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Fire Safety in Transformation Facilities

The aim of this course is to give the basic technical knowledge of Fire Safety in Transformation Facilities: Indoor transformation facilities, outdoor transformation facilities, cable galleries

Duration : 2 days (14 hours)

Countries Running the Course

If this course is not available in your country, please contact with your member training.

Individuals who work in Transformation Facilities. The course will also be of interest to those involved in the fire safety in Indoor transformation facilities, outdoor transformation facilities and cable galleries

Electrical Technician

At the end of the course the students will:
• Recognise and identify the main hazards associated with fire safety in Transformation Facilities • Know the different types of Fire Prevention Measures
• Know the specific regulations and standards related to Transformation Facilities
• Have a good understanding of the different types of fire safety systems and equipment available and requirements for their testing and maintenance
• Have a good understanding of the emergency and protection plans
• Be aware of the behaviour of fire in compartmented and non compart-mented structures

I LEGISLATION

• Relevant fire safety legislation in transfor-mation facilities

II IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS

• Indoor Transformation Facilities
• Outdoor Transformation Facilities
• Cable Galleries

III FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES

• Switches
• Conductors
• Electrical Connections
• Live Parts
• Transformers

IV FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES

• Passive Fire Protection:
• Fire rating of walls and doors
• Compartment Size
• Sealed of penetrations
• Oil spilled drainage or containment
• Active Fire Protection:
• Fire Detection Systems (aspiration, temperature cable detectors smoke detector)
• Fire Extinguishing Systems (water mist, water spray, foam-water, gases)
• Communications of alarm
• Evacuation:
• Maximum Distance between exits
• Requirements for stairs
• Signalization
• Emergency Lighting
• Ventilation

V PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

• Cable insulation integrity, thermography, cable connections, ventilation….

Written examination

Certificate
Optional subtitle «Fire Safety Officer of Transformation Facilities CFPA-E»

• 3: 2011