Fire Detection, Suppression & Alarm System Installation Skills Training

🔥 Fire Detection, Suppression & Alarm System Installation Skills Training – Oct 2025

📅 Dates: October 27 – 31, 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 16:30 EAT
📍 Venue: Kenvision Techniks Workshop, Nairobi
💰 Fee: USD 600

🧯 Synopsis

Security and fire alarm systems are the first line of defense against property loss, injuries, and fatalities. Professionals who install these systems must possess the right training, education, and certification to meet jurisdictional requirements.

Kenvision Techniks’ Fire Alarm Installation Course is tailored for individuals aiming to build a career as a fire alarm engineer, designer, salesperson, or technician in the fire protection industry.

📘 Course Duration

• Total Hours: 40–60 hours (depending on delivery mode)
• Format: Classroom lectures, hands-on practical sessions, and assessments

🎯 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand fire safety principles and regulations
✅ Learn components and operations of fire detection and alarm systems
✅ Gain hands-on skills in installing, testing, and maintaining suppression systems
✅ Interpret fire safety codes and standards (NFPA, OSHA, local regulations)
✅ Troubleshoot common fire alarm and suppression system issues

🧩 Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Fire Safety Systems

• Importance of fire detection and suppression systems
• Types of fires (Classes A, B, C, D, K)
• Fire safety regulations and standards (NFPA 72, NFPA 10, local codes)
• Roles and responsibilities of fire system installers

Module 2: Fire Detection Systems

• Types of fire detectors:
• • Smoke detectors (Ionization, Photoelectric, Air Sampling)
  • Heat detectors (Fixed Temp, Rate-of-Rise)
  • Flame detectors (IR, UV, Multi-Spectrum)
  • Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors
• Detector placement and spacing requirements
• Wiring and power supply considerations

Module 3: Fire Alarm Systems

• Components:
• • Control panels (Conventional vs. Addressable)
  • Notification devices (Horns, Strobes, Voice Evacuation)
  • Manual pull stations
• Types of Systems:
• • Conventional, Addressable, and Wireless
• Alarm signaling methods: Local, Remote Monitoring, Central Station

Module 4: Fire Suppression Systems

• Types of suppression systems:
• • Water-based (Sprinkler, Deluge, Pre-action)
  • Gas-based (CO₂, FM-200, Novec 1230)
  • Foam-based systems
  • Dry chemical systems (ABC Powder, Wet Chemical for kitchens)
• Installation techniques for sprinklers and suppression agents
• Manual vs. automatic activation methods

Module 5: Installation & Wiring Practices

• Electrical safety and compliance
• Wiring methods (Class A, Class B circuits)
• Cable types and fire ratings
• Power supply requirements (Primary & Backup)
• Grounding and surge protection

Module 6: Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance

• Pre-installation checks and inspections
• Functional testing of detectors, alarms, and suppression systems
• Troubleshooting common faults
• Maintenance schedules and record-keeping
• Compliance certification and documentation

Module 7: Hands-On Practical Training

• Installation of smoke and heat detectors
• Wiring and configuring fire alarm panels
• Mounting and testing notification devices
• Simulating fire scenarios and system response
• Inspection and maintenance exercises

Module 8: Safety & Emergency Procedures

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Emergency response during system failures
• Evacuation procedures during fire incidents
• Basic first aid and fire extinguisher training

📋 Assessment & Certification

• Written Exam: Fire safety principles, codes, and system design
• Practical Exam: Installation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Certification:
  Participants will receive a “Fire Detection & Suppression System Installer” Certificate upon successful completion.

👷‍♂️ Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Electricians & technicians
• Fire safety professionals
• Building maintenance staff
• Security system installers
• Construction supervisors

🧰 Training Materials Provided

• Training manuals & reference guides
• Installation toolkits (for hands-on sessions)
• Compliance checklists and documentation templates

🔧 Additional Course Objectives

During this Fire Alarm Installation Course, participants will:

• Learn how various industrial fire alarm panels and devices function and fit into a complete system
• Understand configuration, connection, and testing procedures for both conventional and addressable systems
• Recognize automatic and manual fire detector roles and fire alarm output functions
• Identify differences between alarm categories and grades
• Describe the role and responsibilities of a fire alarm installer
• Collaborate effectively with other stakeholders during installation and maintenance

👤 Who’s It For?

Anyone who:

• Needs knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems
• Installs and tests hard-wired systems
• Services or maintains fire alarm systems

Other experience/training needed to take the course: None

📩 Register Now: https://www.kenvisiontechniks.com/applicant
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +254 725 579 251