09/26/2025
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Skills / Knowledge
Ohm’s Law
Fire Alarm System Fundamentals
Fire Alarm System Documentation
Fire Alarm System Initiating Devices
Fire Alarm System Notification Appliances
Fire Alarm Inspection/Testing/Maintenance (ITM)
Protected Premises Alarm Systems
Issued on
September 26, 2025
Expires on
Does not expire
Earning Criteria
Required
course
Ohm’s Law
Ohm’s Law is a formula that was first published in 1827, and was derived from the observations of the relationship between voltage, current and resistance that was made by Georg Ohm. Ohm’s Law is used in the design of electrical circuits; the troubleshooting of electrical circuits using measurements compared to known values; and calculating the proper battery and power supply sizing. Ohm’s Law applies to any device, equipment, or component that is electrical in nature. Knowledge and practical application of Ohm’s Law is a skill that will enhance electrical competence.
The topics covered in this course are listed below:
Define common terms and symbols associated with electricity.
Cite advances and discoveries in history associated with electricity.
Explain the characteristics of voltage, current and resistance.
Perform simple calculations using Ohm’s Law to find voltage, current and resistance in a circuit.
3 Contact-Hours
course
Fire Alarm System Fundamentals
The purpose of fire alarm and signaling systems is to protect life and property. NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, provides the requirements for the basic functions and fundamentals for fire alarm systems. Fire alarm system fundamentals govern the aspects of the equipment; system design and installation; the qualification requirement of personnel; power supplies; and system signals.
The topics covered in this course are listed below:
Define common terms associated with fire alarm system fundamentals.
Describe the requirements associated with fire alarm system equipment.
Explain the personnel qualification requirements for the System Designer, the System Installer, Inspection, Testing (ITM), and Service Personnel, the Programming Personnel, and Plans Examiners and Inspectors.
List the requirements for the primary and secondary power supplies attached to fire alarm and signaling systems.
Identify the characteristics of alarm, supervisory and trouble signals and system conditions to determine how they are processed by the fire alarm system.
3 Contact-Hours
course
Fire Alarm System Documentation
The Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72, requires that all aspects of a fire alarm system design, testing, service, repair and acceptance be documented. This requirement applies to new and existing systems, and it does not limit additional documentation from being generated. The documentation associated with fire alarm and signaling systems ensure the equipment is properly maintained and will perform as designed during a fire or other emergency. The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) will make periodic inspections to ensure fire alarm and signaling systems are properly maintained by examining required documentation.
The topics covered in this course are listed below:
Define common terms associated with fire alarm system documentation.
Cite the minimum documentation required to be generated and stored in association with the design, installation, repair and service of fire alarm and signaling systems.
Describe the items required to be include in fire alarm system design layout and shop drawings.
Properly fill out completing and acceptance documentation associated with fire alarm and signaling systems.
List the forms and items required to be documented when inspecting, testing and maintaining systems.
Explain the NFPA 72 requirements for the handling, retention and maintenance of documentation generated for the life of a fire alarm and signaling system.
3 Contact-Hours
course
Fire Alarm System Initiating Devices
Fire alarm and signaling systems rely on initiating devices to transmit a change-of-state, which signal is processed by programming to activate outputs. Initiating devices attached to a fire alarm system are either automatic, or manually activated. Initiating devices detect particles of combustion, heat, gases, temperature, position of valves and monitors equipment. The performance of initiating devices requires the proper selection, location according to NFPA 72, the Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
The topics covered in this course are listed below:
Define common terms and symbols associated with initiating devices.
Explain the purpose of initiating devices and describe each type.
Cite NFPA 72 general requirements for smoke and heat detectors.
Recognize the proper construction, location and mounting of manually actuated alarm-initiating devices.
List the types of supervisory initiating devices and the requirements of the application when installed.
3 Contact-Hours
course
Fire Alarm System Notification Appliances
Notification Appliances attached to fire alarm and signaling systems provide indication to occupants using visual, audible, tactile and textual methods. Notification appliances are designed to be perceived by any person and the appliances stimulate either the sense of sight, touch or hearing. Fire alarm and signaling system designers will select the appropriate appliance for the application. Sleeping areas will have low-frequency sounders, occupancies where large number or people gather will have voice instructions, or those with extreme hearing loss may have devices to shake their bed to awaken them. Fire alarm system notification appliances are required and it is essential to the protection of life.
The topics covered in this course are listed below:
Define common terms associated with notification appliances.
Explain the purpose and general requirements associated with notification appliances.
Describe the classes of DC-powered and AC-powered notification appliance circuits and the effects of voltage drop and electrical dB loss.
Determine the difference in Public Mode and Private Mode applications utilizing notification appliances.
Recognize the requirements of audible and visual notification appliance characteristics.
Compare the operation of textual, tactile and graphical notification appliances.
3 Contact-Hours
course
Fire Alarm ITM (Inspection/Test/Maintenance)
The inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm and signaling systems will start when the system is commissioned, and end when it is removed from service. The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) requires periodic inspections and testing to ensure systems will operate as designed. Fire alarm and signaling systems are required to be maintained, and deficiencies or impairments found during inspections and testing must be corrected. The periodic Inspection, testing and maintenance is performed according to NFPA 72 by qualified personnel, and the responsibility of the Owner.
The topics covered in this course are listed below:
Common terms associated with inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM).
Describe the responsibilities of the Owner and Technician associated with ITM, impairments and deficiencies.
Explain the NFPA 72 requirements for visual and functional testing of equipment, appliances and devices to include documentation.
Identify the frequency of inspection and testing required and the proper methods for testing.
Determine the requirements listed in NFPA 72 for household fire alarm systems and carbon monoxide (CO) detection.
Demonstrate the methods and frequency when testing releasing systems, emergency communication systems (ECS) and in-building communication systems.
4 Contact-Hours
course
Protected Premises Alarm Systems
The Protected Premises Alarm and Signaling System is the basis of all other systems found in the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72. The purpose of a Protected Premises Alarm and Signaling Systems is to protect life and property from the losses due to fire within the building they are installed, and NFPA 72 allows Dedicated Systems. Dedicated systems will perform emergency control functions to enhance the survivability during a fire when building codes do not require a fire alarm system. The features of a protected premises are the basic fundamentals that are found in dedicated systems, fire alarm systems and emergency voice and communication systems.
The topics covered in this course are listed below:
Define common terms associated with a protected premises.
Describe the functions and purpose of a protected premises alarm and signaling system.
Identify the class designation and performance characteristics of Signaling Line Circuits (SLC), Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) and Initiating Device Circuits (IDC).
Determine the proper response to fire alarm system inputs and the required outputs.
Describe the operation and basic requirements of common emergency control functions.
Explain the operation of low-power radio equipment and the performance requirements of devices.
4 Contact-Hours
