News & Tips
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Presentations from recent and past CFAA Annual Technical Seminars
(Posting Date: 26/10/15)
ALBERTA SEMINARS
2015 - "Understanding the Changes and Updates"
2014 - "Advancements in Technology & Practices"
2013...
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Schedule of all upcoming CFAA Seminars - Register early to guarantee your seat.
(Posting Date: 09/10/15)
UPCOMING CFAA SEMINARS
The various Canadian Fire Alarm Association's Seminars continue to be in great demand.
In the past, you have g...
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Montreal Quebec - November 10 CFAA Annual Technical Seminar - "Connectez-vous"
(Posting Date: 09/09/15)
L'Association canadienne d'alarme incendie (ACAI/CFAA) est heureuse de présenter le
SÉMINAIRE TECHNIQUE 2015 SECTION ...
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Calgary Alberta - Oct 21 CFAA Annual Technical Seminar - DETAILS
(Posting Date: 04/09/15)
Brochure details
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Ottawa - CFAA National Capital Region - Oct 28 Annual Technical Seminar - DETAILS
(Posting Date: 04/09/15)
Brochure details
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The latest CFAA Journal is online - August 2015 issue
(Posting Date: 31/08/15)
List of CFAA Journals
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Cégep Limoilou now provides course 2 on the web - "communication orale et ecrite"
(Posting Date: 10/07/15)
Cégep Limoilou offre maintenant cours 2 sur le web - «communication orale et ecrite"
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Fire Alarm and Life Safety Equipment and System Standards - Under active review by the ULC Committee
(Posting Date: 01/06/15)
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2015 Ontario Fire Code Compendium
(Posting Date: 01/05/15)
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CFAA CORPORATE MEMBERS: Why should your company use the CFAA Member Logo?
(Posting Date: 10/03/15)
Why should your company use the CFAA Member Logo?
How to obtain the CFAA Member logo in various forms!
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FOR CORPORATE MEMBERS: The CFAA Member Listing helps you promote your company. Is it up to date?.
(Posting Date: 10/03/15)
Dear CFAA Member,
I am pleased to inform you that a new interactive CFAA Member Listing has been added to the CFAA website (https://w...
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Message from the CFAA President
(Posting Date: 03/03/15)
I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate some of the things that I said during my inaugural address as president of our association. ...
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CFSA Smoke Management Systems Technical Session - March 4, 2015
(Posting Date: 19/02/15)
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Seneca College's 4th Annual Fire Protection Career Fair and Networking Dinner - March 26, 2015
(Posting Date: 19/02/15)
The School of Fire Protection and Seneca Fire Protection Student Association (FPSA) would like to invite you to attend our 4th Annual Fire Protection ...
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AFAA Annual Meeting and Codes Conference, April 21-24, San Antonio, Texas
(Posting Date: 29/01/15)
AFAA Annual Meeting and Codes Conference, April 21-24, San Antonio, Texas
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Carleton Univ. Course, May 20-22, "Fire Safety of Combustible Construction and Tall Wood Bldgs."
(Posting Date: 28/01/15)
Carleton University announces an upcoming Fire Safety Short Coursey entitled
"Fire Safety of Combustible Construction and Tall Wood Buildings&...
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Canada's Job Grant - Training $ Available
(Posting Date: 21/01/15)
Canada Job Grant
CFAA Technician Training through the CFAA (correspondence and webinar), College and Approved Training Partners has been approved ...
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MESOTHELIOMA Treatment - step-by-step guidance, support, and invaluable resources and information:
(Posting Date: 21/01/15)
MESOTHELIOMA Treatment
The amount of courage and selflessness it takes to be a firefighter is too often undervalued.
Firefighters fac...
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FIND IT. Use the Keyword 'Site search' to access our archives of articles and presentations
(Posting Date: 12/12/14)
FIND IT !
Our website archives contain a goldmine of fire alarm industry information which can be easily accessed with a few keystrokes.
Use the k...
