Complying with NFPA 72, Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2022
Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
9:00 am – 3:50 pm CST
Presented by John Swanson
Administration and Resources
- Scope and application
- Code adoption
- Referenced publications and standards
- Definitions and acronyms
Chapters 7 and 10: Design Fundamentals
- Equipment
- Design and installation
- Personnel qualifications
- Power supplies
- Detection, signaling and responses
- Trouble signals and impairments
Chapters 12 and 14: Circuits, Pathways, Inspection and Maintenance
- Application
- Pathways
- Monitoring integrity and performance
Installing Fire Detection Systems and Notification Systems (Chapter 17)
- Fire detection systems
- Equipment and software
- Integration with alarm and signaling systems
Installing Notification Appliances (Chapter 18)
- Application
- Audible and visual characteristics
- Textile and tactile appliances
Chapters 21 and 23: Emergency Control Function Interfaces and Emergency Communication Systems
- Emergency control function interfaces
- Protected premises alarm and signaling systems
Chapter 24: Emergency Communication Systems
Chapter 26: Supervising Station Alarm Systems
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
Webinars are presented via GoToWebinar, an easy-to-use application that can be run on most systems and tablets. Instructions and login information will be provided in an email sent close to the date of the webinar. It is highly recommended that you download, install and test the application before the webinar begins by clicking on the link in the email.
GoToWebinar App requirements:
Windows 7 – 10 or Mac OSX Mavericks (10.9) – macOS Catalina (10.15)
Web Browser:
The two most recent version of the following browsers:
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer v11 (or later) with Flash enabled
Internet connection: Minimum of 1Mbps Hardware: 2GB RAM or more
For more information, visit the Support section at www.gotowebinar.com
Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 LU|HSW
ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Fire)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved HalfMoon Education as a sponsor of continuing education (Sponsor No. J885). This course is approved for 6.0 HSW Learning Units. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Fire (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
John Swanson, CFPS
Mr. Swanson currently serves as National Fire Sprinkler Association’s (NFSA’s) codes and standards specialist. In this role he provides training and education and represents NFSA on code development and technical committees. Prior to joining NFSA, he spent 20 years as a Deputy State Fire Marshal-Inspector/Plan Reviewer with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division and served eight years as a firefighter with the City of Lakeville, MN. Mr. Swanson currently serves as a principal member of the NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Technical Committee and is a past member of the International Building Code (IBC) Fire Safety Committee and the International Fire Code (IFC) Interpretation Committee. He has served as a subject matter expert for the International Code Council (ICC) as an instructor and assisted with the development of ICC exam content. From 2013-2017, Mr. Swanson served as a fire service representative appointed by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to the Minnesota Board of Architecture and Engineering.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Complying with NFPA 72, Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2022
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course analyzes select chapters of NFPA 72 focusing on the design fundamentals, circuits, pathways, appliances, installation, inspection, maintenance, emergency controls and communications of fire alarm and signaling systems. Specifically, the course discusses chapters 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24 and 26.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to analyze fire alarm system fundamentals related to equipment, design and installation, personnel qualifications, power supplies, detection, signaling, responses, trouble signals, and impairments.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to evaluate code-compliant circuitry and pathways, monitory integrity and performance, and provide proper maintenance.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to discuss installation practices for fire detection and notification systems, including proper equipment and software.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to examine notification appliances for their audible, visual, and tactile characteristics.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 11/15/2026
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.