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Following FPA Australia's first webinars held in mid-2020, we received feedback that individuals who were unable to make the webinar were interested in purchasing access to recordings of the webinar that they could then view at a time that suits them. As such, FPA Australia has (and will continue to) record and make available for purchase certain webinars, where possible. Please note, however, that not all webinars will be able to be made available in this way.

IMPORTANT: Access to these pre-recorded webinars is intended as a substitute to a live viewing of the webinar and therefore the purchaser will only have access to the webinar for three (3) days from the date of purchase.

Please see below for the pre-recorded webinars for which access can be purchased.

Note, each purchase is for one person to access the pre-recorded webinar (i.e it is a per person purchase). However, you can purchase access for multiple individuals and/or for an individual(s) that are not the purchaser.

Webinars:

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems:

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - AS 1851 Section 6 - Monthly Routine Service Schedule
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - Occupant Warning Systems

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - Smoke Detection for Smoke Control Systems
Building Occupant Warning Systems & Intercom Systems - New Product Standards

Fire Sprinkler & Hydrants Systems, Tanks and Fixed Fire Pumps:

Fire Hydrants and Fire Hose Reels - Design and Commissioning Fundamentals

Passive Fire Protection:

Smoke Hazard Management Systems:

Air Purge, Zone Pressurisation, and Hot Layer Smoke Control (AS 1668.1)

Fire, Smoke, and Air Dampers

Fire-Isolated Stair Pressurisation Systems, including Fire-Isolated Ramps and Passageways

Other

Preventable Residential Fire Fatalities in Australia 2003-2017 - New Research on Statistical Data

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Pre-recorded webinar: Fire, Smoke, and Air Dampers

A 90 minute webinar presented by Brett Fairweather, from It's Engineered (recorded 27 May 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: $95 + GST per person

Non-member: $140 + GST per person

1.5 CPD Points

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

Please note, FPA Australia membership is different to FPA Australia's FPAS accreditation, such as FPAS Fire Safety Assessor or Fire Systems Design accreditations. See here for more information on FPA Australia membership.

Fire, smoke and air dampers form part of a buildings' smoke hazard management system. This system is a required life safety measure that utilises the buildings' mechanical services to control the effects of fire and smoke within a building. It is essential that these dampers operate and perform correctly, when required, to minimise the impact of fire and smoke to occupants while evacuating the building.

This pre-recorded webinar is aimed at improving understanding regarding the key operational performance criteria of fire dampers, smoke dampers and air dampers that should be identified and considered, to determine if the expected system operation and performance is being achieved.

If you design, install, certify, routinely service or assess the operation and performance of these dampers, you will find this webinar very informative.

This pre-recorded webinar covers and explains:

Why do we need dampers and where are they included?
What are the 'rules' for using dampers?
The three main damper types (Fire, Smoke & Air) and when is each necessary?
Provide examples of each type
Explain subducts (as an alternative to some fire damper applications)
Explain what an "FRL" is
Ordering and installing dampers correctly
Labelling, Baseline Data and Commissioning records

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Pre-recorded webinar: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - Smoke Detection for Smoke Control Systems

A 90 minute webinar presented by David Isaac, Director of Fire and Safety Technologies Pty Ltd (recorded 11 June 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: $95 + GST per person

Non-member: $140 + GST per person

1.5 CPD Points

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

There are many requirements within the National Construction Code that mandate the installation of smoke control systems within buildings for occupant life safety. However, the activation of these smoke control systems relies on the detection of a fire by - and subsequent signal from - a Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS).

For some buildings, the activation of the smoke control systems can be achieved by a required AS 1670.1 FDAS and detection layout, which has smoke detectors installed within almost every room in the building.

However, in many buildings the activation of the smoke control systems is by a smoke detection layout that requires detectors to be installed at specific locations near lifts, exit doors, etc and within the circulation space of the building.

To ensure that the required protection is compliant, you should have a very good understanding of the NCC and Australian Standard design requirements for smoke detectors that initiate smoke control systems.

