FD&A Advanced Commissioner (2 Days)

Fire Detection and Alarm Advanced Commissioner Course

By taking & successfully completing this two day unit in combination with the other units in the qualification’s pathway, delegates will achieve a  qualification in the commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems.

***Please note BS 5839-1:2017 is still being used for training and exams until further notice***

The Fire Detection and Alarm Advanced Commissioner is a two day course intended to provide technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake and complete the necessary work to commission FD&A systems.

The course begins by discussing the various codes of practice that commissioning technicians will need to be familiar with during the course of their work. We will also discuss the standard format used to produce a code of practice.

We will look at the documentation that should be provided to the technician to allow the commissioning process to run smoothly, the specific responsibilities of the commissioning technician and the knowledge required to successfully complete the commissioning process.

Specific system design requirements will be covered, including the positioning of manual call points, detector spacing, detector heights and the various consideration relating to the position of detectors in relation to other obstructions & equipment within a protected space. 

Advanced considerations for cellular ceilings, closely spaced beams, apex roofs, pitched roofs and beam detectors will be discussed. Considerations with regards to alarm zone configuration and visual alarm devices will also be covered.   

As part of the commissioning process, we will also need to check that the level of workmanship is acceptable, as well as checking the system & its circuits for integrity. Therefore, the course will cover the general inspection checks that need to be made as well as circuit testing methods, ohm’s law and the power equation.

Documentation and labelling are also of key importance in relation to all aspects of fire detection and alarm systems, and as such will be covered throughout the course, alongside other important considerations such as electrical safety & isolation.