UNDERSTANDING THE CHANGES
AND UPDATES
CFAA ONTARIO CHAPTER
2015 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
WEDNESDAY MAY 13, 2015
CRYSTAL FOUNTAIN BANQUET HALL
MARKHAM, ONTARIO
SCHEDULE
7:30 – 8:30 am Registration and Complimentary Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 am Welcome and Introductions
John MacDonald, CFAA Ontario Chapter President
8:45 – 9:00 am
An Update on CFAA activities
By: Steve Clemens, CFAA Executive Director
9:00 – 9:45 am
What to expect from the AHJ during on-site inspections
and related fire code changes
By: Gary Laframboise, CFPO Oakville Fire Department
9:45 – 10:00 am
Coffee Break
10:00 – 12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
Technicians
Testing and Documenting power supplies &
batteries, isolators & smoke detectors as per CAN/
ULC-S536-04 and CAN/ULC-S537-04.
By : Louis-Philippe Gagnon, ULC
AHJs
Understanding Proper Standards Application and
Proper Documentation.
By: Al Bastien, iConsult Life Safety Systems
Building Owners
What You Should Expect from Your Service
Company (Proper Documentation, Time Estimates,
etc…).
By: Frank Faroni, Manager of Fire Safety &
Emergency Management at Western University
12:00 – 1:00 pm Buffet Lunch
1:00 – 2:45 pm
Breakout Sessions
Technicians
New Technician Registration Requirements &
Proper Documentation.
By: John MacDonald, Mac1 Industries and,
Al Bastien, iConsult Life Safety Systems
AHJs
CAN/ULC-S561 Monitoring requirements (New
and Retrofit).
By: Alan Cavers, ULC
Building Owners
Owner Responsibilities and Case Studies – Ontario
Fire Code
By: John Percy, PFLSE, CFEI, CMM II
Public Education Officer, Waterloo Fire Rescue
2:45 – 3:00 pm
Coffee Break
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Fire Alarm System Purchasing for Dummies:
How to benefit from modern technology by avoiding the
traditional procurement model
By: Mike Hugh, SimplexGrinnell
4:00 – 4:25 pm
Closing Remarks, Evaluations and Lucky Draw
SPEAKERS
Louis-Philippe “Phil” Gagnon is currently an Alarm Systems
Auditor for Underwriters Laboratories (ULC). Prior to joining ULC
in 2012, Phil began his career in the industry in 1988, working
for various companies such as Simplex Time Equipment, Wells
Fargo, ADT, SimplexGrinnell and Total Fire Protection. He
studied Computer Science & Electronics at Outaouais College
of Gatineau. He is a CFAA Registered Fire Alarm Technician for
the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
Al Bastien is a leader in the field of life safety education. Having
started in the fire alarm industry over twenty years ago as a
technician, he continued to expand his skills and knowledge in the
industry taking on roles in the sales of preventative maintenance
and service agreements, large systems sales, project management,
senior technician, technical support, service branch management
and life safety consulting. Throughout that time, he continued to
be “hands on” in the field as a Canadian Fire Alarm Association
Registered Technician and senior technical support role, ensuring
he kept up to date on the industry and technology being used. He
has been an active member of the Canadian Fire Alarm Association
as both a Director at Large of the Ontario Chapter and serving on
the National Education Committee. He has instructed the CFAA Fire
Alarm Technician Program at St. Clair College of Applied Technology
in the Continuing Education and continues to be a consult in the
field. His main focus however is on the development and delivery of
training seminars for the Canadian Fire Alarm Association. Traveling
across Canada he instructs Fire Prevention Officers, Building
Officials, Fire Fighters, Technicians and Building Owners on various
aspects of life safety, life safety systems, applicable codes and
standards and gives guidance on how to improve the life safety
standards and lives of those they are responsible for. Drawing on
his years of experience in the field, he is able to give insight to the
inner workings of the industry and provide answers and solutions
to concerns of those attending these interactive learning sessions.
Frank Faroni is currently the Manager of Fire Safety & Emergency
Management at Western University. Western has over 9 million
square feet spread over 80 buildings with a campus population
of over 40,000. Frank’s responsibilities include the oversight
of the test / inspect and repair of fire safety systems, meeting
the requirements of the Ontario Fire Protection and Prevention
Act, Ontario Emergency Management Act and other related
legislation. Frank Faroni is a licensed electrician; CFAA registered
technician; NFPA 1031 Fire Prevention Inspector; has taught
night school at the college and private level; has a certificate in
public sector management and maintains a Professional Manager
designation.
