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Fire Alarm Code

■ NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm Code Design & Installation)■ Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems

November 12-16, 2011

Retaj Al Rayyan Hotel

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ABOUT QATAR

Qatar is a peninsula of 11.437 sq. Km. located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf. The Emir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, is the ruler of Qatar and is the head of the constitutional authorities, holding both legislative and executive powers.

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By 2030, Qatar aims to be an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living for all of its people. Qatar’s National Vision defines the long-term outcomes for the country and provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed.

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Conference Issues:

Upon completion you should be able to:

Global Threats and lessons from Past EmergenciesConducting Premise Risk AgreementProviding Means of Escape Fire Engineering Solution in Modern BuildingsThe Hidden RiskThe Future Alarm Communication for Life SafetyCrisis PlanningManaging Emergencies in a Media Village.

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Navigate the new NFPA 72 format to find needed code provisions Review key changes in the 2010 edition of NFPA 72 including new chapters on circuits and pathways and emergency control functions and interfaces Use key NFPA 72 definitions to help interpret specific code requirements Identify the key elements of all phases of a fire alarm system’s life Identify the stakeholders at different stages of a fire alarm system’s life Recognize the function of major fire alarm system components Locate and apply key fire detection requirements for emergency control functions such as door control and elevator recall Calculate the required spacing and determine the correct placement of fire detection devices for both protected premises fire alarm systems and for single- and multiple station alarms and household fire alarm systems

2010 NFPA 72® National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 3-day Seminar

Upon completion you should be able to:

Anyone whose job involves designing, reviewing, evaluating or installing fire alarm systems, including: architects, designers, installers, engineers, electrical contractors, technicians, project managers, and fire marshals

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Determine how frequently visual inspections should be made to ensure that there are no changes affecting equipment performance Use appropriate methods to test fire alarm system devices and components, and determine how frequently to conduct each test Recognize the importance of acceptance testing, and determine when modifications or repairs create the need for reacceptance testing List the key elements of a successful fire alarm system inspection, testing, and maintenance program to achieve fire protection objectives for any facility Apply the requirements of Chapter 14 of the 2010 NFPA 72®: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, with confidence Analyze the effectiveness and implementation of the inspection, testing, and maintenance of a fire alarm system.

2010 NFPA 72

Who Will Benefit?

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Alarms

SEMINARSNational Fire Alarm and Signaling Code® On-Site Seminar From NFPA®

This seminar covers the key aspects of the design, installation and basic maintenance of protective signalingsystems. This interactive program uses lecture and group activities to mirror the NFPA 72® code format and teachesyou how the new code differs from the previous standards.

Explaining basic fire behaviorIdentifying the differences between fire protection and fire detection and alarmListing the different parties that have an interest in the planning, design, approval, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and use of a signaling systemDetermining who is responsible for planning, design, approval, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and use of a signaling systemExplaining the relationship between building codes, fire codes, elevator codes, mechanical codes, NFPA codes, UL/FM standardsReviewing the organization and key terms used in NFPA 72Recognize the differences between a fire alarm system, emergency voice alarm communication system and a mass notification systemIdentifying the components used to create a fire detection and alarm systemExplaining the difference between a protected premise fire alarm system, a household fire alarm system and a supervising station fire alarm system Explaining the differences between a dedicated function fire alarm control unit and releasing service fire alarm control unit and how they differ from other systems

Recognizing how the basic components of an initiating device worksIdentifying how initiating devices are used in a design, how it is installed and how it is inspected, tested, maintained and usedListing the advantages and disadvantages of each type of fire detector-including life cycle costsChoosing the spacing and location of fire detectors by using fi re alarm system design plansDetermining the frequency of visual inspection and testing of the various components of a fire alarm system by using the appropriate tablesTesting the most common components of a fi re alarm system by using the appropriate tableIdentifying the unique challenge of fi re detection in high ceiling spacesSmoke alarms for different residential applications

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Module 2

Fire Alarm System Basics

Initiating Devices

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Relating how the basic components of a notification device worksIdentifying how notification devices are used in a design, how it is installed and how it is inspected, tested, maintained and usedPublic mode notification vs. private mode notificationSpacing and location of notifi cation appliancesDetermining the frequency of visual inspectionIdentifying life cycle costs and how it affects decisions about types of equipment and systemsDetermining how intelligibility is different than simple audibilityDefining narrow band signaling and where it may be warrantedRecognizing circumstances where occupant notification may be desired in stairs and elevators

