The student will be able to:

1. Describe the objectives of smoke control and smoke management systems
2. Identify the building codes that govern fire life safety
3. Describe procedures and standards used in fire damper testing
4. Describe building types and occupancy classifications
5. Describe the objectives and differences in smoke control and smoke management systems
6. Describe active and passive methods in smoke control and smoke management
7. Describe the properties and toxic components in smoke
8. Describe the features in smoke control systems
9. Identify the components of a smoke control system
10. Describe a sequence of operation in a smoke control system
11. Describe the testing and commissioning process of a smoke control system
12. Describe the procedures and equipment used in testing smoke control systems

1. Describe the objectives of smoke control and smoke management systems
   1. Describe the three main objectives of smoke control and smoke management systems (Lec)
2. Identify the building codes that govern fire life safety (Lec and Lab)
3. Describe procedures and standards used in fire damper testing
   1. Describe five organizations that contribute to codes used in fire life safety (Lec)
   2. Describe three organizations that develop standards used in fire life safety (Lec)
   3. Describe the UL standards and labeling requirements for fire dampers (Lec)
4. Describe building types and occupancy classifications
   1. Describe the IBC building type classifications (Lec)
   2. Describe the IBC building occupancy classifications (Lec)
5. Describe the objectives and differences in smoke control and smoke management systems
   1. Describe the functional objectives of smoke control and smoke management systems (Lec)
   2. Describe the dedicated and non-dedicated smoke control and smoke management systems (Lec)
6. Describe active and passive methods in smoke control and smoke management
   1. Describe four active smoke control methods (Lec)
   2. Describe two passive smoke control methods (Lec)
7. Describe the properties and toxic components in smoke
   1. Describe the three phases of fire growth (Lec)
   2. Describe the toxic components of smoke (Lec)
8. Describe the features in smoke control systems
   1. Describe fire and smoke barriers in a building (Lec)
   2. Describe smoke pressurization systems (Lec)
   3. Describe natural conditions impacting smoke pressurization (Lec)
9. Identify the components of a smoke control system
   1. Identify common components required in a smoke control system (Lec and Lab)
10. Describe a sequence of operation in a smoke control system
    1. Compose a sequence of operation for a smoke control system (Lec and Lab)
11. Describe the acceptance testing and commissioning process for smoke control systems (Lec)
12. Describe the procedures and equipment used in testing smoke control systems
    1. Identify equipment and its use in testing of smoke control systems (Lec and Lab)

1. Perform an inspection and operational test of a fire-smoke damper system

Results of written quizzes and tests
Responses in class discussions
Comprehensive written certification examination
Demonstration of assigned skills to acceptable level per instructor

Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Lab assignments followed by discussion

International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry. Testing, Adjusting & Balancing of Environment Systems. 2003.

International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry. HVAC Fire Life Safety Level 2 Technician, Student Reference Manual. 2011.

These are the standard sheet metal textbooks/workbooks used for this course. Although one or more may not be within five years of the required published date, they are the most current books used when teaching this course.

1. Sample reading assignment: From the textbook, assigned sections on Fire Life Safety Level 2
2. Sample writing assignment: Describe the acceptance testing and commissioning process for smoke control systems
3. Complete technician certification online testing