TRAINING.

Overview

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 fire protection systems and equipment components.
• Discover the necessary inspection and maintenance 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 personnel risk and protect the facility and equipment within the facility. This course examines equipment associated with the following:
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 responsible for fire protection systems in kitchen facilities and Insurance company representatives.

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Syllabus

Course Outline

Codes and Regulations
2015 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

Instructor

John Percy, CFAA Tech, FPO, PFLSE, CFEI

John Percy is Captain of Fire Prevention with the Cambridge Fire Department. He has over 25 years of experience in the fire protection and fire service industries. He has experience with enforcement of the Ontario Fire & Building codes, fire investigations, education, media relations and building plans examination review. Currently registered (BCIN) as a Fire Protection Inspector with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing in Ontario.