Determining how the basic components of a control unit device worksIdentifying how control unit devices are used in a design, how it is installed and how it is inspected, tested, maintained and usedIdentifying power supply requirements for fi re alarm systemsDetermining the differences between conventional, addressable and analog addressable componentsDetermining the frequency of visual inspection and testing of control unitsHow to perform standby battery calculationsApplying requirements for class A wiring separation

Explaining wiring how system wiring is designed, installed, inspected, tested and maintainedDetermining how and why to perform standby battery calculations, loop resistance calculations and voltage drop calculationsDiscussing circuits, pathways, and new class designations

Explaining how to interface a fire alarm system in order to perform building fire safety functions, elevator recall, elevator shutdown, and HVAC door releaseExplaining the specific requirements and coordination derived from all applicable codes and standards for elevator recall and power shutdownDiscussing the intent behind changes in requirements for smoke detectors in close proximity to a specific object or space

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Module 4

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Module 6

Occupant Notification

Control Units

Circuits and Wiring

Emergency Control Functions and Interfaces

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Explaining the basics of off premise signaling systemsIdentifying the different types of supervising station fi re alarm systems and how they are commonly usedDemonstrating how to determine the frequency of visual inspection and testing of the various components of a fire alarm system by using the appropriate tablesTesting off premise signaling

Defining how an evacuation zone can be comprised of several notification zones and that a notification zone may require several notifi cation appliance circuitsIdentifying various types of qualifications for persons who plan various types of equipment or systems

Identifying various types of qualifications for persons reviewing plans of fire detection and alarm systemsRecognizing the primary reasons submittals are rejected

Discussing the documentation requirements for new and existing systemsDetermining who is involved in the acceptance test and commissioningIdentifying the necessary certifi cates for sprinkler system approvalTesting the most common components of a fire alarm system

Discussing various types of qualifications for persons who plan, design , install, inspect, test or maintain various types of equipment or systemsEstablishing an inspection, testing, and maintenance program

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Module 11

Off-Premises Signaling

Planning and Design of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Plan Review

Accepting and Commissioning Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

Using and Living with Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

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Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems

This seminar, based on the 2010 edition of the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®, helps assure long-term operational reliability and dependability of fi re alarm systems by emphasizing a rigorous inspection, testing and maintenance program. Participants in this class use interactive learning sessions to help dissect the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code’s requirements relating to inspection, testing and maintenance practices.

NFPA 72® organization and the application of Chapter 14Discuss responsibilities, qualifi cations, who should be notifiedDetermine what documentation is requiredEstablishing an ITM program. Planning, goals, and management

Key definitions for inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systemsDetermining visual inspection requirements of fire alarm systemsDefining frequency of visual inspections for fire alarm systems

Defining fire alarm system testing and methods, including reacceptance testingTesting requirements for Control EquipmentTesting requirements for engine driven generatorsTesting requirements for secondary power supplyTesting requirements for uninterruptible power suppliesTesting requirements for batteries (Primary, Lead-acid, Ni-Cad, Sealed Lead-Acid)Identifying the requirements for public fire reporting systemsDefining control unit signalsTesting requirement for trouble signalsTesting requirements for control unit signalsTesting requirements for remote annunciatorsTesting requirements for metallic and non metallic conductorsTesting requirements for fire alarm circuitsTesting requirements for fire alarm initiating devices

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Module 3

Introduction and General Requirements

Inspection Requirements

Testing and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems

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Testing requirements for fire alarm notification appliancesTesting requirements for special hazard equipmentTesting requirements for supervising station fire alarm systemsTesting requirements for fire emergency communications equipmentTesting requirements for fire alarm interface equipmentDetermining special proceduresTesting requirements for wireless or low power radio fire alarm systemsDetermining testing frequency for various fire alarm systemsDetermining maintenance frequency of fire alarm systemsExplaining the importance of correct record keeping for fire alarm systems

A walk through of what to look for during an inspection

Module 4 Virtual Inspection

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Merton Bunker is the president of Merton Bunker & Associates in Stafford, VA. Merton is a registered professional engineer, is a certified fire and explosion investigator, and a certified master electrical inspector. Merton has over 25 years of engineering experience, including seven years at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), where he served as the staff liaison for NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

Merton is the Chair of the Technical Committee on Protected Premises Signaling Systems, a principal member of the National Electrical Code Technical Correlating Committee (NEC), the Technical Committee on Air Conditioning Systems, and a former principal of the Technical Committee on Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems. Merton is also a member of the Stafford (VA) County Fire and Rescue Department, and continues to teach fire protection related classes for IMSA, NSCA, NFPA, NJATC and several fire departments.

Merton has authored dozens of technical publications, including the National Fire Alarm Code Handbook, NFPA Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm Systems, Scientific American, and other trade publications.

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SPEAKER

Mr. Merton Bunker