Maricopa Community Colleges  ELA256   19886-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/08/87
ELA256 19886-20046 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Fire Alarm Systems
Basic components, operation, installation, checkout, trouble-shooting and maintenance of fire alarm systems for journeymen inside wiremen. Prerequisites: Indentured Apprentice Status with the Phoenix Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELA256   19886-20046 Fire Alarm Systems
1. Describe the types and operation of the basic components of fire alarm systems, including the control unit, initiating device circuits, indicating appliance circuits, power supply, and supplementary circuits. (I-III)
2. Connect and circuit a fire alarm system. (IV)
3. Test a fire alarm system, upon system startup, for proper operation. (V)
4. Describe periodic maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on the various components of a fire alarm system. (VI)
5. Define terms associated with the components, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. (I-VI)
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ELA256   19886-20046 Fire Alarm Systems
    I. Basic Fire Alarm Systems
        A. Types of Systems
        B. Basic Components
      II. Alarm Initiating Devices
          A. Manual Stations
          B. Automatic Alarm Initiating Devices
            1. Classification
            2. Installation Wiring
        III. Alarm Indicating Appliances
            A. Audible
            B. Visible
            C. Audible/Visible
            D. Permanent Recordings
            E. Installation Wiring
          IV. Fire Alarm Installation
              A. Location of System Components
              B. Power Supplies
              C. National and Local Codes
              D. Manufacturer's Instructions
              E. Circuits
            V. Start-up and Checkout
                A. Manufacturer's Recommended Instructions
                B. General Procedures
                  1. Check of Installation Wiring
                  2. Normal Operation (Supervisory Condition)
                  3. Supervision of Circuits
                  4. Alarm Operation
              VI. Maintenance and Trouble Shooting Procedures
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