The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Podcast

The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Podcast

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The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Podcast episodes

  • Ep 9 - Software tools for reporting
    This week’s episode is all about the latest tools being used to make reporting and compliance so much easier for fire alarm technicians, AHJ’s and End Users.

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    20 min
  • Ep 8 - Women In Fire Alarm Part 2
    We continue our conversation from earlier this year in Winnipeg. A look into the experiences and perspectives of women in the fire alarm industry

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    17 min
  • Ep 7 - S1001 Standard for Integrated Systems Testing: An Overview

    On this episode, we discuss the S1001 Standard for Integrated Systems Testing and some of the points to consider for Fire Alarm Techs as they start to be more involved in some aspects of these tests.


    Brett can be reached at WWW.BRDESIGNSASK.CA

    City Of regina Bulletin on S1001

    https://www.regina.ca/export/sites/Regina.ca/bylaws-permits-licences/building-demolition/.galleries/pdfs/Advisory-CANULC-S1001-Integrated-Systems-Testing.pdf


    The ULC Standard can be found here and can be viewed for FREE: https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productId=ULC1001_1_S_20110901


    And here is an additonal bulletin from the ULC on the suggestion of their ULC certified training program for S-1001:

    https://canada.ul.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/05/Certification-Bulletin-2020-08ENG-ULC-S1001.pdf

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    20 min
  • Ep 6 - End User’s perspective on new codes
    This episode is a conversation with Brent Early, an owner’s representative who deals specifically with the fire protection for that government of Manitoba’s building and assets. Brent is active in CFAA Manitoba chapter and is involved in National committees also.

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    21 min
  • Ep 5 - Changes to 536-2019

    This episode is a discussion with Mark Wilson on some of the changes to S536. Let us know what you think at [email protected]


    Do you want to get more involved in the CFAA? We need you! Please reach out at [email protected] and we can get you in touch with some of our committees to see what works best for you and your schedule.

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    19 min
  • Ep 4 - Women In Fire Alarm part 1

    This episode is a panel discussion on the experiences of women in the fire alarm industry. This is part 1 of a discussion that took place in Winnipeg in Jan 2024.

    We will have part 2 of this discussion coming very soon.

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    17 min
  • Ep 3 - CFAA position statement on qualified personnel

    On this episode, I have Derrick Bertrand , Vice President of the CFAA Manitoba Chapter. We were able to get together in Winnipeg and discuss the new position statement on ‘qualified technicians’ and how it can be used across Canada.


    Here is the link to the official position statement:

    https://www.cfaa.ca/news/cfaa-position-statement-qualified-personnel-for-the-verification-inspection-repair-and-maintenance-of-fire-alarm-systems-in-canada


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    16 min
  • Ep 2 - Changes to NBCC codes coming to many provinces

    On this episode, Brett and I review the changes coming to the provinces as they adopt versions of the 2020 NBCC and associated ULC standards.


    This episode was recorded in early Dec 2023 and there have been some updates to code adoption. Saskatchewan quickly adopted the new NBCC 2020 effective Jan 1st 2024 and announced it a week after we had recorded this podcast. Other provinces are constantly updating their own date to adopt the code, so please keep checking with your AHJ.


    Brett can be reached at brdesignsask.ca


    As mentioned in the podcast, here are some links for viewing relevant codes and standards online for free (login required for UL):


    https://nrc-publications.canada.ca/eng/view/ft/?id=515340b5-f4e0-4798-be69-692e4ec423e8


    https://www.shopulstandards.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productId=ULC536_6_S_20190801



    Your feedback is welcome at [email protected]

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    16 min

About The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Podcast

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Podcast for Canadian Fire Alarm Technicians and other people interested in the fire alarm industry in Canada.

comments can be sent to [email protected]

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