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Fire Alarm Installation Methods – Online

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Course Length: 14 Hours
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This course provides broad training for attendees to learn proper installation and service requirements for commercial fire alarm systems based on NFPA and ICC codes. NFPA now requires that fire inspection and testing personnel be knowledgeable and trained, and that service personnel be qualified and experienced. Therefore, this course provides the information needed for installers and service technicians to become familiar with fire alarm system requirements necessary to gain certification and prove competence.

Why Fire Alarm Installation Methods?

  • Teaches the code knowledge and practical technical skills you need to design, install and maintain fire alarm systems that comply with NFPA 72 (2013 edition) and NFPA 70 (2011 edition)
  • Prepares students for NICET Level 1 and 2 examinations and to satisfy one of the key requirements for the ESA NTS Certified Alarm Technician – Level II

Topics Explored

  • Introduction
  • Fire Alarm System Introduction
  • Codes and Standards
  • Fire Alarm System Fundamentals
  • Operation of Initiating Devices and IDC Circuits
  • Initiating Devices – Spacing and Location
  • Emergency Control Functions
  • Notification Appliances and Circuits
  • Communication & Reporting
  • Testing, Inspecting, and Maintenance
  • Fire Alarm System Documentation
  • NEC Fire Alarm Wiring Methods
  • Carbon Monoxide Detection
  • Emerging Technologies

+ INCLUDED IN THIS PURCHASE

An e-manual and proctored exam with a pre-approved testing facility is included in this purchase. Prefer print? Add the course’s printed manual to your cart.

What to expect in this course: First, this presentation includes text, audio, graphics, videos and activities to help you absorb the information presented. After that, this course has a short quiz which requires a score of 70% or greater to complete.

Who should attend: Individuals seeking fire certification, technical staff, sales personnel, business owners, fire service and code officials.

State Approvals/Recognition

If you are using this course for licensure in Louisiana, please register for the Louisiana Fire Alarm Installation Methods course.

  • Alabama – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, which is approved by the AL Fire Marshal for Commercial Fire License. 
  • Alaska – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, which is approved by the AK Fire Marshal for Fire Permit License. 
  • Arkansas – FAIM is approved as part of the requirements for the Unrestricted designated manager 
  • Georgia (Cobb County) – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, which is approved by the Cobb County Fire Marshal. 
  • Hawaii – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, which is approved by the State Fire Council/County Fire Marshal Offices.
  • Illinois – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, which is approved by the Iowa State Fire Marshal towards the Fire Alarm Installer license. 
  • Kansas (City of Wichita/Sedgwick County) – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, which is approved by the city and county for those wishing to install fire alarms. 
  • Michigan – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, plus proof of 24 months field experience can be used to fulfill the requirement to be eligible to sit for the Fire Alarm Specialty Technician (FAST) exam.
  • Mississippi –  FAIM is part of the training required for Class B Licenses-System Technician
  • Montana – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, which is approved by the Montana Fire Prevention Licensing program for the Fire Alarm endorsement.
  • New Jersey – FAIM is approved for 10 hours of CORE
  • Oklahoma – FAIM Exam meets the requirements for the OK Commerical Fire Technician/Salesperson exam
  • Tennessee – FAIM approved by the TN Alarm Systems Contractors Board for Qualifier Fire Alarm License
  • Texas – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification, which is approved by the Texas Fire Marshal’s Office towards the Fire Alarm Technician (FAL) and Residential Fire Alarm Superintendant (RAS) licenses 
  • Washington – FAIM is part of the Certified Fire Alarm Technician certification which is approved by the WA State Building Code Council as an alternative to NICET Level II.
    • FAIM is approved for Core subject area through the Washington LNI Electrical Licensing (#WA202-373)

ESA Certifications


This course is included in the certification curriculum tracks for:

  • ESA Certified Systems Integrator (CSI)
  • ESA Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level II
  • ESA Certified Service Technician (CST)
  • ESA Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CFAT) Level II

MORE ON CERTIFICATIONS

Online Courses:

If the student has completed less than ¼ of the course and a request is made to cancel, a refund is available less a 25% administrative fee. Students may choose to transfer their funds to another ESA/NTS provided course if less than ¼ the course has been completed. Transfers will not be issued until the class materials, including the course manual, is returned in like new condition to ESA/NTS. Fund transfers cannot be made to non-ESA/NTS courses due to the varied payment terms established by the Training Providers. Cancellation requests made beyond one-quarter through the course will not be refunded or transferred. Refunds should be expected within thirty days of receipt of returned materials.

Live In-Person and Virtual Courses

Provider Cancellation Policy: Training Providers may cancel a class with at least 5 calendar days’ notice to pre-registered students. Classes may be cancelled without advance notice due to weather conditions or other unforeseeable emergencies. The Training Coordinator determines the conditions that constitute an emergency. All monies paid to the Training Provider for a class that is cancelled shall be fully refunded within 14 business days of the cancellation notice. Students may choose to have their monies credited towards another scheduled class. Students should contact the Training Provider for additional terms and conditions regarding their refund policy. Student Cancellation Policy: If a student cancels an ESA National Training School course more than seven days prior to the class, a refund, less a 25% administrative fee, will be issued. In lieu of canceling, a student can opt to transfer their funds to a future course. There are no refunds or transfers permitted within seven days before the class.
Returns should be sent to: Attn: PO Box 610605 Dallas, TX 75261
Returned items should include a letter regarding the nature of the return, include the student’s name, telephone number and email address.

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