Credit Hours
7 Hours
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the attendee will be able to identify the basic fire alarm system fundamentals, system components, installation requirements, and the proper methods used to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
Cost
AFAA AHJ Member: $150
AFAA Member $250
Non-Member: $400
AFAA Member $250
Non-Member: $400
Course Description
This basic fire alarm seminar is an application course beneficial for new installers, sales personnel, service technicians, plus building and fire inspectors involved in acceptance testing and/or plans review. This course is also useful as a refresher for anyone involved with fire alarms.
Course Outline
- Part 1 – Fundamentals
- Part 2 – Initiating Devices
- Part 3 – Notification Appliances
- Part 4 – Fire Safety Control Functions
- Post Quiz
Event Presenter
Dr. Rodger Reiswig, Johnson Controls
Fellow & VP, Industry Relations
Global Fire Detection Products
Dr. Rodger Reiswig is a Fellow with Johnson Controls and serves
as VP, Industry Relations. With over 35 years in the fire protection industry
including training, product support, application design, sales and management
experience. Rodger currently serves on numerous NFPA Technical Committees as
well as NFPA’s Standards Council. He serves as a member of the Board of
Trustees for the Fire Protection Research Foundation. In addition, Rodger
serves as a board member for the Center for Campus Fire Safety and is the
Immediate Past President of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association. He is the
Chair of NEMA’s Life Safety Signaling Section as well as serves as Vice-Chair
on NEMA’s Codes and Standards Committee. Rodger serves as Chair of the
Electronic Security Association’s Codes and Standards Committee. Rodger also
serves on ISO TC21 for Fire Alarm Systems and IEC TC 79 Security Systems and
Components Committees. Rodger holds a NICET level IV Fire Alarm Systems
Certification, NICET level II Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems and
NICET level I Special Hazards Layout Certification and holds a Master’s Degree
in Biblical Theology from Evangelical Theological Seminary. Rodger holds
certifications from Two Rivers Technologies as a Master in Telecommunications
and from Eastern Technical holds a certification in Electronics Technology and
Microprocessor Design.
Event Sponsor
Disclaimer
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.
Refunds/Cancellations:
Refunds/Cancellations:
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