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C2) Fire Alarm Plan Review and Integration with a Fire Sprinkler System
Thursday, April 18 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Presented by Rob Geislinger, Field Service Coordinator, National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
Boulder Falls Inn Conference Center – Lebanon, Oregon
Registration for this institute has closed.
If you have any questions or to verify if onsite registration is available, please email [email protected]. Thank you!
Class Description
This course will provide attendees with the requirements from the International Fire Code and NFPA 72 related to fire alarm system installations. Criteria to be discussed include: what criteria should be on fire alarm drawings; battery and voltage drop calculations; installation criteria for initiating devices and notification appliances; emergency voice alarm systems; and compliant vs. noncompliant methods for transmitting the fire alarm signal from the protected premises to the supervising station. Basic criteria for integrating fire alarm systems with automatic sprinkler systems will also be addressed.
Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the criteria in the IFC and NFPA 72 related to fire alarm plan submittals.
2. Discuss the requirements from NFPA 72 relating to proper installation criteria for initiating devices as outlined in Chapter 17 of NFPA 72.
3. Address the installation requirements for notification appliances and voice alarm communication systems.
4. Cover compliant vs. noncompliant methods for transmitting the fire alarm signal from the protected premises to the supervising station.
About our Presenter
 After serving for several years as a volunteer firefighter, Rob began his professional career with Parker Fire Protection District (PFPD) in Colorado. He served as a firefighter, paramedic, and lieutenant before finding his calling in fire prevention. Starting as Assistant Fire Marshal, he rose to become Fire Marshal and retired as Fire Marshal from SMFRA in 2010 to pursue a Masters Degree as a chaplain. While serving in PFPD and SMFRA he served as Fire Marshals Association of Colorado as code committee chair, legislative chair, Secretary, and President.
After completing his Master's Degree, he served the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC) as Fire & Life Safety Section Chief as the fire, building, and life safety code official for the several code enforcement programs under DFPC authority. Rob retired from DFPC and began his career with the National Fire Sprinkler Association in April 2018. He resides in beautiful Elizabeth, Colorado with his wife and two teenage children.
Class Materials/Books to Reference
International Fire Code (IFC) and NFPA 72
Target Audience
Building Officials, Fire Code Officials, Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors
Level of Expertise
Intermediate
Continuing Education: ICC Preferred Provider Approved CEUs
This course offers six in-person hours; 0.6 ICC CEUs.
OBOA is proud to be an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program.
ICC PPP CEUs: 6 hours / 0.6 CEUs
An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Participation in all OBOA courses meet the needs for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.
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