*NEW* Automatic Fire Alarm Systems SS2 and Smoke Control for Compliance SS13.1, SS13.2 and SS13.3 - Wellington | HYBRID
Our workshops are designed to provide technical training and information for Inspectors, Testers, IQP’s, Council Officers, Property Managers and other interested parties working in the building compliance sector.
Automatic Fire Alarm Systems
Automatic Fire Alarm Systems are a critical tool in providing emergency warning in the event of a fire. This workshop looks at the SS2 requirements for Automatic Fire Alarm Systems and in particular the requirements under NZS 4512.
This workshop will focus on the Automatic Fire Alarm systems requirements as part of the SS2 Automatic or manual emergency warning systems for compliance and it will cover the following:
- Building Act and Fire and Emergency NZ Act
- NZ Building Code C clauses
- Inspection and Maintenance requirements with reference to the relevant Standards and manufacturers requirements
- Common issues
- Current best practices
Smoke Control for Compliance SS13.1, SS13.2 and SS13.3
Discussion points for the day - What is smoke control? Are these systems critical for building evacuation safety? How do they integrate with other life-safety systems? This course answers all those questions—and more.
This workshop will focus on:
- Stair Pressurization – How it maintains safe escape routes during fire emergencies
- Mechanical Smoke Extraction – Efficient smoke removal from enclosed spaces
- Natural Smoke Extraction – Using natural ventilation for smoke control
- Smoke Curtains – Compartmentalizing and preventing smoke spread
Why Attend?
- Understand system design and operation
- Learn integration with fire alarms, sprinklers, and HVAC
- Gain practical knowledge for compliance and safety
This workshop is designed for both IQP’s and Building Compliance Officials. Whether you are new or experienced in the industry this is a good course designed to upskill or refresh your skills.
- The course includes a post course assessment. On completion of the assessment, you will be awarded a Certificate of completion and 7.5 hours of CPD.
Cost for full-day workshop:
$722.50 +GST ABC Member fee for both courses (incudes a 15% for signing up for both)
$935 +GST Non-Member fee for both courses (incudes a 15% for signing up for both)
Our Presenter - Jarrod Ward
Jarrod brings over 30 years of experience in the fire industry, having begun his career in a family-owned business specialising in gas flood systems for boats and the power sector. His expertise has been recognised through contributions to standards committees, where he has provided valuable insights from both installation and regulatory perspectives. With a comprehensive background in building compliance across all specified systems, along with valuable experience at Council level, Jarrod’s extensive knowledge is a significant asset to our members.
