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The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician’s Podcast

Tim Renaud
Fire Alarm Industry
Fire Alarm Systems
CFAA
Ground Faults
Canada
Ontario Fire Code
Project Management
Canadian Fire Alarm Association
United States
Ontario
BC Fire Con
Johnson Controls
Addressable Fire Alarm System
Conventional Fire Alarm System
UL Solutions
Troubleshooting
Soft Skills
Ontario Building Code
Lithium Ion Batteries
Ottawa

Podcast for Canadian Fire Alarm Technicians and other people interested in the fire alarm industry in Canada.

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Jay Zimmerman is on this week to talk about the most important component of life safety - the People!!

contact Jay at jay@safeground.pro if you would like to carrry on the discusssion with him!

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Recent Guests

Chris Ramenda
National Technical Director, Onyx Fire Protection
Onyx Fire Protection
Episode: Ep 68 - Isolators 101 / Codes Corner Backup power requirements for buildings
Jay Zimmerman
Independent consultant on emergency management, fire safety plans, and disaster management
Independent consultant / WPS (former)
Episode: Ep 66 - Occupants of a building; the most crucial component of life safety systems
Michael Robinsmith
President of the CFAA BC chapter
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Episode: Ep 65 - BC Chapter updates / Codes Corner Ontario Updates
Colin Greenhalgh
Vice President of CFAA BC chapter
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Episode: Ep 65 - BC Chapter updates / Codes Corner Ontario Updates
Mark Wilson
Project management expert discussed on the episode
Episode: Ep 64 - Project management part 2
Paul Atrey
Fire protection expert from Jensen Hughes
Jensen Hughes
Episode: Ep 63 - Canadian and American Codes Pt 2 / Codes Corner 2 hour rating on cables
Paul Latre
Fire protection consultant with Jensen Hughes (Ottawa)
Jensen Hughes
Episode: Ep 61 - Differences between Canadian and American codes and standards Part 1
Larry Reitz
Fire protection engineer with Jensen Hughes (USA)
Jensen Hughes
Episode: Ep 61 - Differences between Canadian and American codes and standards Part 1
Ryan Jansz
Above and Beyond Award winner, fire alarm technician at Seven Oaks General Hospital
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority / Seven Oaks General Hospital
Episode: Ep 60 - Technician Spotlight Above And Beyond Award Winner

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Tim Renaud
Host of The CFAA Fire Alarm Technician's Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Very educational

    Just wanted to drop a quick review. As a technician in the trade for 20 years, this podcast has something for everyone and it is done with that in mind. Always looking forward to the next podcast, keep up the great work.

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    5
    Dave's not here man.
    Canada8 months ago

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Loved for practical, technician-focused insights.
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Ep 68 - Isolators 101 / Codes Corner Backup power requirements for buildings
Q: What is the key change in documentation for isolators under the latest standards?
The key change is moving from simply having isolators to explicitly documenting their location, operation, and testing results as part of the verification and annual inspections, including circuit fault tolerance testing.
Ep 68 - Isolators 101 / Codes Corner Backup power requirements for buildings
Q: Why did you decide to do this isolator education effort now?
The speakers explain that isolators have long been in codes, but there is a sharper focus on documenting them properly under newer standards (536/537), which changes how inspections are conducted.
Ep 41 - Digital Reporting / Codes update on Alberta Standata on Smoke Dampers
Q: Can you summarize what Standata is and why the Alberta interpretation matters for smoke detectors and dampers?
Standata provides clarified requirements for smoke detectors near smoke dampers and the installation approach; the Alberta interpretation adds nuance by discussing supervised detection versus duct-detect devices and emphasizes connecting detectors to the fire alarm system for status visibility and reset capabilities.
Ep 40 - Behind the scenes at ULC and the National Building Codes Committees
Q: What about Western Canada and Ontario regarding timing for new code changes and how to prepare technicians?
Ontario has adopted the 2020 National Building and Fire Code edition with the 2019 versions of 536/537 already enforced in many places; technicians should stay current with both the latest code editions and the referenced UL standards as part of ongoing compliance.
Ep 40 - Behind the scenes at ULC and the National Building Codes Committees
Q: When should we expect the next code change and the next standard change to come and actually hit the technicians?
The standards are in an ongoing revision mode rather than fixed cycles, so technicians should monitor the shopulstandards.com site for updates and rely on their jurisdiction's adopted code for current requirements.

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This show concentrates on practical life-safety and fire alarm topics within Canada, frequently pairing regulatory updates, code interpretation, and project management with real-world technician perspectives. Episodes heavily feature regional code differences (Canada vs. US), cross-provincial mobility for technicians, and hands-on troubleshooting and project execution—from managing ground faults to coordinating complex fire alarm installations. A notable strength is its access to seasoned industry leaders, CFAA leadership, and field technicians who share concrete, field-tested guidance for improving safety outcomes, compliance, documentation, and collaboration among owners, engineers, AHJs, and installers. The format often blends regulatory... more

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