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Our dear friend and colleague David Sylvester has passed away. We will miss him.
(Posting Date: 19/11/14)
David Sylvester - In Memoriam
1965 - 2014
It is with heavy heart and deep regret that we announce the passing of our dear friend and respe...
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Announcing preferred rates for Home and Auto Insurance for all CFAA Members
(Posting Date: 07/11/14)
Preferred rates for Home and Auto Insurance
A new benefit is now available for CFAA Members, Associates, Technicians and Students!
To find out m...
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There have been significant product recalls that are of interest to the fire protection community
(Posting Date: 06/11/14)
There have been a few significant product recalls that should be of interest to the fire protection community.
Here is a list of recent recalls with ...
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NRC - Public review on proposed changes to the National Model Construction Codes – Fall 2014
(Posting Date: 12/09/14)
National Research Council Canada
The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) invites Code users and stakeholders to participate...
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New Webinar-Based CFAA Training is now available.
(Posting Date: 02/09/14)
New Webinar-Based CFAA Training is now available.
The Health & Safety Management Group in partnership with the CFAA is pleased to offer all fiv...
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ULC Bulletin - 6-th Edition - "Standard For Installation of Fire Alarm Systems" CAN/ULC-S524-14
(Posting Date: 01/09/14)
ULC Bulletin - 6th Edition - "Standard For Installation of ire Alarm Systems" CAN/ULC-S524-14
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Reminder - CFAA Annual General Meeting - Tuesday June 17, 2014
(Posting Date: 11/06/14)
DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
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Manitoba Fire Commissioner comments on CO alarm & Fire Alarm interconnection
(Posting Date: 06/06/14)
Letter recently sent to the Office of the Manitoba Fire Commissioner and the OFC RESPONSE on the issue of CO alarm & Fire Alarm system inter...
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Manitoba Fire Commisioner Bulletin on Smoke Detector Sensitivity Testing.
(Posting Date: 09/05/14)
Smoke Detector Sensitivity Testing.
The Office of the Manitoba Fire Commissioner (OFC) has issued a bulletin (April 28, 2014) to inform stakeholder...
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New Technician Training --- Convenient Webinar Instructor-led Courses Now Available
(Posting Date: 07/05/14)
New Webinar-Based CFAA Training is now available.
The Health & Safety Management Group in partnership with the CFAA is pleased to offer all fiv...
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Upcoming 2014 Courses at Seneca College, Toronto
(Posting Date: 11/04/14)
Upcoming 2014 Courses at Seneca College, Toronto
This summer Seneca is offering:
~ ALS190 – Introduction to Fire Alarms,
~ ELF1...
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CFAA Scholarships Available
(Posting Date: 03/04/14)
Canadian Fire Alarm Association
2014 National Scholarships
$750.00 CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Award (2 available)
Presented to the Top T...
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CFAA Journal - 40th Anniversary Edition - A reflection of the past four decades
(Posting Date: 07/01/14)
CFAA JOURNAL - DECEMBER 2013
40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
A REFLECTION OF THE PAST FOUR DECADES
To access the French version,
- Select th...
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ULC announces new versions of CAN/ULC-S536 and CAN/ULC-S537
(Posting Date: 25/12/13)
Listed below are ULC notices advising of the publication of 2013 version of S536 and S537. These standards are not yet referenced in current cod...
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LOGIN INFO FOR CFAA TECHNICIANS AND CFAA MEMBERS
(Posting Date: 22/11/13)
THIS MESSAGE APPLIES ONLY TO EXISTING REGISTERED CFAA TECHNICIANS AND EXISTING CFAA MEMBERS.
LOGGING IN AS A CFAA TECHNICIAN...
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Presentations from the 2013 CFAA Quebec Technical Seminar
(Posting Date: 19/11/13)
Presentations from the 2013 CFAA Quebec Technical Seminar
Détection monoxyde de carbone (Co) normes, méthodes et alternatives de ...
