Training

 

VdS-compliant course for sprinkler attendants

19./20. March 2012

18./19. June 2012

10./11. September 2012

19./20. November 2012

  
Location: Sarstedt training centre

Content of training:

• Sprinkler systems from a fire insurance perspective
• Basics (details, mode of functioning)
• Laws and agreements
• Operator's tasks
• Conclusion

Basics of extinguishing and sprinkler systems

• Types of water-based extinguishing systems
• How a sprinkler system works
• Selecting a water-based extinguishing system
• Selection and types of sprinkler systems
• Utilisation: Modes of operation, fire hazard classes

Overview of alarm valve stations

• Wet alarm valve
• Dry alarm valve
• Remote valve

Monitoring of sprinkler systems

Water-based extinguishing systems triggered by fire detection systems

• Pilot-controlled dry pipe system, dry pipe pre-action system, water spray extinguishing system

Fire detection systems / fire detection system maintenance

Overview of water-based extinguishing system components and equipment

• Water and energy supply
• Sprinkler arrangement
• Pipe network
• Compressed air supply
• Sounding the alarm

Getting operational (theory)

• Difference between inspection, maintenance and modification
• Inspections: Daily, weekly, monthly, six-monthly, annually
• Further inspections and checks (e.g. in line with directive on pressure tanks)

Getting operational (practice)

• Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly inspections, for example testing the alarm and pump test run

Demonstration of sprinkler activation

 

Interested? Then register for a course!