Select a course to view the details Apartments, Rooming Houses and Hotels Fire Behavior Florida Fire Prevention Code Update – NFPA 1 Hood Systems – Part One Hood Systems – Part Two

3.5 CEU's   $20.04 for class

• Fire Safety Inspector I
• Special fire Safety Inspector

This class will discuss Apartments, Rooming Houses, and Hotels in regards to fire inspections; the requirements; the differences and; the frequency of inspections. It will use NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 as references. The class will cover definitions of Apartments, Rooming Houses, and Hotels; differentiation between rooming houses and single family dwellings; difference between hotel and dormitory; between new and existing hotels and apartments; between positive alarm sequence and pre-signal alarms frequency of inspections; and discuss setting policy on the frequency of re-inspections at these facilities.

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4.0 CEU's   $20.04 for class

• Fire Safety Inspector I
• Special fire Safety Inspector
• Instructor I, II, III

This class will give students a basic understanding of fire behavior and origin and cause determination. Upon successful completion of this lesson, the student shall be able to:

Define fire; Determine the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions; Describe physical and chemical changes of matter related to fire; Understand the fire triangle; Describe the four elements of the fire tetrahedron; Explain how the physical states of fuel affect the combustion process; Define combustible and flammable; Explain how oxygen concentration affects the combustion process; Describe heat; Define and understand Pyrolysis; Describe sources of heat energy; Describe spontaneous combustion; Have a basic understanding of electricity; Discuss the transmission of heat; Define flashpoint, fire point, autoignition temperature, and explosive limits; Understand the difference between Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, & Class K fires and how they are extinguished; Describe the stages of fire development within a compartment; Define rollover, flashover, and backdraft; Describe methods used to control and extinguish fire; Understand fire resistance; Understand the reason for investigation of fire and the applicable statutes; Understand the basics of origin and cause investigation; Recognize a "V" Pattern and why they occur; When to call for an Investigator.

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8.0 CEU's   $20.04 for class

• Fire Safety Inspector I
• Special Fire Safety Inspector
• Instructor I, II, III

This course is designed to make inspectors aware of the changes in the Fire Code with the adoption of the 2009 edition of the codes, including Florida changes. The student will gain knowledge including but not limited to: who is responsible for making inspection occur; performance based options and how they are met; identifying different occupancy classifications; how to apply the multiple occupancy section; the process and need for emergency plans; recognize changes, deletions, and additions to open flames; life safety evaluations; working knowledge of means of egress and changes; understand the Florida changes as well as many other changes, additions, and deletions to the fire code.

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4.0 CEU's   $20.04 for class

• Fire Safety Inspector I
• Special fire Safety Inspector
• Instructor I, II, III

This course is an overview of hood and extinguishing systems. It is designed to familiarize Fire Inspectors with the operation, parts and design of hoods and extinguishing systems. There will also be an in-depth study of the laws and codes that apply to hoods and extinguishing systems. Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: Define the different component systems that make-up a pre-engineered hood system; Understand why inspections are done; Know who is responsible to make certain that inspections occur; Know who may conduct inspections of pre-engineered systems; Understand the content of the pre-engineered systems inspection reports; Be aware of the requirements of State Statute 633.061; Be aware of the requirements of State Statute 633.071; Understand the requirements of State of Florida Administrative Code- Rule 4A-21; Know what is required on a system diagram or drawing; Determine when a hood system is required; Understand the required format and content of the Manufacturer’s Manual; Determine when a hood and extinguishing system is required; Find the system specifications for parts; Understand how a system drawing is completed and submitted; Have a working knowledge of the history of hoods and extinguishing systems; Know the different types of tests performed on the system; Understand the Problems Unique to Commercial Cooking Equipment; Define Saponification.

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4.5 CEU's   $20.04 for class

• Fire Safety Inspector I
• Special fire Safety Inspector
• Instructor I, II, III

This course will give the student a better understanding of the inspection of hood systems and their components. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: Define the different component systems that make-up a pre-engineered hood system; Understand why parts must be listed; Know who is responsible to make certain that inspections occur; Know the difference between manufacturer and after-market parts; Understand what a mixed system is; Be aware of the requirements for the location of system cylinders; Recognize an illegal system; Be able to locate the UL "EX" number; Understand not to exceed actuation network limitation; Know and understand the installation of manual pull stations, piping and grease seals; Understand the different types of cable required; Recognize the proper placement and use of fusible links; Find the system specifications for parts; Understand how a system drawing is completed and submitted; Have a working knowledge of the shutoff valves; Know the different types of tests performed on the system; Recognize the proper wiring and cable design in the NEMA box; Know when an alarm system is required; Understand what is in and required by the owner's manual; Have a working knowledge of what a discharge test is and how they are accomplished; Know what a technician is required to do in a system inspection and recharge; Recognize when there is a problem in a system; Recognize and understand the use of water wash hood systems; Be familiar with Residential Hood Systems; Be familiar with Recirculating Hood Systems; Be familiar with Solid Fuel Cooking equipment.

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