Unit 11 - Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Dwellings
The requirement for fire alarm systems in dwellings requires specialised knowledge, covered in BS 5839-6. This half day course, supplementing the knowledge gained in Unit 1, will provide anyone involved in fire alarm systems for dwellings the understanding and knowledge of BS 5839-6 necessary to speak with confidence on this specialised, technical field.
For anyone involved in dwellings this course will prove invaluable either when fielding client’s questions, designing systems or for building specialists in considering the implications of the fire alarm requirement alongside Approved Document B.
The Course
This intensive course is run over half a day and will provide you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to work with fire alarm systems in dwellings as required by BS 5839-6.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for anyone involved in dwellings, with particular benefit to sales engineers and fire alarm system designers.
Programme
The course will detail the following points
- Grades and categories of protection recommended
- Approved Document B in relation to BS 5839-6
- Technology requirements for system grades
- Monitoring and interlinking systems
- Sound pressures
- Mixed systems
- Certification and maintenance
Outcome
All delegates will be provided with a comprehensive manual covering the material included throughout the training and additional support material, serving as a valuable point of reference after completion of the course. The ongoing assessment included in the course will allow the trainer to monitor progress and provide additional assistance to learning where required.
Delegates achieving 75% or more in the assessments will be awarded an FIA certificate stating that they have attended and passed the course.
Benefits
Benefits to the individual and your company include an understanding and knowledge of BS 5839-6 and its relation to Approved Document B, giving the delegate confidence in speaking to clients about fire protection in dwellings. This course will prove invaluable for companies working in this specialised field.
Cost
- £150 per delegate ( FIA members)
- £225 per delegate (Non-members)
Prices exclude VAT which will be applied at the current rate
NB: To assist you in your learning and as a means of reference following this course you will be issued with a manual. The course contains periodic assessment, carried out at intervals during the day. You will be required to refer to your notes and to the manual during these assessments, assessments include, multi choice, short written and 1 or 2 word answers.
If you have a recognised learning difficulty or dyslexia please contact our training department at the time booking, so that we can make our trainer aware of your learning needs.
The FIA will make reasonable arrangements to assist any delegate that has a recognised learning difficulty or dyslexia, any additional costs incurred will be passed back to the delegate or their employer.
You may be asked to provide proof of testing for dyslexia or learning difficulty prior to or on commencement of the course.
