Course Description

The DCFS Data Centre Fire Specialist course is designed for facilities managers, engineers, architects, technicians, and anyone planning to work in the data centre environment. It provides a comprehensive understanding of fire safety engineering in data centres, computer rooms, and telecommunications facilities.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding the risk
• Standards and regulations
• Building with low fire risk
• Managing with low fire risk
• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Automatic fire suppression methods

Building on Prior Knowledge

This course extends the foundational knowledge from Capitoline’s Data Centre Design (DCD) and Data Centre Operations Management (DCOM) courses.

What Will You Learn?

Data Centre managers and engineers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a data centre. This course covers:

• Understanding relevant standards and regulations
• Laws, directives, and insurance industry requirements
• Designing and constructing data centres with low fire risk
• Operating with low fire risk
• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Automatic fire suppression methods
• Integration of fire safety systems with BMS, ventilation, air conditioning, and power
• Conducting risk assessments
• Integrating fire safety engineering into data centre management

This course draws on relevant standards such as EN 50600-2-5, EN 50600-3-1, TIA 942, NFPA 75, and BS 6266.

Simply the Best Learning Experience

Our instructors, who see new facilities every month, bring a wealth of practical experience to the course. They are available to answer questions and provide detailed explanations of US, UK, European, and international standards. The course is continuously updated to ensure it reflects the latest developments.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Facilities managers
• Engineers
• Architects
• Technicians
• Aspiring data centre professionals

Get Certified – Certificate and Logo

Upon completing the DCFS Data Centre Fire Specialist course and passing the exam, you will receive a certificate and the right to use the DCFS logo and designation after your name. The certificate is valid for three years. Renewal requires a renewal examination and active course subscription. Reminders will be sent near the certificate expiry to guide you through the renewal process.

Course Content

• Introduction to Data Centre Fire Safety: Understanding fire risks and failure mechanisms
• Regulations, Codes, and Standards: Key European and American regulations
• Building with Low Fire Risk: Fire resistance, firestopping, emergency lighting, and appropriate exits
• Fire Detection and Alarm: Smoke detectors, aspirating smoke detection, and integration with alarm systems
• Fire Suppression: Manual extinguishers, halogenated and inert gas products, hypoxic fire suppression, and water mist systems
• Managing with Low Fire Risk: Fire safety plans, risk assessments, maintenance, inspection, audits, and recovery plans
• Staff Training: Ensuring all staff are trained in fire safety protocols