adpteddy Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I am thinking of adding Fire Alarm Installation/Maintainance to my security business but obviously will need to send engineers on courses before I can. After looking through various web sites it all seems as clear as mud on what courses I need, please can I have some advise on what courses I will need to go on, who are the best people to do courses with and rough costs i am going to encounter. Many Thanks Luke. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 id have a look at the fia site http://www.fia.uk.com/ securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/#findComment-220587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adpteddy Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 id have a look at the fia sitehttp://www.fia.uk.com/ Thanks for the link. What courses would I be required to take if I was installing/maintaining a system, doesn't seem that clear. Looks like I would Need Unit 1, Unit 4, Unit 5 and Unit 6. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/#findComment-220589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goncall Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I am thinking of adding Fire Alarm Installation/Maintainance to my security business but obviously will need to send engineers on courses before I can.After looking through various web sites it all seems as clear as mud on what courses I need, please can I have some advise on what courses I will need to go on, who are the best people to do courses with and rough costs i am going to encounter. Many Thanks Luke. im intruder and cctv,went on fire course as fire panels seemed less complex than intruder,maybe,but the regs are something else,you need experience not courses for fire systems as a fail to operate between intruder and fire can mean a loss of life as opposed to loss of stock. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/#findComment-220591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatonTE1 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 im intruder and cctv,went on fire course as fire panels seemed less complex than intruder,maybe,but the regs are something else,you need experience not courses for fire systems as a fail to operate between intruder and fire can mean a loss of life as opposed to loss of stock. I'd agree with your latter comment but not your former.Certainly a fire panel uses a two core and if you are installing a straight "one out,all out" system then it would be less complex.However,if you have to get into cause and effect programming it's a different kettle of fish! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/#findComment-220604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 fire wise i did them all except risk assesment, but do the first one and see how far you need to go. securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/#findComment-220709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeny Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 i did one of the fia modules last year,i would recomend you do some revision 1st,module 1 is a very intense 1 day course, you only get a 15 minute break,10 hours sat in the classroom,i wont be going back ! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/#findComment-221742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikex79 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 hi everyone but can anybody explain me what is the MUST that i need to have (certificate, exam, degree) to install fire alarms and certyfy them so I coud do a complete job from the beginning (projects) to certify them and maintain a ready fit system? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/#findComment-222477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlton Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 what does the RRO say? what does the British standard say? H&S is not so black & white as "must" xy&z it up to YOU to satisfy yourself 1st I'd say formal training, practical training, relevant tools & spare parts & experience ! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/#findComment-222478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatonTE1 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 hi everyonebut can anybody explain me what is the MUST that i need to have (certificate, exam, degree) to install fire alarms and certyfy them so I coud do a complete job from the beginning (projects) to certify them and maintain a ready fit system? Proof of competance through work experience and do the modules offered in the links for the FIA site listed below,starting with module 1. You don't need a degree unless you really want to prove that you can digest and regurgitate. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/26245-fire-alarm-installer-qualifications/#findComment-222481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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