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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

for Philadelphia, PA area In-Person Training

this November with AFAA (Automatic Fire Alarm Association)

 These classes do fill up quickly and space is limited. 

This training is not available on Zoom, virtual, hybrid, etc.

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Tuesday November 4th
Understanding the Fire Alarm Requirements of the IBC 2021 (7-hours)

Course Description:

This seminar is beneficial for designers of fire alarm systems, project managers or lead installers responsible for fire alarm systems and authorities having jurisdiction responsible for fire alarm system plan review and acceptance testing. It is also useful for those preparing for the NICET Level III and IV computer-based test. Discussions and practical exercises are used to improve the participant’s knowledge of and how to use the building and fire codes in determining fire alarm requirements. This course consists of 7 Contact Hours for continuing education. The Attendee must attend the entire seminar to receive credit.

Course Materials:

  • Attendee workbook (provided)
  • Attendee should bring the edition of the International Building Code for the course you are attending

Course Outline:

  • Introduction and discussion of Codes and Standards
  • Review the format of the International Building Code
  • Discuss the changes between editions
  • General fire alarm requirements such as submittal document requirements
  • Specific fire alarm requirements by occupancy use group and occupant load
  • Practical exercises and discussion of fire alarm system requirements

This course consists of 7 Contact Hours for continuing education. The Attendee must attend the entire seminar to receive credit.

 
Wednesday November 5th
A User’s Guide to Simplifying NFPA 72 and the NEC (7-hours)
Course Description: This interactive one-day course will provide a better understanding of how to use NFPA 72 2019, The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and includes the fire alarm wiring requirements of NFPA 70 2020, The National Electrical Code. This information will not only be helpful to designers, installers and service personnel, but also those preparing to take a NICET test for Fire Alarm Systems. This course will include some practice quizzes to help the attendee locate and use the information in NFPA 72.

Course Materials:

  • Attendee workbook (provided)
  • Attendee must bring their copy of the NFPA 72-2019
  • Attendee are encouraged, but not required, to bring a copy of the NEC 2020
  • Course Outline:
  • Pre-quiz
  • Layout of NFPA 72
  • How to locate information quickly
  • Discussion of key sections of NFPA 72
  • Fire Alarm requirements of the NEC
  • Review of the NICET CBT process
  • Post Quiz
This course consists of 7 Contact Hours for continuing education. The Attendee must attend the entire seminar to receive credit.
Thursday November 6th
Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing (Based on NFPA 72 2019 edition) (7-hours)
 

Course Description: This basic application course reviews the requirements for fire alarm systems testing and inspection; how to perform the tests properly; and how to conduct visual inspections in order to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 72, The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. This seminar is beneficial for installers performing acceptance or reacceptance tests of new fire alarm systems; service technicians performing periodic testing and inspection of existing fire alarm systems; building and fire inspectors witnessing acceptance and reacceptance testing; and personnel representing the owner, whom is responsible for the testing and inspection of fire alarm systems in their facilities.

Course Materials:

  • Attendee course book and handout workbook (provided.)
  • Attendee should bring the respective editions of NFPA 72, NFPA 70and their adopted building code.

Course Outline:

  • Provide an introduction to the NICET certification process as well as a pre-quiz
  • Improve your understanding of NFPA documents
  • Review the building and fire code requirements for Inspection and Testing
  • Review the requirements of NFPA 72:
    • Chapter 14 -Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
    • Chapter 10 –10.5 Qualifications
    • Chapter 7 –Documentation
  • Post Quiz
This course consists of 7 Contact Hours for continuing education. The Attendee must attend the entire seminar to receive credit.
 
Conveniently located within ten minutes of Philadelphia International Airport and several hotels,
these Member meetings and training events are held at:

Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center
1600 Calcon Hook Drive
Sharon Hill, PA 19079

We support and encourage NICET certification