Fire Alarm System Replacement - Recorded Webinar

Format: Instant Access Recorded Webinar

CEUs: Based on 1 contact hour of training (see CEUs tab for details)

Course Description: An important decision for facilities managers is when to replace a fire alarm system rather than continue to perform repairs. This course will focus on understanding when a fire alarm system replacement should be considered and best practices for performing an upgrade. Common repair situations that lead to a system upgrade will be discussed including what information is needed to make an informed decision. A review of applicable codes and documentation requirements for replacing a fire alarm system will be covered along with design considerations such as wiring, proprietary equipment and monitoring communication methods.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand what is considered a traditional repair versus an issue that may justify a system replacement.
• Identify what code requirements apply to a fire alarm system upgrade.
•Describe best practices and upgrade considerations when performing for fire alarm system replacement.
• Learn what documentation is required when replacing a fire alarm system.

Mike Valkenaar, CET

Mike Valkenaar has over 20 years of experience in low voltage systems for fire protection and security and is a designer at Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He has extensive experience as a technician, installer, plan reviewer and designer of fire alarm systems for various occupancy types, including complex multi-story and mixed-use structures. Mike holds a Level III NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification and is an active member of NFPA.

Continuing Education (see details under Certificate section below)

- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.1 CEU's

- NICET Continuing Professional Development

- Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider

- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education

Certificate of Completion:

• Each participant registered, attending the full live training webinar or viewing the post-live recorded on-demand webinar will receive a Certificate of Completion (you must be registered under your name to receive a certificate, one certificate per registered participant). This certificate will include the participants name, training subject, date, number of training hours completed and the Fire Smarts name, address and phone number.
• Certificates will comply with International Code Council (ICC) CEU requirements for ICC approved training courses. Fire Smarts is an approved training provider of the ICC. ICC CEU’s are assigned based on 0.1 CEU per training contact hour.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for CPD points required for NICET certification. This applies to the “Additional Education” section of NICET Policy #30 on Continuing Professional Development that allows for CPD points for education to advance, broaden and enhance technical knowledge and job skills.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for credit hours required for re-certification as part of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) program. Continuing education credit is determined as one credit per training contact hour.
• Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for continuing education (CE) hours for Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications. Fire Smarts is a continuing education source under "Nationally Recognized Training Providers”. Continuing education hours are determined as one CE hour per training contact hour.

Webinar Training

This webinar is presented online in a directing and discussion style of teaching. A clear and detailed presentation of the content is given with the aid of PowerPoint presentation slides. Participant questions are encouraged to facilitate understanding and practical application exercises will be given where applicable to the content.