NFPA 72 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TRAINING PROGRAMME

Classroom Sessions:

DAY 1 – Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems

• Introduction to fire alarm and signaling systems
• Purpose and scope of NFPA 72
• Basic fire detection principles
• Types of fire alarm systems:
• Conventional systems
• Addressable systems
• Wireless systems
• System architecture overview

DAY 2 – Fire Alarm System Components

• Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
• Initiating devices:
• Smoke detectors
• Heat detectors
• Flame detectors
• Manual call points
• Notification appliances:
• Horns, strobes, speakers
• Power supplies and batteries
• Wiring and communication pathways

DAY 3 – System Design & Installation

• Design requirements as per NFPA 72
• Detector spacing and placement rules
• Zoning and circuit design
• Notification appliance placement and audibility/visibility
• Voltage drop calculations (basic concept)
• Installation practices and wiring standards
• Integration with other systems:
• Sprinkler systems
• HVAC systems
• Elevator controls

DAY 4 – Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM)

• Inspection frequencies and procedures
• Testing methods:
• Detector testing
• Alarm signal testing
• Battery testing
• Maintenance requirements
• Documentation and record keeping
• Common faults and troubleshooting techniques

DAY 5 – System Operation, Programming & Practical Applications

• System operation and sequence of events
• Fire alarm programming basics (addressable systems)
• Cause-and-effect matrix
• Emergency voice/alarm communication systems
• Case studies and real-life scenarios
• Practical exercises:
• System layout interpretation
• Fault finding exercises
• Final assessment / discussion