$30

Credit Hours: 1

Powering Your System

This 1-hour online course is designed to provide alarm, fire, and low-voltage professionals with a clear understanding of how modern alarm systems are powered and supervised. The course covers primary and secondary power supplies, outlet and breaker considerations, grounding concepts, power distribution design, and common installation mistakes that can compromise system reliability. Participants will gain practical knowledge to ensure alarm systems receive continuous, compliant power to support life safety, communication, and supervision requirements.

Product Description / Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Explain how modern alarm systems are powered under normal and emergency conditions
• Identify primary and secondary power supply requirements for alarm systems
• Recognize improper outlet and breaker configurations that can disable alarm systems
• Apply best practices for power distribution, placement, and supervision
• Identify applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer requirements affecting alarm system power

Credit Hours: 1

 

Approved for CEU Credit in:

Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Tennessee: (Qualified Agent), Texas