca/Products/books--manuals/17-fa5-manual-fire-alarm-systems---a-reference-manual-.aspx ULC S536-13 Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems 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. No class held on Saturday November 10th - Remembrance Day weekend.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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. Please note that the BCIT bookstore is not open on Saturdays. Materials required for the first class: CFAA FA5 Manual Fire Alarm Systems - A Reference Manual. You can obtain this manual from the BCIT bookstore or through the CFAA website here: www.cfaa.ca/Products/books--manuals/17-fa5-manual-fire-alarm-systems---a-reference-manual-.aspx. ULC S536-13 Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems 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.
Status
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Cancelled
Winter 2019
Below is one offering of this course for the Winter 2019 term.
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 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 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 2084 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Books for Fall 2018 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT
online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering
you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance
Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
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Fire Alarm Systems: A Reference Manual
Author
Cfaa
Copyright
2016
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
978-0-97340-013-7
Price
$104.95
Required
Winter 2019
No information on books is currently available for Winter 2019 offerings of this course.
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