2. Course Description
‣ This is a study of private fire protection and
detection systems such as sprinkler and standpipe
systems, chemical extinguishing systems, and
detection systems and devices. Each system is
discussed as to its need, construction,
preventative maintenance and individual uses.
3. Chapter 1
‣ This chapter focuses on fundamental concepts such as fire
behavior, the combustion process, and the chemistry and physics
of fire. It discusses them in relation to the design of fire protection
systems.
Chapter Overview
4. Chapter 1
‣ Describe the difference between fire and combustion.
‣ Identify and describe the elements of the fire triangle.
‣ Identify and describe the elements of the fire tetrahedron.
‣ List and describe the different types of fire.
‣ List and describe the different stages of fire.
‣ List and describe the mechanisms of heat transfer.
‣ List and describe the methods used to extinguish fires.
‣ List and describe the classes of fire and their relationship to
extinguishing agents.
Learning Objective
5. Chapter 2
‣ This chapter explores the code development process and the
model code requirements to install fire protection systems.
Chapter Overview
6. Chapter 2
‣Define the terms code and model code.
‣Name the two most prominent model code organizations.
‣Describe the International Code Council (ICC) model code
development process.
‣Describe the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) model
code development process.
‣Define the terms referenced standard and code amendment.
‣Describe the advantages to governments and organizations
that adopt model codes.
‣List the two most important code-related conditions that
determine the installation requirements for fire protection
systems.
Learning Objective
7. Chapter 3
‣ This chapter focuses on different fire alarm system components,
how they function, and the different signals generated by these
systems.
Chapter Overview
8. Chapter 3
‣ Describe the purpose of a fire alarm system.
‣ List five functions fire alarm systems provide.
‣ List and describe the three types of fire alarm signals.
‣ Discuss the characteristics of conventional fire alarm system technology.
‣ Discuss the characteristics of addressable fire alarm system technology.
‣ Discuss the functions of a fire alarm control unit/panel and annunciator
panel.
‣ List and describe the different components that make up a fire alarm
system.
‣ List and describe devices that interface with a fire alarm system to
supervise the condition of other fire protection systems.
Learning Objective
9. Chapter 4
‣ This chapter discusses fire alarm system classifications and
interface capabilities as well as automatic-detection system
installation requirements, and acceptance, inspection, and
maintenance requirements for fire alarm systems.
Chapter Overview
10. Chapter 4
‣List and discuss the different fire alarm system classifications.
‣List and discuss the interface capabilities between fire alarm
systems and other building fire protection and life safety systems.
‣List and discuss the different conditions, situations, and
circumstances used to determine manual fire alarm and automatic
detection system installation requirements.
‣Describe the different acceptance and periodic inspections, tests,
and maintenance activities required for fire alarm and detection
systems.
Learning Objective
11. Chapter 5
‣ This chapter discusses water, including flow, duration, and
movement as well as water supply, friction loss, stationary fire
pump characteristics, and testing.
Chapter Overview
12. Chapter 5
‣ Define the terms pressure, flow, and duration as they relate to the movement of water.
‣ Discuss the characteristics of the source/supply network and the distribution network.
‣ Discuss the difference between a municipal/public water system and a private water system.
‣ Describe how pumped, gravity, and combined supply systems operate.
‣ Define friction loss and discuss how it affects water flow.
‣ Identify and describe the components of a source/supply network and distribution network.
‣ List and describe the different types of valves found in a source/supply network and distribution
network.
‣ List and describe the different types of fire hydrants found in a source/supply network and
distribution network.
‣ Define the terms static pressure and residual pressure.
‣ List and discuss the characteristics of the two types of National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)-approved stationary fire pumps.
‣ Define the terms churn, total rated head, and peak load in relation to stationary fire pump testing.
Learning Objective
13. Chapter 6
‣ This chapter discusses the importance of a standpipe system to
firefighting.
Chapter Overview
14. Chapter 6
‣ List and describe the different types of standpipes and the
different standpipe classifications.
‣ List and describe the different standpipe system components.
‣ State when and where standpipes and hose systems are required
in buildings.
‣ Reference the design and installation standards that apply to
standpipes.
‣ State the minimum standpipe system design pressure and flow
requirements.
‣ Reference the inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements.
‣ Recognize the possible impairments to standpipe systems.
Learning Objective
15. Chapter 7
‣ This chapter discusses automatic fire sprinkler systems, including
the myths and realities of operation, the components that make
up different systems, types of heads, and choosing, installing, and
testing systems.
Chapter Overview
16. Chapter 7
‣Describe an automatic fire sprinkler system.
‣Discuss the myths and realities associated with automatic fire sprinkler system
operation.
‣List and describe the different components that make up an automatic fire sprinkler
system.
‣List and describe the different types of automatic fire sprinkler system heads.
‣Describe the different types of automatic fire sprinkler systems and the best
applications for those systems.
