Here’s a video of a VESDA system at work. Some NFPA references about this installation. 17.7.3.6 Air Sampling~Type Smoke Detector. 17.7,3.6.1 Each sampling port of an air sampling-type smoke detector shall be treated as a spot-type detector for the pur-… Continue Reading
Here we have a sprinkler water flow device activating at about 30 seconds. Here is a quote from the NFPA. Basically, activation of the fire alarm shall occur within 90 seconds of the flow of water. It shouldn’t occur immediately… Continue Reading
A top of Elevator shaft smoke detector activating a fire smoke damper. Chapter 6 Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems. 6.15.3 Elevator Recall for Fire Fighter’s Service. 6.15.3.6 Smoke Detectors shall not be installed in un-sprinklered elevator hoistways unless they are installed… Continue Reading
NICET affirmations depend on the competitor’s capacity to demonstrate a level of mastery in their field by means of an examination, work experience, and execution check. Fluctuating levels of accreditation speak to various levels of mastery in your field, with… Continue Reading
Level II (2) Study Guide is here…..Available Now @Amazon Congratulations on passing Level 1. Now, it is time for Level 2. Similar to the Level 1 guide, the purpose of this book is to prepare those interested in taking the… Continue Reading
Here is a picture of a fire alarm installation I drew. I highlighted and noted the codes that define or cover the installation. Some of the codes referenced are NYC Electrical Codes and NYC Building Codes. Feel free to save… Continue Reading
I have gotten asked the question before, primarily by my students. I teach at an electrical trade school in NY and tell my students the great opportunities that exist in the fire alarms industry and why they should become NICET… Continue Reading
Here is a video preview of the NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I study guide available @Amazon
Ok, so you’ve finally decided to go for your NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I certification (congratulations), now you have no idea how to go about studying for the exam. Take a deep breathe, here are some tips. Get your… Continue Reading
You will need the following books and/or reference materials in order to study for the NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I exam. NFPA 72 2013 – As per the date of the publishing of this book, NICET will allow the… Continue Reading
