Covers the design, calculation, and installation of fire sprinkler, alarm, and suppression systems for buildings.
Course overview
Fire safety is a critical component of building design. This course examines the principles behind fire suppression and detection systems. You will learn how to size sprinkler pipes, select appropriate nozzles, and layout alarm circuits to meet provincial code requirements. The focus is on practical design and installation standards used by architectural technologists and engineers.
Using industry-standard hydraulic calculation methods, you will develop systems for commercial and institutional buildings. The course covers wet and dry pipe systems, standpipes, and special hazard suppression. You will also explore how fire alarms connect to building automation and monitoring systems.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Explain the components and operation of wet and dry sprinkler systems.
- Calculate hydraulic requirements for fire suppression piping layouts.
- Design smoke detection and alarm circuits compliant with provincial codes.
- Evaluate the integration of fire protection systems with building automation.
- Prepare specification sheets for fire protection equipment procurement.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term examination | 30 |
| Sprinkler layout design project | 35 |
| Final examination | 35 |