DESIGN, INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION FOR DESIGN, INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Design, Installation, Operations & Maintenance Of Fire protection engineering (also known as fire engineering or fire safety engineering) is the application of science and engineering principles to protect people and their environments from the destructive effects of fire and smoke.

The discipline of fire protection engineering includes, but is not exclusive to:

• Active fire protection – fire suppression systems, and fire alarm.
• Passive fire protection – fire and smoke barriers, space separation
• Smoke control and management
• Building design, layout, and space planning
• Fire prevention programs
• Fire dynamics and fire modeling
• Human behavior during fire events
• Risk analysis, including economic factors

The recent fires at the old KWSP building in Petaling Jaya and at the Metrojaya in  Mid-Valley has called for a re-visit of the entire FPS systems in all buildings.

In practice, fire protection engineers (FPE) typically identify risks and design safeguards that aid in preventing, controlling, and mitigating the effects of fires. Fire protection engineers assist in evaluating buildings life safety and property protection goals. FPEs are also employed as fire investigators, including such very large-scale cases such as the analysis of the collapse of the World Trade Center.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:-

• Develop a working knowledge of the various fire protection systems  ;
• Differentiate between the different classes of fire;
• Understand better  the design, construction, operations and maintenance requirements of fire protection systems;
• Implement strategies and methodologies to create an effective fire equipment maintenance programme ;
• Enhance their knowledge and skills to identify and address operational problems at all levels;
• Implement maintenance plans that are cost effective and aligned to the organisation’s strategic goals;
• Improve performance by developing detailed specifications with service partners;
• Establish an effective maintenance team.

COURSE CONTENT

DAY 1

• Principles of Fire Protection
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • History
  • Education

• Fire Safety Requirements for Buildings
  • Fire prevention programs
  • Fire dynamics and fire modeling
  • Human behavior during fire events
  • Risk analysis, including economic factors

• Laws, Regulations, Codes & Standards
  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • Fire Extinguishers (Portable and Fixed)
  • Wet Systems (Sprinkler, Wet riser, Hose Reel, Hydrant)

• Fire Inspection Audit-Passive Systems
  • Pressurisation Systems
  • Smoke Extraction Systems
  • Compartmentalisation
  • Fire Doors
  • Fire Stops
  • Fire walls
  • Fire Proofing

• Fire Inspection Audit-Active Systems
  • Policy Statement
  • Safety program Organization
  • Safety Responsibilities and Accountabilities
  • Work Practices
  • Loss Prevention
  • Accident Reporting
  • Hazard Communication
  • Emergency Response Plan
  • OSHA Inspection
  • Designing an Effective Fire Detection and protection System for Production Facilities

DAY 2

•  Case Study on Fire Inspection Audit for Buildings
  • The methods to assemble/disassemble an equipment
  • The common problems encountered whilst repairing
  • The methods involved in the replacement of worn/damaged moving parts etc
  • Any other operational/maintenance issues.

• Fire Prevention
  • Training of Fire Fighters
  • Chemical Reaction
  • Typical temperatures of fires and flames
  • Controlling a fire
  • Goals of fire fighting

• The Fire and Rescue Services Department
  • Procedures for rescue
  • Procedures for search
  • History of the Department
  • Investigation of a fire
  • Communication and Command Structure

• Operations and Maintenance for Fire protection Systems
  • Corrective maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Service Contracts