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Introduction to Fire Alarm & Detection Systems
Course Description
The primary function of a fire alarm is to alert the occupants of a building to the presence of a fire. It may also perform other functions. For instance, the system can be designed to simultaneously alert the fire department by means of a direct or relayed signal where a rapid response by the fire department is essential.

This course is designed to provide the participant with the due knowledge and skills that enable them to build up and effectively manage fire alarm and detection systems based on NFPA 72

This course is designed to provide the participant with the due knowledge and skills that enable them to build up and effectively manage fire alarm and detection systems based on NFPA 72

This course is intended for architects, building designers, electrical engineers, loss prevention professionals, contractors, civil estimators, HSE staff, facility managers and general audience.

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

  • Lectures
  • Workshop & Work Presentation
  • Case Studies and Practical Exercise
  • Videos and General Discussions

DAY ONE

  • Introduction to NFPA 72
  • Definitions &Terminology
  • Purpose of Fire Alarm Systems
  • Device and System Compatibility
  • Circuits and Pathways

DAY TWO

  • Main components of fire alarm and detection system
  • Power Sources
  • System Calculations
  • Initiating Devices
  • Automatic Detection Methods
  • Prevention of Nuisance and False Alarms
  • System Notification Appliances
  • Relocation and Evacuation Signals

DAY THREE

  • Smoke Detector Operation
  • Smoke Detector Spacing
  • Heat Detector Operation
  • Heat Detector Spacing
  • Gas Detector
  • Combined Detector
  • Fire alarm system layout (workshop)

DAY FOUR

  • Logic and Control Functions
  • Types of Fire Alarm Systems
  • Protective Premises Systems
  • Proprietary Supervising Stations
  • Central Station Systems
  • Remote Station Systems
  • Auxiliary Systems
  • Guard’s Tour Service

DAY FIVEE

  • Fire Alarm System Repair and Maintenance
  • Emergency Voice and Alarm Communication Systems (EVAC)
  • System Integrity and Supervision
  • System Periodic Test
  • Fire Suppression Systems
  • Fire alarm system testing (practical)

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.

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Course Rounds

5 Days
Code Date Venue Fees Action
HSE175-01
2026-05-31
Dubai
USD 5450
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HSE175-02
2026-08-02
Amman
USD 5450
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HSE175-03
2026-10-25
Dubai
USD 5450
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HSE175-04
2026-12-27
Cairo
USD 5450
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