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Fire Stopping

Course Supplier: CNET Telephone Number: 0121 326 2219 Cost: £325

Description:
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An independent introduction to fire stopping why, where & how to specify, install & retrofit fire stopping systems, with considerations to communications infrastructures.

This 1-day course provides an introduction to the specification, installation and retrofitting of fire stopping systems in communications networks. Covering the potential liabilities related to installing communication cables through new or existing fire stops, those attending with also gain an understanding of legislation, possible costs related to incorrect fibre stopping solutions and ensures you are able to explain, to the end user, the need for fire stopping.

Introduction­

The A – Z of fire stopping

  • From ablative materials through to fire stop wraps

Datacomms & fire stopping

  • The issued governing the installation fire stops in regard to the datacomms industry

Why the need for fire stopping?

  • The effects of fire on business and premises
  • The how & whys of a fire

Liability issues

  • Who is to blame when it all burns down
  • Cable sheath & fire spread

Legislative overview

  • Datacomms & the legal obligations to fire stopping

British standards

  • Building document B explained
  • British Standards for fire stopping
  • An overview of European legislation

Product overview

  • From putties & pillows through to EZpath

Product application & selection

  • Overview of products within the market place & where they would be installed within a building

Entry Requirements:
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No previous experience is necessary

Assessment:
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  • BTEC units towards:
  • BTEC Advanced Certificate in Telecommunications
  • Installation & Test
  • BTEC Professional Certificate in LAN Design & Installation
  • BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Telecommunications
  • Network Design
  • BICSI CECs: 7 ITS & 7 RCDD
  • CNet Certificate

Progression:
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  • Fibre in an Internal Environment
  • BICSI ITS Installer, Level 1
  • BICSI ITS Installer, Level 2
  • Datacommunications Cabling

Contact:
christinea@mayflex.com / 0121 326 2219

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