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Introduction to Emergency Communication Systems NFPA 72 Webinar

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Introduction to Emergency Communication Systems NFPA 72 WebinarTelgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC (TEC) fire protection expert Ray Dotts will present an Introduction to Emergency Communication Systems NFPA 72 Webinar on August 10, 2023, from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET.

Emergency communication systems are commonly found in elevators, stairways, schools, large assembly buildings and high-rise structures and are used to communicate unified information to the building occupants in the event of an emergency. This course will introduce participants to NFPA 72 Chapter 24 which covers the design, installation and maintenance of Emergency Communication Systems.

Participants will become familiar with the scope of this chapter and commonly used mass notification systems including one-way and two-way voice-based systems, as well as elevator phones. This presentation will also review the design and installation requirements for these systems and discuss changes to NFPA 72 directly impacting the use of emergency communication systems.

About Ray Dotts, SET, PSP

Ray Dotts, TelgianRay Dotts has more than 40 years of experience including fire alarm design and installation and is a Project Manager for Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC (TEC). He holds fire alarm licenses from multiple states, is a Level IV NICET Certified Fire Alarm Technician and is board-certified as a Physical Security Professional by ASIS.

Dotts has conducted large-scale fire alarm projects for all levels of commercial, educational, hospitality and multi-family residential buildings.

To learn more and register for the Introduction to NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler Systems webinar, please visit Fire Smarts.

For media and interview inquiries with Ray Dotts, please contact Corporate Communications Manager Susan McNeill: smcneill@telgian.com   

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