Our fire fighting training course in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is for those professionals, mainly mechanical and electrical engineers who wish to further their knowledge on fire alarm system design and also to check third party designs. Our purpose-built training center is fully-equipped to provide students with both theoretical and practical training to perform a broad range of complex activities such as preparing technical design and documentation of fire suppression systems, fire detection systems, and resident warning systems. The NFPA training courses in Arabian Infotech is handled by experienced industry professionals who have extensive experience and knowledge on the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire protection systems. At Arabian Infotech, we are proud to be recognized as the leading training institute for firefighting training courses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the UAE. If you would like to know more about the course, reach out to us today!

Our Fire Fighting Design Course Syllabus

Basic Course Overview

• Fire Concept
• Overview of NFPA Design Codes
• Overview of British Standard Design Codes
• UAE Fire Code
• Local Code Guidelines
• Getting to Know the Major Manufacturers in the UAE
• Application Procedure and Documents Required for UAE Civil Defense Inspection
• Approval Procedure at the UAE Civil Defense

Design Guideline

• UAE Fire Safety Code / IS Standard / QCD / Local Standard
• International Design Standards – NFPA and BS

Module – 1 (Fire Extinguishers)

• Understanding the Different Types of Fire Extinguishers
• How to Choose a Fire Extinguisher
• Fire Extinguisher Placement and Design Procedure
• Different Types of Approvals for Fire Extinguishers
• How to Install an Extinguisher
• How to Run Maintenance on an Extinguisher
• Fire Extinguisher Design - Practice Session

Module – 2 (Sprinkler System)

• Understanding Sprinkler Operation and Its Different Types
• About Pendent Type Sprinklers
• About Recessed and Concealed Pendent Type Sprinklers
• About Sidewall Type Sprinklers
• How to Conduct Pipe Sizing Calculations
• Understanding the Different Types of Sprinkler Pipes
• How to Perform Sprinkler Flow Calculation
• How to Estimate Sprinkler Coverage Distance
• Different Types of Approvals for Fire Extinguishers
• How to Install a Sprinkler System
• Sprinkler System Design – Practice Session

Module – 3 (Wet Riser & Dry Rise System – Cabinet System)

• Different Types of Cabinets and How to Select Between Them (Surface and Recessed Type)
• How to Choose Landing Valve
• How to Choose Hose Reels
• How to Perform Pipe Sizing Calculation
• Understanding the Different Types of Pipes Used
• How to Perform Load Flow Calculations
• Estimating the Coverage Distance Between Hoses
• Different Types of Approvals
• How to Install a Cabinet System
• Cabinet System Design – Practice Session

Module – 4 (Fire Pump System)

• Understanding the Different Types of Fire Pump Sets
• About Electrical Pumps
• About Diesel Pumps
• How to Choose Jockey Pumps
• How to Choose Suction Side Valve
• How to Choose Discharge Side Valve
• How to Perform Pump Head Flow Calculations
• How to Perform Pump Flow Calculations
• How to Choose Control Panels
• Understanding the Operation of Pressure Gauges
• Understanding the Working of Pressure Switches
• Understanding the Operation of Flow Meters
• How to Perform Test Line Sizing Analysis
• How to Perform Delivery Head Sizing Analysis
• How to Perform Pump Plinth Sizing Analysis
• Understanding the Operation of Fire Pump Sets
• How to Perform Pump Room Sizing Analysis
• How to Perform Hydraulic Calculations
• How to Perform Pipe Sizing Calculations
• Understanding the Different Types of Pipes Used
• Different Types of Approvals for Fire Pump Systems
• How to Install a Fire Pump System
• How to Run Maintenance on Fire Pump System
• Fire Pump System Design – Practice Session

Module – 5 (Deluge System)

• How to Choose Deluge Valve
• Understanding the Mechanical Operation of Deluge Systems
• Understanding the Operation of Deluge Valves
• Understanding the Electrical Operation of Deluge Systems
• How to Perform Pipe Sizing Calculations
• How to Perform Load Flow Calculations
• How to Install a Deluge System
• Deluge System Design – Practice Session

Module – 6 (Deluge Foam System)

• How to Choose Deluge Foam Valves
• Understanding the Mechanical Operation of Deluge Foam Systems
• Understanding the Electrical Operation of Deluge Foam Systems
• How to Perform Foam Tank Sizing
• Understanding the Different Types of Foam Used
• Understanding Fire Fighting Foam Terminology, Types, and Concentration
• How to Perform Pipe Sizing Calculations
• How to Perform Flow Calculations
• The Operational Method of Foam
• How to Install a Deluge Foam System
• Deluge Foam System – Practice Session

Module – 7 (FM200 System/ Novec 1230 / Inergen System)

• How to Perform Design Density
• How to Choose Cylinders
• How to Perform Gas Quantity Calculation
• Understanding the Different Types of Gases Used
• Understanding the Operation of Electrical-based Systems
• Understanding the Operation of a Detection System
• What is Fire Suppression Panel?
• What is Manual Call Station?
• What is Abort Switch?
• Understanding the Operation of Solenoid Valves
• Estimating the Coverage Area of Nozzles
• How to Choose Manifolds
• How to Perform Pipe Sizing Calculations
• How to Perform Load Flow Calculations
• Its Method of Operation
• Installation Procedure
• Practice Design Session

Module – 8 (Emergency Lighting System)

• How to Estimate Panel Capacity
• Understanding Self-Contained Emergency Lighting Systems
• Understanding Monitoring Emergency Lighting Systems
• Understanding Central Battery Emergency Lighting Systems
• How to Perform Battery Calculation
• How to Select Loop Card
• How to Select Network Card
• How to Select Emergency Light and Watt
• How to Select Exit Light and Watt
• How to Select Cables
• Evaluating the Coverage Area of Devices
• The Method of Operation of Emergency Lighting System
• Emergency Lighting System Design – Practice Session

Module – 9 (Voice Evacuation System & Public Address System – Fire Alarm System Design)

• About Fire Alarm
• How to Estimate and Select Panel Capacity
• About Ceiling Mounted Speakers
• About Wall Mounted Speakers
• How to Perform Amplifier Calculation
• How to Perform Wattage Calculation
• How to Select Cables
• Estimating the Coverage Area of Various Devices
• Understanding the Method of Operation of Voice Evacuation and Public Address Systems
• Voice Evacuation and Public Address System Design – Practice Session