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• NWAFAA 2024 Fall Training

  • Start
    Tuesday, November 05, 2024
  • End
    Thursday, November 07, 2024
  • Location
    Mohawk Business Park Training Center 7991 SW Mohawk St Tualatin, OR 97062

  

  NWAFAA 2024 Fall Training

  We are excited to be able to bring back the fall training to the Portland Metro area. This fire alarm training is jam packed full of instruction by Tom Hammerberg. 

  We are making this training available for our members at a low price of $250 per day (non-members $299).

  Follow the below links to each individual day to sign up.

  NWAFAA Fall Training Day 1 - Understanding the Fire Alarm Requirements of the 2021 IBC

  NWAFAA Fall Training Day 2 - Fire Alarm Fundamentals

  NWAFAA Fall Training Day 3 - Fire Alarm Inspection & Testing

  Email us at nwafaa.com@gmail.com for any questions.

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• NWAFAA Fall Training Day 1 - Understanding the Fire Alarm Requirements of the 2021 IBC

  • When
    Tuesday, November 05, 2024
  •  
    08:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Mohawk Business Park Training Center 7991 SW Mohawk St Tualatin, OR 97062
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Understanding the Fire Alarm Requirements of the 2021 IBC

  Course Description

  This training program is beneficial for designers of fire alarm systems, project managers or lead installers for fire alarm systems and authorities having jurisdiction responsible for fire alarm system plan review and acceptance testing.

  It is also useful for those preparing for the NICET Level II or higher exams. Discussions and practical exercises are used to improve the participant’s knowledge of, and how to use the building and fire codes in determining fire alarm requirements.

  This course consists of 7 Contact Hours for continuing education. The student must attend the entire seminar to receive credit.

  Course Objectives

  Upon completion, each participant will have a solid understanding of how to use the IBC in determining minimum fire alarm requirements according to the building’s intended use and occupant load. And understanding the specific requirements that apply to special use occupancies and high-rise buildings.

  Course Materials

  • Student workbook (provided electronically)
  • Student should bring the 2021 edition of the International Building Code
  • Calculator, pencils and note paper - Student to provide

  Course Outline

  Part 1: Introduction and discussion of Codes and Standards

  Part 2: Review the format of the International Building Code

  Part 3: Discuss the changes between editions

  Part 4: General fire alarm requirements such as submittal document requirements

  Part 5: Specific fire alarm requirements by occupancy use group and occupant load

  Part 6: Practical exercises and discussion of fire alarm system requirements

  Instructor

  

  Tom Hammerberg is an independent contractor and retired from the Automatic Fire Alarm Association in June 2017.He continues to present seminars nationally. Tom has been in the alarm industry for 44 years and was with AFAA for 23 years, serving as President/Executive Director and Director of Industry Relations. Tom is NICET Level IV certified in the field of Fire Alarm Systems and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist.

  
  

  
  

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• NWAFAA Fall Training Day 2 - Fire Alarm Fundamentals

  • When
    Wednesday, November 06, 2024
  •  
    08:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Mohawk Business Park Training Center 7991 SW Mohawk St Tualatin, OR 97062
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  Fire Alarm Fundamentals (Formerly Basic Fire Alarm Systems)
  Based on the NFPA 72, 2022

  Course Description

  This basic fire alarm seminar is an application course beneficial for new installers, sales personnel, service technicians, plus building and fire inspectors involved in acceptance testing and/or plans review. This course is also useful as a refresher for anyone involved with fire alarms.

  Course Objective

  Upon completion of this course, the attendee will be able to identify the basic fire alarm system fundamentals, system components, installation requirements, and the proper methods used to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

  This course consists of 7 Contact Hours for continuing education. The student must attend the entire seminar to receive credit.

  Course Materials

  Student workbook and handouts (provided electronically)

  Student should bring the respective editions of NFPA-72 for the class.

  Calculator, pencils and note paper (Student to provide)

  Course Outline

  Part 1: Fundamentals.

  Part 2: Initiating Devices.

  Part 3: Notification Appliances.

  Part 4: Fire Safety Control Functions.

  Part 5: Post Quiz

  Instructor

  

  Tom Hammerberg is an independent contractor and retired from the Automatic Fire Alarm Association in June 2017.He continues to present seminars nationally. Tom has been in the alarm industry for 44 years and was with AFAA for 23 years, serving as President/Executive Director and Director of Industry Relations. Tom is NICET Level IV certified in the field of Fire Alarm Systems and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist.

  
  

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• NWAFAA Fall Training Day 3 - Fire Alarm Inspection & Testing

  • When
    Thursday, November 07, 2024
  •  
    08:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    Mohawk Business Park Training Center 7991 SW Mohawk St Tualatin, OR 97062
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  Fire Alarm System Inspection and Testing
  Based on the NFPA 72, 2022 edition

  Course Description

  This basic application course reviews the requirements for fire alarm systems inspection and testing; how to perform the tests properly; and how to conduct visual inspections to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 72, The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

  This seminar is beneficial for installers performing acceptance or reacceptance tests of new fire alarm systems; service technicians performing periodic testing and inspection of existing fire alarm systems; building and fire inspectors witnessing acceptance and reacceptance testing; and personnel representing the owner that has responsibility for the testing and inspection of fire alarm systems in their facilities.

  Course Objective

  Upon completion of this course, the attendee will be able to determine the testing and inspection requirements of NFPA 72 and how to perform these tests, as well why it is important to conduct the inspections using the established guidelines. Why are inspections required and how the requirements were developed. IBC/IFC Code Requirements for Inspection and Testing as well as documentation and record keeping requirements.

  This course consists of 7 Contact Hours for continuing education. The student must attend entire seminar to receive credit.

  Course Materials

  Student workbook (provided electronically)

  Students should bring the respective edition of NPFA 72 for the course.

  Calculator, pencils and note paper (Student to provide)

  Course Outline

  Part 1: NICET T&I Certification Information and Pre-Quiz

  Part 2: Code Requirements for Inspection and Testing

  Part 3: NFPA 72: Chapter 10 Qualifications and Chapter 14 – Inspection and Testing

  Part 4: Record keeping and Documentation.

  Part 5: Post Quiz

  Instructor

  

  Tom Hammerberg is an independent contractor and retired from the Automatic Fire Alarm Association in June 2017.He continues to present seminars nationally. Tom has been in the alarm industry for 44 years and was with AFAA for 23 years, serving as President/Executive Director and Director of Industry Relations. Tom is NICET Level IV certified in the field of Fire Alarm Systems and is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist.

  
  

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• 2025 Northwest Fire & Security Expo

  • Start
    Thursday, May 01, 2025
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    Friday, May 30, 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    1000 NE Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  2025 Northwest Fire & Security Expo

  Early Bird Special! $795 

  (Offer expires July 1, 2024)

  After July 1, 2025 Registration Fee = $825

  (May 2025 Expo date TBD)

  Exhibitors:

  Please join the Northwest Automatic  Fire Alarm Association at its 17th annual Northwest Fire & Security Expo in 2025.  Become an exhibitor and present to over 250 attendees. Promote your company’s latest and greatest offerings to a highly focused audience. This one-day event includes seminars by some of the nation’s finest leaders in the Fire Alarm and Security Industries. The Expo will attract the most active engineers, distributors, contractors, End-users, and AHJ’s from our region. Take advantage of this  highly defined target audience brought together to you in one convenient location for your benefit.

  All displays are strictly limited to materials associated with your company’s equipment and/or services related to the Fire and Security industries. A welcome package with all pertinent information will be emailed to the registrant once payment has been received and the packet is ready for distribution.

  
  For more information, email us.
  

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