Application Fire Detection

SAQCC FIRE – FIRE DETECTION REGISRATION

AUTHORISED PERSON

SUNSET REGISTRATION

Fire Detection


REGISTRATION OF AUTHORISED PERSONS

FIRE DETECTION

ALL documents MUST accompany this application form

1. INTRODUCTION

The registration of Authorised persons is a legal requirement of the Department of Labour to enable compliance with the OSHA act. It is necessary for any Authorised person working on Fire Detection Systems or Gas Extinguishing Systems to be registered by the SAQCC Fire. SAQCC Fire is mandated to conduct this task.

2. OBJECTIVE

It is the objective of SAQCC Fire to provide competency levels for all Authorised persons’ working in these areas of expertise.

3. REGISTRATION

Registration with SAQCC Fire for those persons operating in the areas of fire detection is provided at 5 levels.

Level 1 Cabler

Level 2 Installer

Level 3 Serviceman

Level 4 Commissioner

Level 5 Designer

4. REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

Any person may register at any one level for fire detection.

If a person is already registered for a fire category with SAQCC Fire he may also register for one level of fire detection.

To qualify for registration, one must meet the requirements laid down in the “Skills document” attached to the application form.

From inception, until one year (twelve months), one may register under the Initial Registration Clause.


5. INITIAL REGISTRATION CLAUSE

An affidavit must be completed by the applicant and his/her company manager that the applicant is proficient in the associated tasks listed for that level in the skills document.

A selected SAQCC Fire Detection & Suppression committee will vet the application for approval.

The Initial Registration Clause will expire one year (twelve months) from date of inception. All applications and renewals after that date will be subject to training and /or examination requirements to prove competency.

6. CONTINUED PROFESSINAL DEVELOPMENT

All persons applying for re registration after the sunset period of twelve months, will be subject to training requirements and /or examination to prove competency.

All registered persons will be subject to a review every 3 years to ensure Ongoing Professional Development is maintained.

7. FEES

Fees for registration of a fire detection Authorised person is on a sliding scale as shown below:

Cabler: R400 Installer: R600 Serviceman: R800 Commissioner: R900 Designer: R1000

DUAL REGISTRATION Should an Authorised person wish to register for more than one category at a time (i.e. Detection and Gas) with SAQCC Fire the second registration fee will be charged at R200 per annum. (The highest level applied for, plus the additional R200)

8. REGISTRATION APPROVAL

Applications for registration as a fire detection Authorised person will be vetted by a selection committee appointed by SAQCC Fire Detection & Suppression Committee, on a monthly basis (your application could take 6 weeks to process)

On acceptance of the application the applicant will be notified in writing and be informed for which level he/she has been registered and be supplied with a registration card and number.

The successful applicants details will be added to the SAQCC Fire Detection & Suppression Committee register and posted on the SAQCC Fire web site.


9. REGISTRATION CARD

All successful applicants will receive a registration card. The registration cards are printed with the Authorised person name, photograph, registration number and a colour coded stripe indicating which sector of the fire industry he is registered in.

The following colour coding applies

Red -‐ Fire detection

Green -‐ Gas extinguishing

The red and green striped cards will be printed with a level number for which level the Authorised person is registered in.

A card may carry more than one colour stripe for Authorised persons registered in more than one category.

The Authorised person must carry this badge with him at all times whilst working on a fire detection system

10. DURATION OF REGISTRATION

The Initial Registration Clause will terminate one year (twelve months) from date of inception.

Registrations are conducted on an annual basis and from 2013 onward will be based on training requirements and/or examination to ensure competency within that level of grading.

Registration is an annual process.

Every 3 years registered Authorised persons will be subject to re-‐examination to comply with Continued Professional Development requirements.

11. CODE OF CONDUCT

Accompanying each application form is a code of conduct that must be read, agreed and signed by each applicant.

12. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

Should it be reported in writing that any registered SAQCC Fire Detection & Suppression Authorised person is not conducting himself within the Code of Conduct he will be subject to disciplinary procedures as laid down by the SAQCC Fire.

