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Minnesota Association of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association Fire Marshal s Association of Minnesota General Members

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Minnesota Association of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association Fire Marshal s Association of Minnesota General Members

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    1. Minnesota Association of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association Fire Marshal’s Association of Minnesota General Membership Meeting New Brighton, MN December 14, 2005

    2. Tom Antal, Fire Protection Consultant Antal & Associates, Inc. Minnetonka, MN

    3. 24 years in the fire alarm industry Fire Alarm System Contractor (1981 – 1991) Simplex Pyrotronics (Norwest Center, 56-story high-rise) Michaud Cooley Erickson Consulting Engineers Minneapolis, MN Fire Alarm System Designer/Consultant (1991 – 2004) Hennepin County Medical Center Fire alarm System Replacement Design and Specifications IDS Tower Fire Alarm System Replacement General Mills

    4. Agenda What is the Automatic Fire Alarm Association and how can it help the fire service community in Minnesota? What is the Minnesota Association of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association and how can it help the fire service community in Minnesota? Hot Topic in Minnesota right now – the proper method of testing smoke detectors

    5. What is the Automatic Fire Alarm Association? The Automatic Fire Alarm Association was formed in 1953 and is the only national trade association exclusively dedicated to representing the automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems industry. The membership is made up of all segments of industry (manufacturer's, distributors, state and regional associations, users, AHJs, engineers, and others).

    6. What is the Automatic Fire Alarm Association? The Association is committed to influencing codes and standards at all levels to make buildings safer through the proper application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems. Members also participate in the promulgation of NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code and NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm Code.

    7. Member Associations Alabama  Arizona California Rocky Mountain (Colorado) Kentucky Louisiana MD/DC/VA

    8. What is the Minnesota Association of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association? Formed in 1999. A cooperative effort of concerned individuals and organizations to meet the public need for Life Safety in Minnesota through early warning fire alarm systems.

    9. What Can MNAFAA Do For the Fire Service in Minnesota? Five meetings a year: speakers, discussion with other fire alarm inspectors, AHJ’s, designers, contractors Training Seminars specific to the fire alarm industry Wonderful summer golf outing

    10. Training Seminars Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection Seminar This one-day seminar covers the requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2002 Edition for: Proper testing and visual inspections of fire alarm systems; How to conduct a proper acceptance, reacceptance or periodic fire alarm test The documentation required for tests and inspections; Sensitivity testing of smoke detectors Checklist to aid in the performance of tests and inspections.

    11. Training – cont’d Fire Alarm Plan Review Seminar This application course describes the common problems associated with the plan review process and offers suggestions for improvement by providing: Plan review and acceptance test checklists Spreadsheets for determining battery and voltage drop calculations Exercises to determine proper spacing of smoke detectors Exercises for determining proper audibility of fire alarm notification appliances and for determining proper sizing and placement of visible notification appliances. This seminar is intended for authorities having jurisdiction involved in fire alarm system plan review.

    12. Training – cont’d Basic Fire Alarm Seminar This one day basic seminar covers the fundamentals of fire alarm systems: control panel and power supply functions; initiating device (manual stations, heat and smoke detectors, etc.) selection, operation, and installation,; notification appliance (horns, strobes, speakers, etc.) application; fire safety control functions (door release, fan shutdown, etc.) interface with alarm control units; relationships between codes and standards; installation and wiring requirements of the National Electrical Code; acceptance testing; and periodic testing and maintenance.

    13. Training – cont’d Understanding the Fire Alarm Requirements of the International Building Code 2-Day Seminar to help designers, contractors, and inspectors understand the fire alarm requirements of the International Building Code Code Review the code-making process What makes a model code statutory law How are standards used properly Review the layout of IBC, IFC, and IMC Review fire alarm requirements by building occupancy Review additional requirements of special occupancy (i.e. high rise, covered mall, etc.) Apply the IBC, IFC, and IMC requirements to the real world Perform practice exercises to design systems compliant with IBC, IFC, and IMC How does the ADAAG fit into building code requirements

    14. Training – cont’d Intermediate Fire alarm Seminar (NICET Levels I and II) This two-day seminar covers the layout, installation and maintenance of manual and automatic fire alarm systems as well as an in-depth review of the NFPA 72-2002, the National Fire Alarm Code, and the wiring requirements of NFPA 70-2002, the National Electrical Code.

    15. Training – cont’d Advanced Fire alarm Seminar (NICET Levels III and IV) This two-day seminar covers NICET Level III/IV certification training and continuing education requirements; fire alarm system surveys and design; addressable and multiplex systems; system reliability; principles of smoke movement in buildings; principles of combustion; application of automatic fire alarm devices and Annex B application; transient protection; power supplies, supplementary circuits, and much more.

    16. Benefits of Being a Member of MNAFAA AFAA influences codes and standards that benefit the fire alarm industry Provides a direct link to research within the industry (NIST Duct Smoke Detector Study) Provides education for the fire alarm system industry Provides networking opportunities with other fire alarm industry professionals Promotes certification via the NICET certification program Promotes professionalism within the fire alarm industry Provides for a direct voice within the fire alarm industry Member discounts for seminars, publications, forms, etc. Participate in affiliated member service programs Provides forum to resolve specific problems including design, application, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and system performance of fire alarm systems Provides for participation in the web-based fire alarm discussion list Provides technical assistance on interpretations of codes and standards

    17. Smoke Detector Testing

    18. Smoke Detector Testing: Truths & Misunderstandings

    19. Smoke Detector Testing: Truths & Misunderstandings

    20. Elements of Proper Testing Compliance with NFPA 72 -2002 – Chapter 10 (Previous Editions – Chapter 7) Qualified Testers – 10.2.2.5 Service personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Proper Test Equipment – 10.4.2.2.13 (d).1 “As recommended by manufacturer” “That will not damage the detector” Proper Record Keeping – 10.6.2 – Maintenance, Inspection and Testing Records

    21. Functional Check: General

    22. NFPA 72: Functional Check Requirements for Smoke Detectors

    23. NFPA 72 Functional Check Requirements for Heat Detectors

    24. Purpose of Magnet Test

    25. Functional Check Frequency / Timings

    26. Functional Checks: Misunderstandings and Concerns

    27. Sensitivity Check: (Official*) Options

    28. Sensitivity Check: Frequency / Timings

    29. Sensitivity Testing: Misunderstandings & Concerns

    30. Record Keeping

    31. Solo 330 Smoke Dispenser

    32. Solo 461 Heat Detector Test Kit Tests Spot type. Rate of Rise, Rate Compensated, Restorable Fixed Temperature and Combination detectors up to 194 F. Sets 95% of all heat detectors into alarm in seconds. No Cords , uses NiCad rechargeable battery batons.

    33. Local Information Resource

    34. National Information Resource

    35. Questions?

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