Format: Live Webinar (recording available on-demand for those who register and are unable to attend the live presentation)
Date: November 19, 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
Fire alarm system pathways carry a signal between two or more locations ensuring proper communication between the system control panel and components. This course provides an analysis of pathway classifications based on Chapter 12 of NFPA 72 ‘National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code’. The presentation will explore the design criteria, physical separation requirements, and performance characteristics of Class A, Class B, and Class X circuits. Emphasis is given to practical application, software layout traps, and field-testing protocols required to ensure code compliance and seamless project approval.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the purpose and use of fire alarm pathway classifications
- Learn the characteristics of Class A, Class B and Class X circuits
- Understand how pathway rules are applied to fire alarm design and installation
Instructor
John Simpson, CET
John Simpson has over 30 years’ experience in the fire alarm and security industry and serves as a Senior Signaling Systems Designer for Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He holds a Level III NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems with direct experience performing installation, inspection, repair, and design of signaling systems.
John’s experience includes working on a variety of occupancy types including correctional facilities, healthcare, retail, residential and DOE facilities.
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.
