FD&A Advanced Designer Part 2 (3 Days)

Three Days

By taking & successfully completing the part one, two day design unit, followed by the part two, three day unit, in combination with the other units in the qualification’s pathway, delegates will achieve a qualification in the design of fire detection and alarm systems.

 

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

Following on from the successful completion of the design course part 1, delegates can proceed onto part 2. At the end of the second part of the unit, delegates will take a 2hour 45minute multiple choice closed book examination

The second part of the course material will take delegates through the basic requirements of BS 6266 with regards to FD&A systems within electronic equipment installations.

Further techniques will be explained and practiced with regards to achieving the required sound pressure levels within accessible spaces, along with design principles for Visual Alarm Devices. At a later stage in the course, we will also run through how to design radial circuits to take account of voltage drop and the different calculation methods available to do this.

We will work through the requirements of the BS 7273 suit of standards in relation to the operation of other fire protection measures, including part 4 for the actuation of release mechanisms for doors and part 6 with regards to interfacing with ancillary systems and equipment.

The requirements of the construction product standards, BS EN 54 will be discussed, in particular BS EN 54-13 for compatibility & connectability. BS 5266 and other standards associated with emergency lighting will also be touched on.

The recommendations and guidance of BS 9999 & BS 9991 with regards to the design & management of fire safety within buildings will explained to the level of extents deemed appropriate for the syllabus, with regards to occupancy characteristics, fire growth rates and risk profiles.

Towards the end of the course delegates will also be taken through false alarm management, fault finding and maintenance requirements.

For more information, please watch our short video of approximately 6 minutes to find out more.

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