This course reviews building fire protection and detection systems; systems for monitoring and
generating alarms or automatic shutdown of the effected system when potential hazards exist or a fire
has started.

Course Prerequisites

• GTA Instructor-Led Training
  o Instrumentation Systems
  o Measurement Systems

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will have received instruction designed to assist him/her in
the following:

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of national codes for fire protection systems
• Define the terms associated with a protection and detection system.
• Identify and explain the components of a protection and detection system.
• Discuss the procedures for testing and maintaining components of the protection and detection
  system.

Course Outline

1. Code and Standards
2. System Definitions
3. System Components
4. System Testing and Maintenance

Recommended Resources

• GTA Fire and Gas Detection Systems Participant Guide
• GTA Fire and Gas Detection Systems Instructor Presentation.
• National Electric Code (NEC) Article 500.
• National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Codes 497, 58, and 59.
• Internet sites related to fire and gas detection systems.
• Textbooks and other publications related to fire and gas detection systems