The SAQCC Fire reserves the right to discipline any Authorised person within the Code of Conduct and Constitution of the SAQCC Fire and withdraw the Authorised person if found guilty.


13. PSIRA

All Authorised persons working in the field of fire detection are legally required to register with PSIRA as this is a compulsory requirement in terms of the Security act.

This remains the responsibility of the Authorised person and not SAQCC Fire

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South African Qualification and

Certification Committee for the Fire Industry

Reg. No.: 99/1937/08 a Section 21 Company www.saqccfire.co.za

Post net Suite #86 Private Bag X10020 Edenvale 161

2nd Floor West, Helvetia House, Greenvale Road, Wilbart, Germiston

Tele: +27-11 455 3157 Fax +27 -11 86 518 4374 e-mail: [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SAQCC FIRE APPLICATION FOR SUNSET REGISTRATION

FIRE DETECTION ALL the following MUST accompany this application form

a. One colour photo with your name written on the back

b. Proof of payment for relevant category

c. Certified copy of ID book

d. Proof of employment

e. Signed Code of Ethics

f. Signed Skills document

g. Design document (Designer only)

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION

Please note that by filling in these forms and signing them you are making a legal declaration. If it is found that any information is false or incorrect, the SAQCC Fire will apply such legal action as it deems necessary.

The original forms may be posted or delivered to the SAQCC Fire offices with ALL supporting documentation. They can also be emailed - [email protected], but the photo must be sent as a JPEG. Failure to fulfill the above criteria will result in your application being rejected.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The SAQCC Fire registers the individual Authorised person and not the company he is working for, therefore each application form must be completed in full and submitted together with the above documentation.


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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORISED PERSON REGISTRATION

FIRE DETECTION

Registration No……………………………………… Registration Date: ………………... (For office use only)

I……………………………………….…. apply for registration with SAQCC Fire as a Fire Detection Authorised person level…………….….. I am currently / not currently registered at the SAQCC Fire as an Authorised person with registration No. ………………….…………………. Surname: …………………………............ Full Names: ……………………………………... I.D. No…………………………………….…………………… Residential address: ………………………………………………………………………….……. …………………………………………………………………………………………Code……….. Telephone No.: ………………………….. Cell No.: ……………………………………………. Email address: ………………………………………………………………………………………… Company Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………… Company Registration No.: ………………………………V A T Reg No.: ……………….……… Workmen’s Compensation No: ………………… PSIRA Registration No.: …………………… Company Postal Address. …………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………..Code…………… Province : ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Company Physical Address. ………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………..Code…………… Province : ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Telephone No: ………………………………………. Fax No: …………………………………….. Email address: ……………………………………………….………………………………………..

Book

Pastel

MP

Card

Website

SMS

Letter


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INITIAL REGISTRATION CLAUSE

I acknowledge this application is in terms of the initial registration clause laid down by SAQCC Fire and is only applicable for the first year of registration and that I will be subject to test or examination for subsequent years of registration to ensure my competency levels are maintained.

I hereby apply for registration as an authorised person and undertake to abide by the requirements of the current SANS Codes of Practice for Fire Detection, the contents of which I am fully aware. I swear that I am competent in the tasks outlined in the “Skills document” and I have read and agree to abide by the requirements of the Code of Conduct attached. I solemnly declare, that to the best of my knowledge, all the information contained herein is true and correct. Applicant Name: ……………………………………………… I.D. No.: …………………………… Signature: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… I, ……………………………………………………………… I.D. No.: …………………………… Of (Company)…………………………………………………………………………………….…… Hereby declare that …………………………………………… has worked in the field of fire detection and is competent in the tasks required for a…………………………………………... Signature ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Sworn to/ affirmed before me at ………………………… on this ………………………..……day of……………….. 20……….… Commissioner of Oaths/ Justice of Peace: Name: …………………………………………….. District: ……………………………………………

Signature: ………………………………………….


