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An Introduction to Fire Alarm Systems

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Gsurface

The goal of this book is to give a basic understanding of a fire alarm system. It was written with the goal of orientating, not just someone with basic electrical installation experience, but also someone with no experience in any… Continue Reading →

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NICET Fire Alarm Systems Levels 1 & 2 Study Guide

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Gsurface

Starting October 1, 2018, the NICET Fire Alarm System exam content for Levels I will be updated to the following references: NFPA 70 2014, NFPA 72 2016, NFPA 101 2015, IBC 2015. This study guide has been updated to the… Continue Reading →

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2018 NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 2 Study Guide

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Gsurface

  The National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) announced the following changes to their testing standards: *Starting October 1, 2018, the exam content for Levels I, II and III will be updated to the following references: NFPA 70… Continue Reading →

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2018 NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 1 Study Guide

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Gsurface

The National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) announced the following changes to their testing standards: *Starting October 1, 2018, the exam content for Levels I, II and III will be updated to the following references: NFPA 70 2014,… Continue Reading →

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Location and Installation of Detectors in Air Duct Systems

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Gsurface
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What are the requirements when installing smoke detectors in air duct systems (as per NFPA 72)? NFPA 72 gives us the guidelines as to how to provide/install smoke detectors in ducts.  First of all, and above all else, the detector… Continue Reading →

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The Value and Importance of NICET Fire Alarm Certification

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Gsurface

Ever growing competition has started producing more and more refined brains on a daily basis. With such stiff competition, it’s getting tougher to make way towards your dream job. Just to make things easier for hard working people who are… Continue Reading →

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Comprehensive Guide on NICET Certification for Fire Alarm Systems

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Gsurface

NICET, which stands for National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, was introduced in the year 1961 by a handful of highly learned technicians who strived to help people excel in various technical and engineering fields. Certifications are issued to… Continue Reading →

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Height Requirements for Fire Alarm Cables (PLFA)

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Gsurface

Can fire alarm cables be installed exposed? The answer to this question is not as straight forward as one may think.  Fire alarm cables (Power-Limited) can be installed exposed (not in raceway) as long as it is protected against physical… Continue Reading →

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Manual Pull Station Requirements (as per NFPA 72)

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Gsurface

The requirements for manual pull stations as per NFPA 72 are pretty trivial and straight-forward.  NFPA 72 requires that manual pull stations be installed within 60 inches of the exit doorway of each exit, mounted between 42 inches and 48… Continue Reading →

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Smoke Detectors and Beam Pockets

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Gsurface

What are the requirements for spacing of smoke detectors installed on ceilings with beam pockets? The picture below is smoke detectors within beam pockets in a building being renovated.  The ceiling height is roughly about 25 feet and the beam… Continue Reading →

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