IES Preparation Course for PPE Examination Part 2 - Mechanical Engineering - Fire Safety Systems & Technology 1st Run - Registration Closed

The Practice of Professional Engineering Examination Part 2 (Mechanical) has been implemented since 2007. The paper aims to examine candidates on their proficiency in the practice of mechanical engineering at a professional level. Candidates are expected to have a good knowledge of the regulatory requirements and practices in Singapore. In particular, knowledge is required in the areas of regulatory framework, submission and approval procedures, statutory acts and regulations, practice guidelines and codes of practices. 

This course aims to equip participants and interested parties on the knowledge in the field of: Fire Safety Systems which is one of the topics in the syllabus of the PPE Examinations Part 2. Salient points and working knowledge of the relevant regulations, by-laws, Acts and accepted/approved codes of practices, circulars issued by the Authorities will be covered in this preparation course. 

Course Outline/Outcomes:

Module 1

• Introduction to Fire Safety Act & Regulations, Related Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)
• Principles of Fire Safety Design
• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 1: General, Terminology & Definitions
• Related SCDF Circulars, Learning points from RI-practice

Module 2

• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 2: Means of Escape, Occupancy Load, Exit Capacity
• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 3: Structural Fire Precautions
• Salient points of SS 532, SS 550, SS 553
• Related SCDF Circulars, Learning points from RI-practice

 Module 3

• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 4: Site Planning & External Firefighting Provisions
• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 5: Electrical Power Supplies
• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 6: Firefighting Systems
• Salient points of CP 52
• Related SCDF Circulars, Learning points RI-practice

 Module 4

• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 7: Mechanical Ventilation & Smoke Control Systems
• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 8: Emergency Lighting & Voice Communication Systems
• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 9: Additional Requirements for Each Purpose Group
• Related SCDF Circulars, Learning points from RI-practice

Module 5

• Salient points of SS 575, SS 578, NFPA 2001
• Salient points of SS 546, SS 645 

Module 6

• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 10: Special Installations, LP-Gas, Solar-PV
• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 11: Regulated Fire Safety Products & Materials
• Salient points of SS 608, SS 626
• Related SCDF Circulars, Learning points from RI-practice

Module 7

• Salient Points of SS 546, SS 645
• Related SCDF Circulars, Learning Points from RI-practice

Module 8

• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 10: Special Installations, LP-Gas, Solar-PV
• Fire Code 2018, Chapter 11: Regulated Fire Safety Products & Materials
• Salient Points of SS 532, SS 550, SS 553
• Related SCDF Circulars, Learning Points from RI-practice

Target Audience

Any interested parties but this course will benefit individuals who are aspiring to be professional engineers and participants who are preparing for the Practice of Professional Engineering Examination Part 2 (Mechanical) 

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