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NOTE

IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSONS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF FIRE DETECTION TO

BE REGISTERED WITH

PSIRA

________________________________________________________________________ FIRE DETECTION / GAS SUPPRESSION BANKING DETAILS Bank: Standard Bank of South Africa Branch : Bedford Gardens Branch Code: 01 83 05 ONLY THESE BANK DETAILS Account No: 422 086 851 TO BE USED The registration fee is: Cabler: R400 Installer: R600 Serviceman: R800 Commissioner: R900 Designer: R1000 Lost or stolen card fee: R 175.00 ONLY THE ABOVE BANK DETAILS TO BE USED FOR FIRE DETECTION/GAS SUPPRESSION. CHEQUES MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO: SA QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE – FIRE. THE BANK WILL NOT ACCEPT CHEQUES UNLESS MADE OUT CORRECTLY

PLEASE ENSURE THAT PROOF OF PAYMENT IS PROVIDED WITH ALL APPLICATION FORMS.


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SAQCC FIRE SKILLS DOCUMENT

FIRE DETECTION

This document provides description of the various levels that a person may register with the SAQCC- Fire for fire detection and the skills he/she must have to register at that level.

A person may register for fire detection in one of the following categories:

Level 1 Cabler

Level 2 Installer

Level 3 Serviceman

Level 4 Commissioner

Level 5 Designer


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LEVEL 1 - CABLER The cabler shall conduct work for a registered business.

The cabler shall have 3 months site experience on the following, or proven similar experience.

I am competent in the following skills: (Please tick appropriate box)

SKILL YES NO I am able to use all required hand tools Use electrical drilling machines Drill fixing holes in concrete, brick, plasterboard and ceiling boards Install fixings into all of above Install PVC conduit as instructed Install steel conduit as instructed Install trunking as instructed Install cables as instructed Install sample pipes for aspiration systems

Tick one box

Name of Applicant: ………………………..…………… Date: ………………………

Signature:………………………………………………………………………………….

Company: …………………………………………………………………………………

Managers name: ……………………………………….. Date: ………………………..

Signature: …………………………………………………………………………………


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LEVEL 2 - INSTALLER The installer shall conduct work for a registered business

The installer shall have 3 months site experience and 3 months experience as a cabler on the following, or proven similar experience.


SKILL YES NO I am able to use all required hand tools to execute my duties Read and understand site plans, equipment schedules, system schematics, cable schedules etc

Install aspiration system piping and panels Install bases for fire detection devices Install fire panel cabinets Install all types of fire detection line devices Terminate cables in the fire panel and in all line devices Terminate power cables into fire panels (not live power) Install and terminate external control and monitoring relays Power up fire control panels Repair cable faults on conventional and addressable fire systems Conduct default programming of addressable fire panels and repair applicable line faults

Install gas extinguishing detection systems in accordance with relevant code of practice

Tick one box


Signature:………………………………………………………………………………….

Company: …………………………………………………………………………………


Signature: …………………………………………………………………………………


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LEVEL 3 - FIRE DETECTION SERVICE MAN The service man shall conduct work for a registered business

The service man shall have 6 months site experience on the following, or proven similar experience.


SKILL YES NO Test conventional and addressable fire systems Configure addressable fire panels Read and understand site plans, equipment schedules, system schematics, cable schedules etc

Be able to download, change and up load system configuration software

Conduct default programming of addressable fire panels and repair applicable line faults

Test all line devices on a conventional and addressable fire system Conduct "auto learn" function on aspiration systems Test aspiration fire systems Adjust alarm levels on an aspiration system Test and rectify all line faults and system faults on fire systems Conduct fire system services on conventional, addressable and aspiration fire detection systems in compliance to SANS 10139

Be able to identify building changes that affect the fire detection system and notify the relevant party

Identify fire system interfaces i.e. gas extinguishing systems and disconnect them before progressing with work on the panel

Have knowledge of operating a computer for up-loading and down-loading programmes and reports.

Identify and report to the client shortcomings on systems Service gas extinguishing detection systems in accordance with relevant code of practice

Tick one box


Signature:………………………………………………………………………………….

