Module 1 Summary

  • Fire and Security Alarm Systems are Life Safety Systems. Installations must be completed in a Professional Manner to operate as the manufacturer specifies, and to avoid false alarms.
  • Input devices are the “Eyes and Ears” of our systems. They provide the alarm system with the information it needs to monitor protected areas. Output Devices alert necessary occupants and authorities that a situation has occurred.
  • The National Fire Protection Association Publishes Codes and Standards like NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, and NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. These publications guide installers and inspectors with the correct information required to provide a quality life safety product.
  • You Learned that, Alarms are used in the home, and in businesses. We learned how they are used. You learned how to arm and disarm the system using the “Stay” and “Away” Commands. We also learned that Zones that are not functioning properly, can be bypassed.