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Presentations from the Oct 24, 2013 CFAA ALBERTA Technical Seminar
(Posting Date: 31/10/13)
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CFAA ALBERTA TECHNICAL SEMINAR
Oct 24, 2013
PRESENTATIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ARE SHOWN AS LINKS
7:30 &...
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Presentations from the Oct 30, 2013 CFAA OTTAWA Technical Seminar
(Posting Date: 31/10/13)
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CFAA OTAWA TECHNICAL SEMINAR – Oct 30, 2013
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
PRESENTATIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ARE ...
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Presentations from the Oct 9, 2013 CFAA BRITISH COLUMBIA Technical Seminar
(Posting Date: 31/10/13)
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CFAA BC 2013 SEMINAR – Oct 9, 2013
PRESENTATIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ARE SHOWN AS LINKS
7:30 &ndas...
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Fall 2013 Schedule for the CFAA Courses hosted by The Health & Safety Management Group in Ajax ON
(Posting Date: 07/10/13)
Upcoming Weekend Courses in Ajax Ontario offered by The Health & Safety Management Group
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We know you will appreciate the recent changes and improvements to the CFAA website
(Posting Date: 09/08/13)
The CFAA – Always Improving
After 40 year’s of service to the fire safety industry since its founding in 1973, the mission ...
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New Regulation: Fire safety in occupancies housing vulnerable Ontarians.
(Posting Date: 13/05/13)
The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Office of the Fire MarshalI announces the filing of Ontario Regulation 150/13 on May 9,...
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BUILDING MANAGERS - How long should an annual fire alarm system inspection take?
(Posting Date: 18/04/13)
FIRE ALARM ANNUAL INSPECTION TIME ESTIMATOR FOR BUILDING MANAGERS
ATTENTION ALL BUILDING MANAGERS - Have you ever wondered how to estimate the...
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COMPLETE LIST OF PAST NEWS ITEMS
(Posting Date: 01/03/13)
COMPLETE LIST OF PAST NEWS ITEMS
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High Intelligibility and LED Efficiency - Understanding the Newest Notification Appliance Technology
(Posting Date: 27/02/13)
Automatic Fire Alarm Association's March Webinar
It's FREE!
March 22 2013, 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
High Intelligibility and LED E...
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CORRECTION - Effective April 1, 2013 technician fees increase:
(Posting Date: 22/02/13)
Effective April 1, 2013 technician fees increase:
One year renewal - $80.00
Two year renewal - $135.00 (corrected)
The previous announcement in...
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Fire safety in occupancies housing vulnerable Ontarians.
(Posting Date: 23/01/13)
Consultation on the implementation of our Technical Advisory Committee’s recommendations to enhance fire safety in occupancies housing seniors, ...
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As of Jan 1, CFAA will be required to collect QST and GST on services and products sold in Quebec
(Posting Date: 19/12/12)
Effective January 1, 2013, the Canadian Fire Alarm Association will be required to collect QST and GST on technician fees, correspondence courses, man...
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CFAA Perspective on Fire Rated Cables
(Posting Date: 07/12/12)
TWO-HOUR FIRE-RESISTIVE CABLE
The CFAA is actively involved in monitoring the topic of Fire Rated Cable, Fire Resistant and Circuit Integrity...
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Presentations from the 2012 Alberta CFAA Annual Technical Seminar
(Posting Date: 28/11/12)
An Update from the CFAA National President - Allen Hess
Canadian Codes and ULC Standards - An Overview - Mahendra Prasad, ULC
Proble...
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New manual available - Life Safety Systems Electronics
(Posting Date: 13/11/12)
Life Safety Systems Electronics is the study of the principles of electronics as they apply to life safety systems including fire alarms and bui...
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Presentations from the 2012 Ontario CFAA Annual Technical Seminar
(Posting Date: 01/11/12)
Best Practices In Troubleshooting.pdf
CAN/ULC S1001 Building Commissioning.pdf
Detection Technologies.pdf
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Visit our extensive archive of Articles & Presentations
(Posting Date: 24/10/12)
The CFAA Archive of Articles & Presentations
Many new articles and presentations have been added to the CFAA website.