‣State the factors that determine requirements to install automatic fire sprinkler
systems.
‣Discuss the design concepts behind automatic fire sprinkler systems.
‣List and describe different occupancy and commodity classifications.
‣Discuss the inspection and testing requirements for automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Learning Objective
17. Chapter 8
‣ This chapter discusses the reasons for installation of, as well as
the characteristics and applications for, specialized types of water-
based fire protection systems.
Chapter Overview
18. Chapter 8
‣ State three reasons why, under certain circumstances, the installation
of specialized types of water-based fire protection systems is a better
choice than standard automatic fire sprinkler systems.
‣ Discuss the characteristics and applications for fixed foam systems.
‣ Discuss the characteristics and applications for foam-water sprinkler
and foam-water spray systems.
‣ Discuss the characteristics and applications for water spray fixed
systems.
‣ Discuss the characteristics and applications for water mist systems.
‣ Discuss the inspection and test requirements for acceptance of
specialized water-based fire protection systems.
‣ Recognize the possible impairments to specialized water-based fire
protection systems.
Learning Objective
19. Chapter 9
‣ This chapter discusses the applicable design standards,
components, agents, types of systems, and applications for fixed
wet and dry chemical systems.
Chapter Overview
20. Chapter 9
‣ Describe the characteristics of fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing
systems.
‣ Discuss the hazards fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems most
likely protect.
‣ Describe how fixed wet and dry chemical agents control and extinguish fire.
‣ Describe the characteristics of a pre-engineered system.
‣ Describe the conditions that would require an engineered suppression system.
‣ List the major components that make up fixed wet and dry chemical
extinguishing systems.
‣ Describe the types of fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing systems.
‣ Discuss the various acceptance and periodic inspection, testing, and
maintenance requirements for fixed wet and dry chemical extinguishing
systems.
Learning Objective
21. Chapter 10
‣ This chapter focuses on the agents, applications, applicable design
standards, types of systems, components, and inspection, testing,
and maintenance associated with gaseous agent extinguishing
systems.
Chapter Overview
22. Chapter 10
‣ Describe the physical characteristics of carbon dioxide.
‣ Describe the four application methods for delivery of carbon dioxide.
‣ Describe the physical characteristics of halogenated hydrocarbons
(halons).
‣ Explain the halon numbering identification system.
‣ Describe the physical characteristics of halocarbons and inert gases
(clean agents).
‣ Discuss the two categories of clean agents.
‣ Explain the difference between the two types of aerosol generators.
‣ Discuss the various acceptance and periodic inspections and tests that
are required to certify and maintain gaseous agent extinguishing
systems.
Learning Objective
23. Chapter 11
‣ This chapter discusses code requirements for fire extinguishers,
the different types of fire extinguishers, the different suppression
agents in the extinguishers, and extinguisher ratings.
Chapter Overview
24. Chapter 11
‣ Discuss the fire extinguisher classification system.
‣ List the different extinguishing agents and their applications.
‣ Discuss the fire extinguisher rating system and identify to which
classifications of extinguishers it applies.
‣ Explain why a certain extinguisher classification requires a
conductivity test.
‣ Describe the different types of fire extinguishers and how they
operate.
‣ Explain the acronym PASS in relation to fire extinguisher
operation.
‣ Discuss the inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures for
portable fire extinguishers.
Learning Objective
25. Chapter 12
‣ This chapter discusses the different types of active smoke control
systems that contain, exhaust, and oppose the undesirable
movement of smoke and toxic gases. It also covers code-required
smoke control, design requirements, operational characteristics,
and interaction with fire protection systems.
Chapter Overview
26. Chapter 12
‣ Define the terms smoke control and smoke management.
‣ State the design goals for smoke control systems.
‣ State the design goals for smoke management systems.
‣ Name the three general methods used to control smoke movement.
‣ Describe the four pressure differential methods used to control
smoke.
‣ Describe five design requirements or operational characteristics of
smoke control systems.
‣ List the different life safety and fire protection systems that interface
with smoke control systems and describe how they interact.
‣ Discuss the importance of the acceptance testing and annual
retesting of smoke control and management systems.
Learning Objective
27. Chapter 13
‣ This chapter discusses the various specialized locking
arrangements for ingress and egress, how they interface with fire
protection systems, and the tools, methods, and systems available
to first responders that permit rapid entry to properties and
structures.
Chapter Overview
28. Chapter 13
‣ Identify and describe the three components of the means of egress.
‣ List and describe the override requirements for interior exit stairway
doors.
‣ List and describe the requirements for delayed egress locking systems.
‣ List and describe the requirements for sensor release of electrically locked
egress doors.
‣ List and describe the requirements for door hardware release of
electrically locked egress doors.
‣ Describe the purpose of an emergency building entrance system.
‣ List what is typically found inside an emergency building entrance system.
‣ List and describe the different methods of property access through
security gates and vehicle barriers.
Learning Objective