Company: …………………………………………………………………………………


Signature: …………………………………………………………………………………


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LEVEL 4 FIRE DETECTION COMMISSIONER The commissioner shall conduct work for a registered business

The commissioner shall have 12 months site experience on the following, or proven similar experience.


SKILL YES NO Conduct all commissioning procedures as listed in SANS 10139 and the manufacturers’ instructions on conventional, addressable and aspiration systems

Produce all project documentation as per SANS 10139 Conduct hand over tests with the client on completion Provide end user training on the above mentioned systems Configure network addressable systems Connect and test network cables Connect Ethernet interfaces Programme addressable fire panels via computer software packages Conduct input/ output logic software on fire panel or on computer software programme

Download and test the configuration software into the fire panel Configure graphic software onto control computers Configure and test external functions of the fire panel, i.e. air conditioning shut down, lift homing etc

Service and repair networked systems Commission gas extinguishing detection systems in accordance with relevant code of practice

Tick one box


Signature:………………………………………………………………………………….

Company: …………………………………………………………………………………


Signature: …………………………………………………………………………………


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DESIGNER The designer shall conduct work for a registered business.

The designer shall have the minimum of 2 years’ experience on the following.


SKILL YES NO Have a thorough knowledge of SANS 10139, SANS 322, SANS 246 and SANS 369

Communicate with the client, architect and consultant as to the building details and client requirements

Determine fire detection system categories Read architectural plans and understand the scales Conduct battery calculations Produce fire detector layouts Identify and specify the correct detector type and applications Conduct fire detector zoning; call point zoning and fire alarm zoning Have knowledge of fire panel functions and capacities Determine and select cable types Conduct aspiration system designs Design network systems Produce system specifications Produce system drawings Produce system schematics Produce Bills of Materials

Tick one box

I have submitted one completed fire detection design originated by myself that reflects:

o The standard it was design to o The category of system o The zoning arrangements of all devices o The system must be for more than 10 zones or 100 devices o The design drawing must be accompanied by the design specification o The usage and occupancy of the building must be specified

The submitted design package MUST BE accompanied with a SIGNED AFFIDAVIT that the work submitted was conducted by the applicant.


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I declare that the information provided in this document is a true reflection of my abilities.

Name………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature…………………………………………. Date…………………………………

I, the CEO of the following company declare that the information submitted by this applicant is a true reflection of the person’s skills

Name………………………………………………..Company………………………………

Signature……………………………………………Date…………………………………...


CODE OF ETHICS

As a registered authorised person with SAQCC Fire engaged in the field of fire detection I recognise my responsibility to maintain high standards of reliability and integrity in the application of the life safety and property protection systems provided by myself.

I, therefore, pledge and ascribe to the following:-

§ To abide by the rules and disciplinary procedures of SAQCC Fire

§ Not to bring the industry or the SAQCC Fire into disrepute or foreclose or distribute information pertaining to the SAQCC Fire that I may obtain from time to time

§ To be honest and fair in all matters with my, customers, subcontractors,

distributors, competitors, or suppliers

§ To follow nationally recognised Codes and Standards, provincial and local laws and regulations, when designing, supplying, installing or commissioning fire detection systems

§ I agree to read, study and abide by the following standards:- Ø SANS 10139 Design, Installation and Maintenance of fire

detection systems. Ø SANS 246 Installation of fire systems in Electronic Equipment

Installations (Computer Rooms). Ø SANS 369 Operation of Fire Protection Measures Ø SANS 322 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Hospitals Ø SANS 7240 Pt 16&19. Evacuation systems

§ To encourage and support well-founded legislation affecting our industry and

the people we serve. § To support and participate in the education of those in and regulating our

industry. § When representing SAQCC Fire we will conduct ourselves professionally and

with decorum. § To strive for high standards of performance and professional competence.

§ I will present my identity badge at all times when working on fire detection

systems.

I accept this code freely and pledge to support to SAQCC Fire in its endeavours to improve the life safety and property protection in the Republic of South Africa and its surrounding nations.

NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………

SIGNATURE: ………………………………………………….. DATE………………….…….

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