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Fire Alarm Systems

Codes & Standards Requirements for the Installation, Verification and Testing

Why Choose Fire Alarm Systems Training Course?

The Fire Alarm Systems Training Course provides a comprehensive foundation for professionals responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm infrastructures. Fire remains one of the most significant hazards for industrial, commercial, and high-risk environments, making early detection, system reliability, and rapid response essential elements of any safety strategy. This course offers a detailed exploration of modern fire alarm technologies, enabling participants to develop a clear understanding of smoke, heat, flame, and gas detection principles, along with the engineering requirements that govern system performance and operational continuity.

Participants will examine critical aspects such as fire risk assessment, protection categories, detection zoning, system architecture, wiring configurations, and performance-based design aligned with leading international standards. The course also provides practical insights into the selection and placement of detectors, mitigation of false alarms, interaction with electromagnetic environments, and the integration of fire alarm systems with control panels, power management, safety shutdowns, and communication infrastructure.

By combining theory with practical problem-solving, this Fire Alarm Systems Course equips professionals with the technical competence required to support effective fire protection strategies, enhance workplace safety, and ensure full compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.

What are the Goals?

This Fire Alarm Systems Training Course aims to strengthen participants’ ability to design, review, and manage fire detection systems effectively.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the functions and operating principles of key fire detection technologies
  • Select appropriate detectors based on risk, occupancy, and environmental conditions
  • Define zoning, wiring, and architectural requirements for reliable system design
  • Address false alarm sources and enhance system resilience
  • Apply performance-based design principles aligned with international standards
  • Integrate fire alarm systems with broader safety and emergency response mechanisms

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable for professionals involved in the design, operation, maintenance, or oversight of fire detection and safety systems.

It will greatly benefit:

  • Fire Protection Engineers and Fire System Designers
  • Instrumentation and Electrical Engineers and Technicians
  • Process Control Engineers
  • HSE and Safety Compliance Professionals
  • Fire Safety Officers and Emergency Response Personnel
  • Facility and Plant Maintenance Teams
  • Technical Supervisors responsible for safety-critical equipment

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Fire Alarm Systems Training Course uses a structured combination of instructor-led presentations, practical exercises, and interactive learning techniques to ensure strong comprehension and long-term retention. Participants will take part in case discussions, system design simulations, and troubleshooting activities that reinforce real-world application of concepts. Technical demonstrations and visual materials provide clarity on detector types, system wiring, power arrangements, and alarm communication pathways. Group problem-solving sessions encourage peer learning, while knowledge checks ensure understanding of key principles throughout the course.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to translate theoretical understanding into practical decision-making and confidently contribute to the design, management, and improvement of fire alarm systems within their operational environments.

The Course Content

  • Planning the system
  • The role of fire risk assessment and fire engineering (BS 5839-1, NFPA 72)
  • Type of system
  • Servicing arrangements - planning flowchart and category
  • The meaning of a detection zone and alarm zone
  • The purpose of detection zones, configuration guideline and detection zone safeguards
  • Conventional systems
  • Detection zones
  • Detectors and call points
  • Addressable systems - detectors and call points and digital addressable systems
  • Operation of analogue addressable detectors
  • General fire system engineering principles - detector selection and types
  • Siting of manual call points
  • Categories of false alarm and causes
  • Requirements for service technicians
  • Protection against electromagnetic interference
  • Performance monitoring of newly commissioned systems, system management, servicing and maintenance
  • Audible alarms in noisy areas, alarm zones and external fire alarm devices
  • Siting of control and indicating equipment
  • Location of origin of the fire and Security of control equipment
  • Networked control panels, mains supply-standby supply; life protection and property protection
  • Calculation of standby battery capacity
  • Recommended cable types and mechanical protection of cables
  • Segregation
  • Automatic transmission of alarm signals and category
  • Methods of automatic transmission
  • Standards for alarm receiving centres and siting of equipment
  • Installation work, inspection, testing, commissioning and handover
  • Routine testing
  • Servicing

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
In Partnership With
Anderson
Copex
Coventry
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Available Sessions

Register for Fire Alarm Systems on 06-10 Jul 2026 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 06-10 Jul 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Fire Alarm Systems on 14-18 Sep 2026 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 14-18 Sep 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Fire Alarm Systems on 16-20 Nov 2026 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 16-20 Nov 2026
Fee: US $5,950
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