This pre-recorded webinar covers and explains:

When the NCC requires only smoke detection for activation of smoke control systems in a building;
When the NCC requires smoke detection throughout almost every room in a building;
What are the requirements for smoke detection in carparks;
What are the AS 1670.1 requirements for smoke detection for activation of smoke control systems;
What constitutes a circulation space;
The required smoke detection locations; and
What the control and indicating requirements are where interfaced with fans, dampers, air handling units and the like.

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Pre-recorded webinar: Fire-Isolated Stair Pressurisation Systems inc. Fire-Isolated Ramps and Passageways

A 90 minute webinar presented by Brett Fairweather, from It's Engineered (recorded 16 June 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: $95 + GST per person

Non-member: $140 + GST per person

1.5 CPD Points

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

The pressurisation of required fire-isolated stairways, ramps or passageways forms part of a buildings' smoke hazard management system. These systems are, or form part of, a life safety measure that is mandatory for many buildings. They form part of a buldings' mechanical services to control the effects of fire and smoke within a building.

These systems assist with minimising an occupant's exposure to the effects of a fire while they are evacuating the building. Therefore, it is essential that these pressurisation systems operate and perform correctly, when required, to minimise the impact of fire and smoke to occupants while evacuating the building.

This pre-recorded webinar is aimed at improving your understanding of the key operational and performance requirements/criteria of these pressurisation systems.

If you design, install, certify, routinely service or assess the operation and performance of pressurisation of required fire-isolated stairways, ramps or passageways, you will find this webinar very informative.

This pre-recorded webinar covers and explains:

The purpose of pressurisation systems for required fire-isolated stairways, ramps or passageways;
How they operate;
Key operation and performance design, commissioning, inspecting and testing requirements;
Interfaces with other fire protection and life safety measures;
Interaction with other smoke control systems;
Common system configurations and system equipment;
Inspection and testing requirements;
Labelling, Baseline Data and Commissioning records;
Do's and Don'ts; and
Common misconceptions and misunderstandings.

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Pre-recorded webinar: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - Occupant Warning Systems

A 60 minute webinar presented by Chris Orr, from ORR Partners (recorded 9 July 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: $95 + GST per person

Non-member: $140 + GST per person

1 CPD Point

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

While not a life safety system that impacts on the effects of a fire, an Occupant Warning System (OWS) is a critical system-and the only system-that alerts occupants of a fire event within a building.

The structure and type of OWS typically consists of many different components and can consist of a combination of different OWS systems. Over the last 5 years these requirements in the AS 1670 series have changed.

If you approve, design, install, certify, inspect, test or assess Fire Detection and Alarm Systems within buildings and are unsure of key requirements or wish to improve your knowledge, then you should find this webinar to be very informative.

This pre-recorded webinar covers and explains:

When the NCC requires occupant warning systems within a building;
What type of occupant warning system is required;
What are Grade 1, 2 and 3 amplified sound systems;
The transition to AS 4428.16 Grade 2 and 3 amplified sound systems;
When is the alert signal required, when is the evacuate signals required;
OWS used for staged evacuation;
OWS circuit limitations;
Evacuation signals in Class 9a and Class 9c buildings; and
What are the limitations of the evacuation signal under the referenced ISO 8201.

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Pre-recorded webinar: Passive Fire Protection - Fire Doors and Smoke Doors - Two part series

A two part Webinar series (90 mins each) presented by John Clampett, Leigh Gesthuizen & Brett Dundules (recorded 23 & 30 July 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: $190 + GST per person

Non-member: $280 + GST per person

3 CPD points

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

Passive fire protection is a required essential life safety measure that provides barriers to restrict and contain a fire to a limited area within a building.

However, doorways are usually required in these barriers for the access and egress of occupants within the building. Therefore, it is critical that these required doorways in these barriers have the required protection (fire doors and smoke doors) to avoid the spread of fire and smoke throughout the building.

To ensure that the required protection is compliant and the products conform, you should have a very good understanding of the design, testing, installation, servicing and NCC requirements for these fire and smoke doors.

If you approve, design, install, certify, inspect or assess fire doors or smoke doors within buildings and are unsure of key requirements or wish to improve your knowledge, then you should find this webinar to be very informative.

