Organisation profile
With a focus on electrification, automation and digitalisation, Siemens stands for engineering excellence, innovation and reliability. Operating in Ireland since 1925, Siemens is one of the world’s leading electronics and electrical engineering companies, operating in the industry, energy, building technologies and healthcare sectors, as well as providing infrastructure solutions for cities and metropolitan areas.
Training aim
To provide the attendee with an overview of the current Fire Detection and Alarm standards (IS3218:2013) with a focus on design considerations & installation best practice.
Learning objectives
Attendees should:
- Understand the regulatory environment
- Differentiate between various categories of systems
- False Alarm reduction at Design stage
- Best practice and solutions
- New technology in the Fire Industry
Course outline
1. Air Sampling
2. Siting Of Detectors
3. Voids
4. Audible and Visual Alarms
5. Sound Levels
6. Control and Indicating Equipment (CIE)
7. Cable Type
8. Cable Installation
9. False Alarms
10. Manual Call Points
11. Categories
12. Where Are We Going
13. Q and A
14. Test
Trainer's profile
John Hanlon, Business Development Manager with Siemens Building Technologies - Fire Division. He has 24 years Fire industry experience. John is a electrician by trade and moved in to the Fire Industry as a Commissioning Engineer. Johns' role now involves design and engineering Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression solutions for customers across all industries
Course duration
60 minutes
Assessment & certification
Attendance & successful completion of short exam
Who should attend
Mechanical and Electrical consulting engineers
Website
https://new.siemens.com/ie/en.html