Fire Alarm System Inspection and Testing June 21, Fire Alarm Plan Review June 22, IBC Fire Alarm Requirements June 23, 2011

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1 SEMINARS SPONSORED BY: AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM ASSOCIATION Fire Alarm System Inspection and Testing June 21, 2011 Fire Alarm Plan Review June 22, 2011 IBC Fire Alarm Requirements June 23, 2011 Plano Fire Department 1901 Ave. K Plano, TX 75074

2 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TESTING AND INSPECTIONS SEMINAR CONTENT Why Test and Inspect? Visual Inspection - Enforcement of Requirements - How to Conduct a Visual Inspection - Selling Testing and Inspections to the Owner - Documentation - Testing Requirements Functional Tests - Acceptance Testing - How to Conduct Functional Tests - Reacceptance Testing - Using a Checklist - Periodic Testing - Sensitivity Testing - Documentation Upon completion of this seminar, each participant will be able to apply the proper inspection and testing requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, Chapter 14, 2010 Edition. 6 Contact Hours Continuing Education - Participant must attend entire seminar to receive credit. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Fire and Building Officials witnessing Acceptance and Reacceptance Tests Installers and technicians performing Acceptance and Reacceptance Tests Engineers specifying Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance MATERIAL PROVIDED Student workbook and reference manual AFAA members, their employees, and government employees $219 each Registration fee includes coursebook, coffee, lunch

3 FIRE ALARM PLAN REVIEW SEMINAR CONTENT - Common Problems with the Plan Review Process - How to Perform Battery Calculations - How to Perform Voltage Drop Calculations - How to Locate Detectors - How to Determine Proper Audibility Before Appliances are Installed - Suggestions for Consistent Submittals - How to Determine Proper Strobe Intensity and Placement - Suggestions for Pre-Plan Review Checklist - Suggestions for Conditional Requirement Stamps on Approved Plans - Suggestions for Acceptance Test Checklists In this seminar, each participant will apply formulas to perform battery and voltage drop calculations, select proper notification appliances for particular applications and apply proper smoke detector location. They will be able to determine the items required for fire alarm plan submittals and discuss methods to improve the plan review process. 7 Contact Hours Continuing Education - Participant must attend entire seminar to receive credit. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Fire and Building Officials involved in Plan Review Fire Alarm Contractors Submitting for Plan Review Fire Alarm System Designers MATERIAL WE PROVIDE Student workbook, reference manual, and compass MATERIAL YOU PROVIDE Calculator, pencil, and eraser AFAA members, their employees, and government employees $219 each Registration fee includes coffee, lunch, and a student workbook/reference manual

4 UNDERSTANDING IBC FIRE ALARM REQUIRMENTS COURSE CONTENT How to Use Codes and Standards General Building Code Fire Alarm Requirements Specific Fire Requirements by Use Group and Occupant Load Understanding the Organization and Structure of the International Building Code (IBC) Practice Exercises Upon completion of this seminar, each participant should be able to determine the fire alarm requirements of the International Building Code by building use group and occupant load. 7 Contact Hours Continuing Education - Participant must attend entire seminar to receive credit. RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES Basic knowledge of Building and Fire Code Requirements for Fire Alarms MATERIAL PROVIDED Student workbook and reference manual NOTE: You must bring IBC-2009 or order a copy from us AFAA members, their employees, all government employees $219 each Registration fee includes a student workbook, coffee, and lunch.

5 Choose the seminar(s) you wish to attend: Testing and Inspection Fire Alarm Plan Review IBC Fire Alarm Requirements June 21, 2011, 8 am - 4 pm June 22, 2011, 8 am - 4 pm June 23, 2011, 8 am - 4 pm AFAA members and AFAA members and AFAA members and government employees $219 each government employees $219 each government employees $219 each I plan to attend all 3 seminars: AFAA members & government employees $657 each. 3 or more $591 each Non-members $807 each. 3 or more $726 each Yes, I want to order a copy of IBC-2009 ($99 members $110 non-members) WHERE: Plano Fire Department 1901 Ave. K Plano, TX The registration fee includes coffee, lunch, and course material. Please make checks payable to: Automatic Fire Alarm Association PO Box 1569 Jasper, GA (678) 454-FIRE (3473) (678) FAX You can make a secure payment online at Full payment is required prior to attending the seminar. REGISTRATION FORM Please check one: AFAA member, or government employee Non-member Please type or print: Organization Street Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) Credit Card No. Exp. Date Cardholder Name (Please Print) Billing address (if different than above) Attendee(s) Name Name Name Cancellation and refund policy: A full refund of the seminar registration fee may be obtained provided AFAA receives written notification at least 7 days prior to the start of the seminar. All other cancellations will be subject to a minimum $25 to $100 cancellation fee. No-shows are ineligible for refunds. Special circumstances will be handled on a case by case basis. AFAA seminars are subject to cancellation when pre-registration fall below the minimum number of 20 attendees. AFAA is not responsible for losses resulting from the cancellation of any seminar.