This course, followed by a one hour examination, teaches students the practical application of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Instruction focuses on the fire alarm and access control requirements for most common occupancy classes that students will encounter on a daily basis, offering insights on common errors and areas of confusion. Special attention is paid to the similarities and differences between the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.

This course, followed by a one hour examination, teaches the basic elements of the electronic life safety and security industry including sensors, control panels and communications with an emphasis on the need for an adequate site survey. It stresses the importance of false alarm prevention while exploring the interaction between electronic life safety and security professionals, law enforcement and fire prevention officials.

This Texas fire alarm license course will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to: Have the code knowledge and practical technical skills needed to install and maintain residential fire alarm systems Expand their business services to include residential fire alarm systems Offer current and prospective customers the code-required system test and inspection services included in today’s fire alarm codes