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Fire Detection & Fire Alarm Systems - Design

Module unit 2 - Design to BS 5839

Registered list price: £275.00 + VAT

Non registered list price: £305.00 + VAT

Duration: 2 days

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This course provides understanding of the design process of fire detection and fire alarms systems to BS 5839-1:2013. It will also enable you to complete designs for non-domestic premises. This module is designed to meet the knowledge requirements of the relevant standards of the BAFE Scheme. Before enrolling in this course, you must have completed the Unit 1, the fundamental course in Fire Detection & Fire Alarm Systems BS 5839 Part 1&6.

Understanding detection zone size
Understanding alarm zone size
Technology of system components and principles of detection
Sound pressure level requirements
Advanced detector spacings
Understand certificate requirements
False alarm issues
Battery standby/capacity
Cause and effect
Communication with the fire and rescue service

Candidates should be familiar with electrical system design. Suitable candidates should already work within the electrical industry and have a basic understanding of the requirements of fire alarms in the UK.

Candidiates must have first completed the Understanding of Fire Alarm Design and Certification to BS5839 Part 1&6 Modular Course Unit 1 - Fundamentals.

The learner will have an understanding of the design process of fire detection and fire alarms systems to BS 5839-1:2013 and be able to complete to designs for non-domestic premises.

At the moment this course is running at:

City Building, Glasgow

39 Blairtummock Road, Queenslie, Glasgow, G33 4ND

University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness College

1 Inverness Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA

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Once you have completed this course we recommend you consider the following:

Fire Detection & Fire Alarm Systems BS5839-1 Modular Course Unit 3 - Installation

To gain an understanding of the installation process of fire detection and fire alarm systems.

Candidates completing this course may also want to consider applying for the BAFE scheme.