Introduction to the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Equipment & Systems
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| Course Code: 0704-WEB26 / Online / Jul 27, 2026 | More Info REGISTER NOW |
2 Professional Development Hours
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- develop an awareness of the codes and regulations governing the maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
- recognize the required performance of the various components of fire protection systems and equipment.
- discover the required maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and equipment.
- enhance your knowledge of the requirements for personnel egress and access by emergency vehicles
- update your existing fire protection maintenance and inspection program.
Description
The integrity of appropriate fire protection systems and equipment in a facility is essential to minimize risk to personnel and to protect the facility and equipment within the facility. This course examines equipment associated with:
a) protecting personnel (fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, etc.) in the event of a fire and
b) minimizing the impact of a fire on equipment and property (sprinkler systems, extinguishing devices, etc.)
Who Should Attend
Institutional, commercial and industrial facility managers, engineers, supervisors and superintendents. Plant operation and maintenance engineers, technicians and supervisors. Staff whose responsibilities include fire protection systems in kitchen facilities and Insurance company representatives.
Course Syllabus
Course Outline
Codes and Regulations
- 2025 Province of Ontario Fire Code
- Definitions for inspect, test and check
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- Types of systems
- System components
- NFPA 25 Standard
- Inspection and maintenance
Fire Pumps and Water Supply
- Control panels
- Drafting tubes and water reservoirs
- Inspection and maintenance
Fire Hydrants
- Markings
- Signage
- Inspection and maintenance
Emergency Lighting Units
- Generators, batteries
- Testing
- Inspection and maintenance
Fire Alarm Systems
- Types
- Detectors and signals
- Control panels
- ULC S 536 Standard for inspections
- Testing
- Inspection and maintenance
Other Fire Fighting Equipment
- Standpipes and hoses
- Portable extinguishers
- Inspection and maintenance
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COURSE CREDIT
Almost all of EPIC's courses offer :
- 0.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and
- 2 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
These course credits will help attendees earn training requirements for their associations or provincial governing bodies.
