Introduction to the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Equipment & Systems

By the end of 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:

• protecting personnel (fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, etc.) in the event of a fire and
• minimizing the impact of a fire on equipment and property (sprinkler systems, extinguishing devices, etc.)

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

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 Outline 

Codes and Regulations

• 2026 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