Access to Fire Detection and Alarm

This course will be beneficial to office-based fire industry employees to gain a basic knowledge of fire detection & alarm (FD&A) systems with regards to the guidance and recommendations provide by BS 5839-1, the technologies used and the techniques associated with the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of the systems.

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Delegates taking the access course will receive a course book at the start of the course. The course book will contain a copy of the slides used during the course, along with an explanation to accompany each slide and space to make their own learner notes. These books are to be retained by the delegates and are a useful reference tool for the work place.

For courses that take place within the classroom environment, a hard copy of the course notes will be provided at the start of the course. For courses taking place online, delegates will have access to the course notes digitally. Following completion of the online course delegates will be contacted and have the option to receive a hard copy of the course book in the post.

At the end of the access course, you should have an understanding of the following:

  • UK legislation and EU Directives, including BS 5839-1 and EN 54
  • Guides and Codes of Practice
  • Third party certification
  • Methods of extinguishing
  • The categories of systems for a building
  • False alarm management
  • Detector types and choices
  • Manual call points
  • Alarm requirements
  • Hazardous areas
  • Detector & alarm zone sizes and constraints
  • Technology and system components
  • Cable requirements

At various stages throughout the course, delegates will take an informal examination to test their knowledge. These tests will not only help delegates assess their knowledge, they will also highlight areas for development and further discussion with the trainer to help determine the next important step.

There are no prerequisites for taking this course.

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The course provides 6.5 CPD hours.

  • Full Member £150+VAT
  • Non Member £275+VAT

Payable by debit/credit card. Members can also pay by invoice.

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