Fire Alarm Recertification

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A local fire marshall has advised me that I must be certified in fire alarm testing. This is the 1st I am hearing of this. I checked with a knowledgable fire alarm installer / dealer and he says the same thing, " what certification " If this is true shouldn't all ADT and Simplex employees be " certified " ? Please advise.
 
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Originally posted by alarmguy:
A local fire marshall has advised me that I must be certified in fire alarm testing. This is the 1st I am hearing of this. I checked with a knowledgable fire alarm installer / dealer and he says the same thing, " what certification " If this is true shouldn't all ADT and Simplex employees be " certified " ? Please advise.
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This would be up to the area you work in.

As far as Simplex all the Simplex Techs I work with are certified.

Fire Alarms are life safety systems, don't you think some sort of qualifications / certification is a good idea?
 
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I'm not asking if its a good idea, Which it is , But is it required and WHO certifies you. And What are your certifications??
 
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But is it required and WHO certifies you.
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As I said that is up to each local area, as to if it is required and who certifies you.

It seems the local Fire Marshall has already told you it is required.

As for what it takes to be certified you will have to find that out from the AHJ in your area.

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And What are your certifications??
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In this area my electrical license qualifies me to install fire alarm systems.

I am not certified to perform fire alarm system certification testing.

If we install a fire alarm system that requires certification testing we sub it out. :p

[ August 27, 2005, 09:07 AM: Message edited by: iwire ]
 
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NFPA 72
10.2.2.5 Service personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Examples of qualified personnel shall be permitted to include, but shall not be limited to, individuals with the following qualifications:
(1) Factory trained and certified
(2) National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies fire alarm certified
(3) International Municipal Signal Association fire alarm certified
(4) Certified by a state or local authority
(5) Trained and qualified personnel employed by an organization listed by a national testing laboratory for the servicing of fire alarm systems
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Always check with your local AHJ
 
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