Introduction to Smoke Control Systems - Recorded Webinar

Format: Instant Access Recorded Webinar

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

Course Description: A smoke control system is intended to control the movement of air in a building and is part of the life safety systems present in the event of a fire. These systems can consist of multiple different components and use a variety of methods to achieve its design objective, which is typically to maintain a tenable environment long enough for all occupants to egress the building. This course will cover the purpose and components of these systems as well as provide an understanding of the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance considerations when using these systems.

Learning Objectives:
•Describe a smoke control system
•Learn when and where smoke control systems are required
•Understand the design considerations for smoke control systems
•Describe proper maintenance of smoke control systems

Eddie Farrow

Eddie Farrow has more than 14 years experience in fire protection and is the Assistant Regional Practice Leader for the Southeast Region at Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He has managed projects around the world for numerous occupancies including healthcare, industrial, and mercantile, but has had a particular focus on high rise residential and commercial facilities throughout his career. Eddie has a broad range of expertise and specializes in smoke control systems from design throughout construction, continuing on to the maintenance of those systems.

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.