LAC 28:CV.1735. Specialty Systems

A. Fire Alarms: 1. functions, operations, and characteristics of various types of fire alarm systems and components; 2. code requirements and use of code to answer specific questions; 3. functions, operations, and characteristics of alarm initiating and indicating devices; 4. multiplexing of system components; 5. various types of areas and methods to protect them; 6. appropriate wiring methods and devices; 7. utilize manuals to start-up and check out systems; 8. utilize proper manuals and techniques for system maintenance and troubleshooting. B. Security Alarms: 1. functions, operations, and characteristics of various types of security systems and components; 2. code requirements and use of code to answer specific questions; 3. functions, operations, and characteristics of alarm initiating and indicating devices; 4. multiplexing of system components; 5. various types of areas and methods to protect them; 6. appropriate wiring methods and devices; 7. utilize manuals to start-up and check out systems; 8. utilize proper manuals and techniques for system maintenance and troubleshooting. C. Voice, Data, TV, Signaling Systems: 1. functions, operations, and characteristics of various types of voice, data, TV, and signaling systems; 2. proper cabling systems required for various systems (telephone, data, Local Area Networks, etc.); 3. installation and connection techniques for cables and devices; 4. how cable defects and installation errors can degrade data transfer; 5. utilize manuals to install, test and start-up and check out systems; 6. utilize proper manuals and techniques for system maintenance and troubleshooting. D. Lightning Protection Systems: 1. functions, operations, and characteristics of lightning protection systems; 2. the sizing, layout and installation of lightning protection systems; 3. NEC requirements and interpretations; 4. size of conductors and electrodes; 5. installation of electrodes; 6. installation of conductors and connections to electrodes. E. Fiber Optic Systems: 1. functions, operations, and characteristics of fiber optic cable; 2. proper installation techniques: a. minimum bend radius; b. pulling techniques; c. installation hardware; d. splicing and termination; 3. utilize appropriate manuals and equipment to perform system tests and troubleshooting. F. Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: 1. functions, operations, and characteristics of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components; 2. the characteristics of heat energy, transfer, and measurement; 3. space and process heating; 4. the properties and characteristics of refrigerants; 5. the appropriate piping techniques for refrigerants; 6. utilize appropriate manuals and equipment to perform system tests and troubleshooting.