You will now find a new...
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UL and ULC will no longer be able to offer certification for certain cables
(Posting Date: 19/10/12)
Fire Resistive, Fire Resistant and Circuit Integrity Cables
UL and ULC will not be able to offer certification to the current program related t...
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Alberta CFAA presents at BOMA
(Posting Date: 15/10/12)
Kirk Thordobson, a Director of the CFAA Alberta Chapter, presented at the Oct 11, 2012 BOMA Calgary Luncheon.
His topic was "Build...
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Fall 2012 Public Review of the 2010 National Model Construction Codes
(Posting Date: 10/10/12)
Fall 2012 Public Review of the 2010 National Model Construction Codes
The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) is cond...
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Fire Prevention Month - October - CONTEST
(Posting Date: 01/10/12)
Visit http://www.twowaysout.ca/ to register for the contest
Visit http://www.twowaysout.ca/  ...
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CFAA Journal - August 2012 Issue
(Posting Date: 12/09/12)
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AFAA Newsletter lists their Online courses
(Posting Date: 01/08/12)
Link to the June/July 2012 Newsletter of the Automatic Fire Alarm Association:
http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id...
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New Course 4 (LSSE) Life Safety Systems Electronics
(Posting Date: 24/05/12)
Course 4: "Life Safety Systems Electronics"
(Replaces Previous "Basic Electronics")
This course is the fourth component of the...
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* * * * RICH MORRIS - IN MEMORIAM * * * *
(Posting Date: 05/05/12)
Rich Morris - In Memoriam
It is with heavy heart and deep regret that we announce the passing of Rich Morris on May 3rd, 2012.
A true friend ...
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Mandatory Codes and Standards Update For Ontario Technicians
(Posting Date: 22/02/12)
“Fire Alarm Industry Codes and Standards Update”
IMPORTANT Commencing August 1st, 2010, ALL Ontario-based, CFAA-Registered Techn...
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Fire Alarm Sound System Concepts
(Posting Date: 31/01/11)
"Speaker Circuits, their layout, sizing, current and voltage drop considerations, and their effect on audibility."
(Click on title ab...
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Who Should Verify Fire Alarm Systems?
(Posting Date: 31/01/11)
CFAA Policy Paper on "Who Should Verify Fire Alarm Systems?"
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DANGER: Need for Clear Communication of Deficiencies in Fire Alarm Systems.
(Posting Date: 12/01/11)
We have received a number of complaints from members of the Fire Service indicating that they have been receiving fire alarm system service documen...
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Inspection Requirements for Fire Alarm Systems
(Posting Date: 05/01/11)
AGREEMENT REACHED WITH THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY IN ONTARIO THAT AN “ELECTRICAL PERMIT” IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE INSPECTION OF FIR...
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Smoke Detector Availability, Sensitivity Settings & Testing Data
(Posting Date: 03/01/11)
The Canadian Fire Alarm Association members and the Authorities across Canada, have often requested information on whether a particular smoke detec...
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Fire Alarm Education Program for Members of the Fire Services
(Posting Date: 23/12/10)
Seminar on Fire Alarm Systems And Detection Installation Practices
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CFAA Participates in Fire Safety Video Production
(Posting Date: 08/12/10)
In December of 1999, the CFAA contributed $5,000.00 toward the production of a Fire Safety video tape intended to target care and treatment facilit...
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Effectiveness of Smoke Alarms in Saving Lives
(Posting Date: 01/12/10)
CTV's "W5" program on January 4, 2000 presented "tests" of eleven models of smoke alarms, typically sold to consumers throu...
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Are You Aware That Most Supply Air Systems Now Require Duct Detectors?
(Posting Date: 01/11/10)
The current NBC 95 as well as the OBC-97 incorporated a very subtle change to the clause 3.2.4.12 "Prevention of Smoke Circulation"...