NJATC Fire Alarm Systems - Second Edition

Bunker, Merton

Published by National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Upper Marlboro, Marland, 2008

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421 Pages. Congratulations and welcome to the field of fire alarms. Fire alarm systems are unique and complex systems that require a high level of worker expertise. This text is designed to help you further develop your understanding of fire alarm systems, how they work and how they should be installed. Fire alarm systems are designed and installed to protect people and property. Because these systems involve life safety, fire alarm systems must be treated much differently than other building systems, such as Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or burglar alarm systems. Fire alarm systems have special installation codes and design criteria. In fact, there are many other things that make fire alarm systems unique from other building systems. Contents: Chapter 1 Course Introduction, Chapter 2 Codes and Standards, Chapter 3 Fundamentals, Chapter 4 Initiating Devices, Chapter 5 Notification Appliances, Chapter 6 Wiring and Wiring Methods, Chapter 7 System Interfaces, Chapter 8 Advanced Detection Topics, Chapter 9 Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications Systems, Chapter 10 Plans and Specifications, Chapter 11 Supervising Stations, Chapter 12 Single- and Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms and Household Fire Alarm Systems (Dwellings), Chapter 13 Inspecting, Testing and Maintenance, Chapter 14 IMSA Certification, Chapter 15 NICET Certification, Annex A IMSA Sample Exam, Annex B NICET Sample Exam, Annex C One Prosperity Place Specifications, and Annex D One Prosperity Place Drawings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: NJATC Fire Alarm Systems - Second Edition
• Publisher: National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Upper Marlboro, Marland
• Publication Date: 2008
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: Second Edition
• Condition: Very Good