La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CV-1735

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section 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 sy stem 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.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CV-1735

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Trade and Industrial Education, LR 32:580 (April 2006).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.