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2010 CAFAA/AFAA TRAINING CALENDAR

Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection Seminar | Intermediate Fire Alarm Seminar (NICET Level I-II)

Advanced Fire Alarm Seminar (NICET Level III-IV)

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March 2nd, 2010
Total Monitoring Systems
Sacramento, CA
Smoke Control Seminar
Instructor: Bill Hopple
 
March 3rd, 2010
Total Monitoring Systems
Sacramento, CA
Fire Alarm Systems Design
Instructor: Bill Hopple
 
March 4th, 2010
Total Monitoring Systems
Sacramento, CA
Fire Alarm Trouble Shooting
Instructor: Bill Hopple
 
April 6th, 2010
Brea Fire Dept.
Brea, CA
Smoke Control Seminar
Instructor: Bill Hopple
April 7th, 2010
Brea Fire Dept.
Brea, CA
Fire Systems Design
Instructor: Bill Hopple
April 8th, 2010
Brea Fire Dept.
Brea, CA
Fire Alarm Trouble Shooting
Instructor: Bill Hopple
May 11th, 2010
San Francisco Fire Dept.
San Francisco, CA
Fire Alarm Systems Testing & Inspection
Instructor: Frank Rothauser
May 12th & 13th, 2010
San Francisco Fire Dept.
San Francisco, CA
Intermediate Fire Alarm (NICET I & II)
Instructor: Frank Rothauser
June 8th, 2010
Detection Logic Fire Protection
Burbank, CA
Fire Alarm Systems Testing & Inspection
Instructor: Bill Hopple
June 9th & 10th, 2010
Fire Detection Logic Protection
Burbank, CA
Intermediate Fire Alarm (NICET I & II)
Instructor: Bill Hopple
June 14th & 15th, 2010
Orange County Fire Dept.
Irvine, CA
Advanced Fire Alarm (NICET III & IV)
Instructor: Bill Hopple
September 7th, 2010
Santa Clara Fire Dept.
Santa Clara, CA
Smoke Control Seminar
Instructor: Bill Hopple
September 8th, 2010
Santa Clara Fire Dept.
Santa Clara, CA
Fire Systems Design
Instructor: Bill Hopple
September 9th, 2010
Santa Clara Fire Dept.
Santa Clara, CA
Fire Alarm Trouble Shooting
Instructor: Bill Hopple
October 5th, 2010
Riverside County Fire Dept.
Riverside, CA
Smoke Control Seminar
Instructor: Bill Hopple
N/A
October 6th, 2010
Riverside County Fire Dept.
Riverside, CA
Fire Systems Design
Instructor: Bill Hopple
N/A
October 7th, 2010
Riverside County Fire Dept.
Riverside, CA
Fire Alarm Trouble Shooting
Instructor: Bill Hopple
N/A
November 2nd, 2010
Contra Costa County Fire District
Fire Alarm Systems Testing & Inspection
Instructor: Frank Rothauser
N/A
November 3rd & 4th, 2010
Contra Costa County Fire District
Intermediate Fire Alarm (NICET I & II)
Instructor: Frank Rothauser
N/A

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CAFAA/AFAA COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Professional Fire Alarm Training Seminars courses held throughout

the United States for:

·        Building and Fire Officials

·        Installers and service personnel

·        Sales personnel, system designers, and engineers

 

Excellent Preparation for all NICET Certification Levels

 

Learn about codes & standards, design & surveys, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems

 


Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection Seminar

This one-day seminar covers the requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, for proper testing and visual inspections of fire alarm systems. Information provided includes: the importance of enforcement of these requirements; "selling" test and inspections to the owner; how to conduct of proper visual inspection; how to conduct a proper acceptance, reacceptance or periodic fire alarm test; the documentation required for tests and inspections; sensitivity testing; and a checklist to aid in the performance of tests and inspections.

Who Should Attend

Building & Fire Officials witnessing acceptance and reacceptance tests Installers performing acceptance and reacceptance tests Technicians performing periodic tests and inspections.

 

Prerequisite - Some fire alarm experience

 

Course materials provided -

Student workbook and Reference Manual

Test and Inspection Checklist

What the attendee needs to bring-

                Pencils, note paper, and highlighter

 

Topics covered:

  • Common Problems with the Plan Review Process

  • Suggestions for Pre-Plan Review Checklists

  • Suggestions for Consistent Submittals

  • Suggestions for Conditional Requirement Stamps on Approved Plans

  • Suggestions for Acceptance Test Checklists

  • How to Perform Battery Calculations

  • How to Perform Voltage Drop Calculations

  • How to Determine Proper Audibility for Fire Alarms Before Devices are Installed

  • How to Determine Proper Strobe Intensity and Placement

  • How to Space Detectors - New Exercises!

    WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Fire and Building Officials involved in Plan Review

  • Fire Alarm Contractors Submitting for Plan Review

  • Fire Alarm System Designers

    MATERIAL PROVIDED

  • Student workbook

  • Reference manual

  • Ruler and compass

    WHAT THE ATTENDEE SHOULD BRING

  • Battery powered calculator

  • Pencils, note paper, and highlighter

     

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    Intermediate Fire Alarm Seminar (NICET Level I-II)

    This two-day seminar covers the layout, installation and
    maintenance of manual and automatic fire alarm systems as well as an in-depth review of the 1999 NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm Code, and the wiring requirements of the 1999 NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code.

    Course materials provided -
    NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2007 edition
    Student workbook and handout material

     

    What the attendee needs to bring-

    Battery powered calculator
    Pencils, note paper, and highlighter
    NICET Program Detail Manual (Click here to download program manuals from http://www.nicet.org)

     

    Who Should Attend -

    Individuals preparing for NICET Level II certification testing
    Designers of fire alarm systems
    Sales and service personnel
    Installers
    Building and Fire Officials

     

    Prerequisite - Two years fire alarm experience - (minimum required for NICET Level II certification)

     

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    Advanced Fire Alarm Seminar (NICET Level III-IV)

    This two-day seminar covers NICET Level III/IV certification training and continuing education requirements; fire alarm system surveys and design; addressable and multiplex systems; system reliability;
    principles of smoke movement in buildings; principles of combustion; application of automatic fire alarm devices; transient protection; power supplies, supplementary circuits, and much more.

    * Course materials provided -
    Student workbook and handout material


    What the attendee needs to bring-
    NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, 2007 edition
    NFPA's Fire Alarm Signaling Systems book
    Battery powered calculator, pencils, note paper, and highlighter

     

    Who Should Attend

    Individuals preparing for NICET Level III/IV certification testing
    Designers of fire alarm systems
    Sales and service personnel

     

    Prerequisite - Five years fire alarm experience and be either a Professional Engineer, NICET Level II certified or have previously attended the AFAA Intermediate Fire Alarm Seminar.

     

    All courses are approved for continuing education credit in a number of states. Contact the AFAA for more information.

     

    More than 98% of previous attendees feel they received fair value for the seminar and would recommend the seminar to others in their profession!

     

    All courses are designed using Power Point and presented utilizing an LCD projector

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