TEFAS1: Fire Alarm Systems

Course Content:
Legislative Framework
- Introduction
- The Acts and Safety Regulations
- The Building Regulations Part B and Part M
- The Equalitites Act 2010 (Formerly DDA 1995)
Codes of Practice:
- BS5839-1:2017
- BS5839-6:2017
- Risk Assessment
- Principles of Fire Extinction
- Principles of Fire Detection: Types of detectors and how detectors work
- Types of Systems
Design Responsibility
- Outline Responsibilities of the Designer
- Stage 1 Talk to the interested parties to decide on the level of protection or category and agree variations
- Stage 2 Detection & alarm zones
- Stage 3 Siting of manual call points
- Stage 4 Selection and siting of sensors
- Stage 5 Choice and siting of alarm sounders and visual alarms
- Stage 6 Control equipment & power supplies
Definitions, Grades, Categories and Specifications
- Types of dwellings and non-domestic premises
- Types of Detector
- Locations
- Audibility
- Zoning
Equipment Specification
- Constructon Product Regulation
Installation
- Outline Responsibilities of the Installer
- Types of cable and where to use them
- Other aspects in regard to installation practice
- Recommendations for mains power supplies
- Source of supply
- Inspection & testing of wiring
Documentation
- Installation Certificate, Comissioning Certificate, Acceptance Certificate, Verification Certificate, Maintenance Certificate
Maintenance and Servicing
- COmpliance with BS5839-1 and 6:2017