Description

RPA Design II Course

November 5th
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

November 6th & 7th
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II is for property and facilities managers who need to make management decisions about various building systems and sites. Your decisions will increase occupant safety and comfort while facilitating building efficiency to meet the business goals of an organization. Critical topics in this course include electrical systems and lighting, elevator maintenance and modernization, pest and solid waste management, security issues, fire and life safety systems, and energy management concerns. The topics covered will help you analyze and manage your building systems.

Topics include:

• Security
• Fire protection systems
• Electricity (AC and DC) and its applications in building systems
• Energy management
• Pest control and solid waste management
• Vertical transportation systems
• Lighting systems
• Window cleaning and architectural metal maintenance
• Landscaping and parking

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Effectively analyze, manage, and optimize building systems
• Identify opportunities to increase the efficiency of building systems
• Understand the successful management of pests, solid wastes, energy, and security and life-safety systems. • Evaluate and implement best practices for increasing occupant safety and comfort

REQUIRED READING

The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II, Revised 2024