Building Maintenance Training

Fire Systems and Sprinklers

Fire Systems and Sprinklers Courses

Building Maintenance Training

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Fire alarm system equipment and installations are regulated and controlled by various national, state, and local codes. When referring to fire alarm systems, you will most likely work with different types throughout your career. Understanding the basic signals on a fire control panel will help you to feel comfortable with operating the system. This interactive online course will briefly discuss fire codes, types of fire alarm systems, and how to handle various fire alarm conditions. You’ll learn the ins and outs of initiating systems and how to test, check, and troubleshoot your fire alarm system.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List the events that would trigger a fire alarm condition on the fire alarm control panel
  • State what an “addressable” fire panel indicates
  • List all the steps that should be taken to ensure that the fire alarm will not be activated during construction activities
  • Locate the tamper switch
  • Recall the provisions of NFPA 72 and NFPA 101
  • Identify the components of an initiating device
  • State the purpose of an end-of-line resistor

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

A fire system has several devices working together to detect and warn people through visual and audio appliances when smoke, fire, or other emergencies are present. A fire sprinkler system is known as an active fire protection system that consists of a water supply system that provides adequate pressure and flow rate to a water distribution piping system, and then to the fire sprinklers connected to the system. In this interactive online course, we will discuss the components of fire systems and fire sprinkler systems.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define basic fire panel operation and testing terminology
  • Describe how bypass a system correctly, when required
  • Identify how often a fire pump churn test should be performed
  • Identify the proper way to start a fire pump for a churn test
  • List the data to report when conducting a fire pump churn test
  • Explain how and why you should ensure fire penetrations are adequately sealed
  • Identify the difference between wet-type and dry-pipe sprinkler systems
  • Recall the proper actions to take when confronted with a missing or damaged escutcheon

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2014 there were 494,000 structure fires, causing nearly $10 billion in property damage. In the event of a fire, every second counts. Being prepared to use safety equipment properly, removing yourself from danger, and calling for help can literally save your life and the lives of those around you. This interactive online course will teach you the basics of how fire extinguishers work. You will also learn the different types of fire extinguishers and their ratings systems.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and describe the elements in the fire tetrahedron
  • Differentiate between the classifications of fire
  • Describe the basics of how a fire extinguisher works
  • Differentiate between the types of fire extinguishers
  • Describe the rating system used for fire extinguishers
  • List in order the steps for using a portable fire extinguisher (PASS)

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Today’s modern expansive high-rise buildings have one important thing in common – their populations can rise into the hundreds or thousands of people. The building standards address every aspect of fire protection to assure the highest level of life safety achievable, but can only be achieved with the help of the Facility Professional. This interactive online course will look at various aspects of Life Safety as it relates to building operations, population control, fixed fire protection systems and fire department intervention facilities. Understanding the systems under your responsibility as the Facility Professional is key to the proper maintenance of these systems. This course will review the interaction between systems and stress the importance of monitoring and testing regularly.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • State the basics of Life Safety System inspections, according to the requirements of AHJ
  • Identify the AHJ’s testing requirements and procedures for your facility
  • Describe how the fire alarm system and the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), control system, interact when a fire alarm is activated
  • Recall the frequency of testing for your facility, in meeting NFPA Standards requirements

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Did you know wet pipe sprinkler systems provide the assurance that a fire will be controlled or extinguished 96% of the time? The modern-day business facility is a complex of systems designed to provide services to the occupants. Due to the multi-story expansive building designs today, there is an increased potential for loss of life and property, requiring an increased level of fire protection. This interactive online course covers the different types of sprinkler systems you may encounter and will help you understand their limitations to maintain the level of performance designed into each component.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • State the function of a jockey pump on a water-based sprinkler system
  • Identify what is required to activate the discharge of a wet sprinkler system
  • Explain the differences in wet, dry, chemical and pre-action sprinkler systems
  • Locate low point drains on a sprinkler system
  • Describe how to perform a test on post-indicating valves (PIVs)