This two-part pre-recorded webinar covers and explains:

What is the purpose of fire doors and smoke doors;
What is the NCC requirements for fire doors and smoke doors;
What are the test requirements for fire doors and smoke doors;
What are the key installation requirements for fire doors and smoke doors;
What key items to remember when installing fire doors and smoke doors;
What key items to check for when certifying the installation of fire doors and smoke doors;
The routine service requirements for fire doors and smoke doors; and
The do's and don'ts of fire doors and smoke doors after the building has been approved for occupancy by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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Pre-recorded webinar: AS 1668.1 - Air Purge, Zone Pressurisation, and Hot Layer Smoke Control (Smoke Exhaust)

A 60 minute webinar presented by Brett Fairweather, from It's Engineered (recorded 23 September 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: $95 + GST per person

Non-member: $140 + GST per person

1 CPD point

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

The control and management of smoke within a building during a fire is very important for the life safety of occupants, while they are evacuating from a building. These systems form part of a buildings' smoke hazard management system, which is part of the mechanical services. These systems are, or form part of, a life safety measure that is mandatory for many vertically or horizontally large buildings.

These systems assist with minimising an occupant's exposure to the effects of a fire while they are evacuating the building. Therefore, it is essential that these purge, pressurisation and exhaust systems operate and perform correctly, when required.

This webinar is aimed at improving your understanding of the key operational and performance requirements/criteria of these purge, pressurisation and exhaust systems.

If you design, install, certify, routinely service or assess the operation and performance of pressurisation of required Air Purge, Zone Pressurisation or Hot Layer Smoke Control systems you will find this webinar very informative.

This webinar covers and explain aspects of:

The purpose of Air Purge, Zone Pressurisation or Hot Lot Layer Smoke Control systems;
How they are required to operate;
Key operation and perfomance design, installation and commissioning requirements;
Interfaces with other fire protection and life safety systems;
Interaction with other smoke control systems;
Common system configurations and system equipment;
Baseline Data and Commissioning;
Fire Fan Control Panel requirements & operation;
Do's and Dont's; and
Common misconceptions and misunderstandings.

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Pre-recorded webinar: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - AS 1851 Section 6 - Monthly Service Schedule

Note: Does not include SPECIAL HAZARD SYSTEMS

Proudly sponsored by Nimbus Fire Alarm Management powered by FireMate Software

A 60 minute webinar presented by Johna Parmar of FPA Australia (recorded 30 September 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: $95 + GST per person

Non-member: $140 + GST per person

1 CPD point

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

The Australian Standard for routine service of fire protection systems and equipment, AS 1851 prescribes the methodology and activities used to maintain the reliability of fire protection systems and equipment; such that they continue to meet the requirements of the approved design and are likely to do so until the next scheduled activity.

AS 1851 and its scheduled service activities are extensively used throughout Australia, except where the use of AS 1851 is not mandatory.

This technical/training webinar is predominately based on the routine service activities for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (FDAS).

This webinar covers and explain aspects of:

Legislation & Code - why we have FDAS, special hazard systems and smoke hazard management systems;
Legislation - where AS 1851 is mandatory or recommended;
The purpose of a fire detection system;
An explanation of Clause 6.1 requirements;
An explanation of Clause 6.2 requirements;
An explanation of Clause 6.3 requirements; and
An explanation of how to carry out the routine service items in Table 6.4.1.2 in Clause 6.4

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Pre-recorded webinar: Fire Hydrants and Fire Hose Reels - Design and Commissioning Fundamentals

Proudly sponsored by Firequip

A 90 minute webinar presented by Justin Morris of Wormald & Sam Hannant of YesFire (recorded 15 October 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: $95 + GST per person

Non-member: $140 + GST per person

1.5 CPD point

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

The ability of the fire brigade to carry out fire-fighting, search and rescue activities and occupants to fight a fire in its initial growth stage, if they choose to do so, could be critical to the life safety of occupants. To enable fire fighters or occupants to undertake these activities specific & required equipment, operation and system performance needs to be provided.

To provide this, the system needs to be correctly designed, installed and commissioned so that it can be verified as 'fit for purpose' and compliant. To do this there are several key aspects throughout the process that need to be carefully considered, implemented and verified.

This webinar is also partly aimed at improving your understanding of the key operation and performance requirements/criteria of these systems.

