May 13, 2026
ECABC Tech Talk: Fire Alarm System Installations
This two-hour Tech Talk will provide participants with practical guidance on fire alarm system installation in accordance with current codes and standards.
Lead by Frank Kurz, the Fire Technician Network's Founder and Executive Director, this presentation will cover wiring and installation requirements, sprinkler monitoring devices, addressable control and relay modules, Class A and Class B wiring, key Vancouver Building Bylaw 2025 updates, and more.
The session will be followed by a Q&A session.
Food and refreshments will be provided!
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (2:30 pm – 5:00 pm pt)
Location
BCIT Burnaby Campus
SE01 Room 109
Details
Agenda:
2:00PM – 2:30PM: Registration
2:30M – 4:30PM: Fire Alarm System Installations Tech Talk
4:30PM – 5:00PM: Q&A Session
Course Outline:
- Resources (wiring guidelines, installation guidelines)
- Installation of supporting field devices that monitor sprinkler flow and valve switches
- What the Engineer has to provide in his drawings and specifications (and what to do if it’s not there)
- Installation of addressable control and relay modules (and connection to HVAC, and other controlled circuits)
- Class A type wiring (and isolator installation)
- Class B type wiring (and isolator installation)
- Vancouver Building Bylaw 2025 changes
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- Installation of additional relays for Fire Signal Receiving Centre service
- Installation requirements for in-suite sounders (BCBC vs. VBBL)
- What to expect during a Verification
- What to expect during an Integrated Systems Test
Instructor(s)
Frank Kurz
Founder and Executive Director, The Fire Technicians Network
Frank is a recognized industry professional in building life safety technologies and systems and regularly performs f ire alarm system Verifications and Integrated Life Safety Systems Testing in the Lower Mainland and various Vancouver Island communities. His early career as an aircraft accident investigator in Canada demonstrated the importance of Standards and regulations which govern the maintenance, construction, and operation of mission-critical equipment and systems. His transition to the fire protection equipment industry. In 1985 was a natural fit for his ability to troubleshoot complex systems and helped him successfully navigate the Building Codes, local Bylaws, and Standards that regulate their installation and testing. Over a forty-year career in the industry he’s witnessed immense technological advances in the early detection of a fire which brought with it an intense desire to learn how best to maintain, service, inspect and test these systems. It also fueled his passion for sharing that knowledge.
Cancellation Policy
Fees will be collected at the time of registration. Should it be necessary to cancel your attendance please contact ECABC at any time up to 4 weeks prior to the course start date for a full refund. A cancellation from 2 weeks to 4 weeks will result in a 50% refund. There will be no refund for cancellations less than 10 business days prior to the scheduled start date. Participant substitutions may be made up to 2 days before the course start date, at no additional fee.
If the course needs to be to be postponed or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, ECABC will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.
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