Special Hazards Fire Suppression System Technician

The Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan

National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

Anonymous

3.6K

OJT hours

First Period

900

• Company Policies • Vehicles, Tools and Equipment • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards • Basic Plans and Specifications • Basic Wiring

Second Period

900

• Introduction to Safety and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Sheets • Basic First Aid • Principles of Combustion • Standard Symbols • Basics of Codes and Standards • Basic Communication Skills • Layout Simple Designs

Third Period

900

• Materials and Components • Hazard Analysis • Detection Methods - Automatic Fire Detectors • Detector Spacing – Automatic Fire Detectors • Fundamentals of Fire Extinguishment • Extinguishing Agents • Cylinder Handling • Electrical Code Requirements • Basic Fire Alarm Systems • Area, Volume and Weight Calculations

Fourth Period

900

• Engineering Drawings and Submittals • Controls, Alarms and System Supervision • Special Hazards Systems Inspections • Business Communications • System Piping Requirements • Room Integrity Testing • Piping Pressurization and Puff Testing • Visual Inspection of Cylinders • Final Acceptance Testing • Interconnections between Fire Alarm Systems and Suppression Systems

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