If you design, install or commission fire hydrant or fire hose reel systems or simply wish to obtain a better understanding of these systems, you will find this webinar very informative.

This webinar covers and explain aspects of:

The purpose of fire hydrants and fire hose reel systems;
Legislation, Code and Standard requirements;
How they are required to operate;
Key operational & performance design and commissioning requirements;
Interfaces with other fire protection and life safety systems;
Baseline Data and Commissioning;
Do's and Do Not's; and
Common misunderstandings.

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Pre-recorded webinar: Preventable Residential Fire Fatalities in Australia 2003-2017 - New Research on Statistical Data

A 60 minute webinar presented by Geoff Kaandorp of Fire Rescue Victoria (recorded 5 November 2020)

FPA Australia Member: Free

Non-member: Free

On average, more than one preventable fire related death occurs in a residential context every week in Australia.

This has been described as a diffuse disaster, yet there has been no collaborative national research since 2005 and very limited analysis regarding the demographic features and comorbidities of victimes.

This presentation will focus on the key findings of the research.

It will outline how an increased understanding of victim demography can be applied by fire sevices based on a dynamic shift from targeting individuals to advocating for changes to program, policy and practice to address the needs of those most at risk of dying in a residential fire.

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Pre-recorded webinar: Building Occupant Warning Systems & Intercom Systems - New Prouduct Standards

Proudly sponsored by Ampac

A 60 minute webinar presented by Steve Chaplyn of Ampac and Brett Dundules of FPA Australia (recorded 27 October 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: Free

Non-member: $70 + GST per person

1 CPD point

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

A building occupant warning system (BOWS) is critical to alert occupants of a fire event so that they can commence evacuation of the building. A BOWS consists of equipment and devices that provide audible and visual alarms to occupants of a building, upon the receipt of a fire alarm signal from a fire detection system of device or manual activation. Emergency warning systems and sound systems for emergency purposes are also BOWS.

With the release of the NCC 2019 referenced 2018 edition of AS 1670.1 (Fire Detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning - Part 1 Fire), the Deemed to Satisfy (DtS) requirements of Building Occupant Warning Systems (Clause 3.22) have changed.

Do you know if the Emergnecy Warning System or Building Occupant Warning System equipment you are purchasing, installing, approving or certifying is compliant?

This pre-recorded webinar:

Provides clarification of the product standards required for Building Occupant Warning Systems (in AS 1670.1 and AS 1670.4) in accordance with the current Deemed to Satisfy requirements of the National Construction Code 2019;
Explains the product standards required for Emergency Intercom Systems (in AS 1670.4);
Explains the grades of Emergency Warning Control and Indicating Equipment as specified in Appendix A of AS 4428.16; and
Contains the Q&A session.

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Pre-recorded webinar: Fire Curtains

Proudly sponsored by Greene Fire

A 90 minute webinar presented by Clinton Greene & Darren Civil of Greene Fire (recorded 25 November 2020)

*FPA Australia Member: $95 + GST

Non-member: $140 + GST

1.5 CPD points

*Members include individuals and companies that hold Corporate, Franchise, Professional, Organisation or Individual FPA Australia membership.

The control and management of fire and smoke within a building during a fire is very important for the life safety of occupants, while they are evacuating from a building. Fire curtains are frequently used to form part of a buildings' smoke hazard management system. The approval of these systems are typically via use of Performance Solutions.

Fire Curtains allow owners and tenants to utilise and develop architectural spaces whilst still complying with BCA requirements. They are similar to a Fire Shutter and protect openings by deploying and creating a full barrier covering an opening and creating a fire compartment. There are however many differences between a Fire Shutter and Fire Curtain and these need to be understood for correct use of a Fire Curtain in buildings.

This webinar is aimed at improving your understanding of the key operational and performance requirements/criteria of fire curtains. If you engineer, design, approve or service fire curtains you will find this pre-recorded webinar very informative.

This pre-recorded webinar provides information on:

The different types of fire curtains and how they operate;
How they interface with other building services;
Architectural interfacing, design and specification;
Fire and Smoke Performance Testing and Certification; and
The Impact of building features that adversely affect the performance of fire curtains.