Gary Laframboise has over 20 years of experience in the fire
protection field and is currently the Chief Fire Prevention Officer
with the Oakville Fire Department. Prior to joining the Oakville
Fire Department in 1996 he was a Certified Fire Alarm Technician
with a fire protection company and was involved with fire alarm,
sprinkler and special extinguishing systems. He is a graduate of
the Fire Protection Engineering Technology program from Seneca
College. He is also an Associate Instructor with the Ontario Fire
College and an Executive Member with the Ontario Municipal
Fire Prevention Officers Association.
John MacDonald is the CFAA Ontario Chapter President and the National Education Committee Chair, he owns his own business and is a
CFAA registered fire alarm technician. John’s background includes production electronics, electrical/mechanical training and computer software and development.
Alan Cavers is the Engineering Manager for the Fire & Security
Systems Group of Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (ULC).
He has been with ULC for 33 years in various capacities with the
past 20 years in the fire alarm and burglary protection area. The
Fire and Security Systems Group are the main resource for AHJ,
Police Dept., Fire Dept., and Insurance Companies to source out
and provide interpretations for field problems. Alan is an active
member of the Standing Committee on Use and Egress for the
NBCC & NFCC for the next release of the NBC & NFC for 2015.
He is a CFAA Registered Technician and a CFAA Director.
John Percy is currently the public education officer with Waterloo
Fire Rescue. Mr. Percy has over 15 years of experience in the fire
service and fire alarm system industries. As a certified public fire
and life safety educator and fire prevention officer he provides
presentations to all age categories in the city. In addition he is
the public information officer in respect to media relations and
performs Ontario Fire Code inspections.
Mike Hugh is a Senior Field Sales Engineer at SimplexGrinnell in
Mississauga, Ontario. During his 25+ years of experience in the fire
alarm industry, Michael served as a Fire Alarm Technician, Technical
Support Specialist, Technical Trainer and Product Manager. He
holds an Electronic Engineering Technician diploma from Seneca
College and currently serves on the CFAA National Executive
Board as well as on multiple ULC Standards’ sub-committees.
** Please note the CFAA Ontario Chapter will be holding the Annual
Ontario Chapter Elections immediately following the Symposium. To
participate in this event you must be a corporate member and will require
a separate registration.
LOCATION
The Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall is hosting the 2015 Ontario Chapter Symposium.
Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall is located at 60 McDowell Gate, Markham, ON L6G 1B5
Highway #7
Warden Ave.
Markham Rd.
McCowan Rd.
McDowell Gate
Kennedy Rd.
14th Ave.
Birchmount Rd.
14th Ave.
Wooddbine Ave.
Leslie St.
Bayview Ave.
407 ETR
Steeles Ave. E
PARKING
Parking is complimentary in the parking area located on both sides of the Crystal
Fountain Banquet Hall.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites-downtown Markham
7255 Warden Avenue
Markham, ON L3R 1B4
The Monte Carlo Inn will be providing a group rate to the CFAA. To make reservations
by phone please call 905-752-2700 and mention your company name with the code
“CFAA14” to the reservationists in order to receive the negotiated rate.
To make reservations online and still obtain the special group rate, please click on the
“Book Now” tab at www.montecarloinns.com/Downtown-Markham-Suites/downtownmarkham and use the CFAA internet code “CFAA14” and pin number “022714”. To
make a reservation by fax please send your reservation to 905-752-2300, attention of the
Front Desk.
SEMINAR FEES (GST Reg.No. R124389750)
CFAA Members, Associates, Technicians & CFAA Member Company Employees:
$169.00 + tax.
All others: $219.00 + tax
REGISTRATION
Registrations will only be taken on-line at www.cfaa.ca and must be received before
Tuesday May 12, 2015.
On-line payment can be made by Visa, Master Card or AMEX.
cfaa national office
85 Citizen Court, Units 3 & 4
Markham, Ontario L6G 1A8
Tel: 1.800.529.0552
Fax: 905.479.3639
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cfaa.ca
CFAA Mission
Maximize the Effectiveness and Use of
Fire Alarm Systems in the Protection of
Life and Property in Canada
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CFAA National Office
85 Citizen Court, Units 3 & 4, Markham, Ontario L6G 1A8
Tel: 1-800-529-0552 • Fax: 905-479-3639
E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.cfaa.ca