Based on the 2019 edition of NFPA 72, the updated Initiating Devices Online Training introduces how to select and use basic fire alarm system initiating devices.
In today's field, a working knowledge of fire alarm initiating devices is critical! Based on the 2019 edition of NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®, Initiating Devices addresses the devices used to manually or automatically signal a fire alarm system to initiate responses from equipment and people. Self-paced training developed by experts in NFPA 72 covers the most common types of initiating devices and their operating features -- providing you with an understanding of how to properly select and apply basic fire alarm initiating devices.
Work at your own pace online to learn about manual fire alarm boxes, heat detectors, smoke detectors, waterflow switches, and valve tamper switches. The training also introduces the concepts of initiating device spacing and location.
Upon completion you should be able to:
- Describe the general types of initiating devices
- Identify the most common manual and automatic initiating devices used for building fire alarm systems
- State the location and spacing rules for manual fire alarm boxes
- Identify the requirements for smoke and heat detector spacing
- Calculate heat detector spacing based on ceiling height
- Apply correction factors for spacing smoke detectors on non-smooth ceilings
Who Will Benefit:
Anyone whose job involves designing, reviewing, evaluating or installing fire alarm systems, including: designers, installers, electrical contractors, architects, auditors, and project managers.
Continuing Education Credit:
Complete this course and qualify for 0.15 CEU. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site.
Group Training:
For more information or to receive a price quote for NFPA group training, please call 877-336-3280 or e-mail: grouptraining@nfpa.org.