Format: Live Webinar (recording available on-demand for those who register and are unable to attend the live presentation)
Date: June 11, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern (1 hour presentation plus Q&A time) recording will be available on-demand following live webinar
Location: Online through GoToWebinar (access link will be emailed following registration, computer or compatible mobile device with Internet connection required)
Course Description
This course provides an overview of fire alarm system installation requirements commonly found in supply chain distribution facilities. The presenter will discuss how to review project specifications, drawings, and system components to verify proper installation and code compliance for commissioning. This includes identifying installation deficiencies, workmanship issues, and equipment-related failures that can affect system performance, reliability, and lifecycle. Participants will gain practical knowledge to improve the quality and effectiveness of fire alarm commissioning activities.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to review fire alarm documents and specifications to determine site commissioning acceptance requirements
- Explain assessing fire alarm wiring and device installation for compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
- Describe how to verify proper installation of fire alarm system equipment according to design requirements for supply chain facilities.
- Understand the operation of monitored interfaces and life safety system integrations.
- Identify installation deficiencies that could affect system reliability, functionality, or final acceptance.
Instructor
Mark Jones, CET
Mark Jones has over 40 years experience in fire protection and is a Senior Fire Protection Consultant at Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He has extensive experience with fire alarm systems including managing system installations, conducting on-site inspections to identify deficiencies and performing new system commissioning.
Mark holds a Level II certification from NICET in Fire Alarm Systems as well as state licenses in Michigan and Ohio.
Continuing Education
- International Code Council - ICC Approved for 0.1 CEUs
- NICET Continuing Professional Development
- Pennsylvania UCC Approved Continuing Education Provider
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Continuing Education
Certificates can be used as supporting documentation for continuing education training required by Academy Certification Exams for ACE Certifications. Fire Smarts is an ACE Recognized Training Provider. Continuing education credit is determined as one training credit per training contact hour.
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.
