This is one of our many SAQCC-Fire Accredited training courses for individuals interested in registering as a Gaseous Fire Extinguishing and Suppression System Commissioner.
This training course is for persons conducting Commissioning and Servicing of Gas Extinguishing Systems to gain a knowledge of the requirements for conducting these works.
Learners who successfully complete this course are able to demonstrate competency and knowledge of these necessary skills.
- This course assumes the learner can read, write and understand English and has a knowledge of the installation of gas suppression systems
- The learner must have attended supplier training
- The learner needs to demonstrate competency in SANS 10139 and SANS 369
- We recommend that learners attend the Gas Suppression Principles Training Course before enrolling with this course
Topics discussed during this training course are as follows:
Module 1: Enclosure checks
Learning Outcomes:
- The inspection of the protected room for openings
- The principle of room integrity testing
- Understanding a room integrity report
- Fire rating of the room
- Checking that venting has been conducted against design
Module 2: Review of mechanical components
Learning Outcomes:
- Ensure pipe routes and sizes are in accordance with hydraulic design
- Ensure nozzle sizes and positions are correct
- Check pipes and supports are secure
- Check cylinder positions and fixings
- Check manifold is fixed securely
- Check manifold pressure test certificate
- Check sufficient gas is allowed for the volume of space
- Conduct or witness pressure testing of pipes
- Check all signage and labelling
- Check that the actuation configuration is in compliance with manufacturer requirements
- Check all manifold hoses and attachments are tight
- Check pressure gauges to ensure correct cylinder pressure
Module 3: Review of electrical components
Learning Outcomes:
- Check cable types, routing and fixing
- Check the source of mains power to the system
- Check battery sizes, labelling and correct installation
- Check quantity, position and types of fire detectors
- Check audible / visual alarms correctly installed
- Check manual operation devices are correctly installed and labelled
- Check for main / reserve switches or hold switches
- Check panel and wiring correctly installed. EOL resistors are in correct place
Module 4: Functional tests
Learning Outcomes:
- Conduct panel tests
- Check operation of fire detectors and correct zoning
- Check for coincidence operation
- Check for time delay before discharge
- Check correct operation and sequence of operation for audible and visual alarms
- Check interlocks are functioning
- Ensure all valve activating devices operate
- Check system operation in auto and in manual function
- Check remote signalling (if any) operate
Module 5: Documentation for gas suppression systems
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the documentation requirements for a gas system in line with National Standards
- Requirements and contents of a log book
- System drawing requirements
- O and M manuals
- System certification (AIA certificates)
Module 6: Servicing of gas systems
Learning Outcomes:
- Periodicity of servicing
- User checks required
- 3 monthly checks
- 6 monthly checks
- Annual checks
- Hydraulic testing of cylinders and hoses
Module 7: Training of operators
Learning Outcomes:
- Teaching the panel functions
- System structure and operational sequence
- Use of Auto / manual control
- Identifying fire alarms and locating them
- Identifying false alarms and simple rectifications
- Keeping clear space around detectors
- Need to keep room integrity
- Caution during cleaning or room modifications
- Recording events in the log book
- Evacuation procedures
- Post discharge requirements
Commissioning and Servicing of Gas Systems is a requirement to register with the SAQCC_Fire as a Gas Commissioner / Serviceman