Upon successful completion of this course, the installation professional will have a thorough understanding of how to safely and correctly install the basic components of a household fire alarm system, as well as how to recommend service and maintenance to the consumer. The professional is made aware of his or her role in the promotion of fire safety not only in the act of installation, but also in the need to communicate basic fire safety and specific testing and maintenance demands to the customer. A variety of possible installation configurations is considered, and the prescriptions of the IRC, NFPA 101, and especially NFPA 72 are applied.
Topics covered:
• Common code related issues
• Installation of equipment
• Testing
• Replacement
• Signaling
• Powering of a fire system
Credit Hours: 4
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