In an area that is so widely publicised, this practical fire alarm installation training course is suited to installation companies or individuals wishing to improve their skills and develop their knowledge of addressable fire alarms systems, using best-practice techniques.

The training is of a practical nature, using real systems to practice what is learnt in the lessons. You’ll have expert tutor support, ensuring your understanding is relevant and useful. 

This training course also counts towards the Certified Technical Security Professional Register application. 

What will you learn?

• Understanding the role of the inspectorates
• Understanding the Regulatory Reform Order
• Who should carry out risk assessments
• Fire alarm system design – detection types, zones sound level requirements
• Acceptable sound levels using bells or sounders
• Industry standards and how to apply them
• Understanding wire free equipment and when to use it
• Variation orders and what they mean
• Understanding the operation of different devices
• Installing smoke/Heat detectors/Smoke beams
• Installation (Theory and Practical) – conventional and analogue addressable systems
• Interfacing with access control
• Remote signalling options
• Understanding how a system should be zoned
• Zone isolators and when to fit them
• Programming addressable systems
• How to correctly calculate battery time
• How to limit unwatched activations
• Health and safety considerations
• Hands on workshop activities
• Emergency lighting systems