Can anyone assist me in finding out if all cables involved with a fire alarm system must be FP or similar.
By fire alarm I mean sounders, call points, door holders etc.
Thanks.
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I am trying to compile a list of good fire alarm training courses and hope you guys will share your views please.
So what fire alarm training have you done, does it have a exam to pass or do you just get a certificate anyway.
Also any thoughts good or bad please (please keep it...
Regs seem a bit confusing on this, but landlord is converting a house to HMO.
10 en suites, plus ground floor kitchen, all on just 2 floors (just ground and first floor).
I know fire alarms if there are 3 floors. But with this many rooms, even though it's only 2 floors, is he breaking any...
what’s everyone’s thoughts.
Post Grenfell all fire alarm installers/ maintainers will most likely have to prove competency of fire alarm system. So potentially just being a qualified spark won’t give you the correct certification.
So a new qualification is coming in, it will be similar to the...
I'm getting rid of the 2 fire alarm detectors and putting some new mains powered ones.
I'm going to take it off the light fitting in the living room and landing. How's best to do this on a plastered ceiling? Work around the joists and get a t+e through? Might seem an easy question but I've...
Could anyone help me wire this, have 17v to 60v sos light and beacon so have power supply feed this and I need to wire this micro switch so when the door opens the light and beacon come on?
Thanks
Hi got fire alarm sounder beacon, call point and micro switch for when the door opens to wire,
Wire 2 core straight to call point this will be connection 1 for perm and connection 3 for load with neutrals in a wago then to beacon this has 4 terminals
T1 is beacon negative supply
T2 is sounder...
Hi there unsure where to ask so i have joined this forum hoping someone will know. I am currently employed by a large firm as a fire alarm engineer for the past 10 years mainly service and small works including emergency light service. I have completed many courses over the years and am Bafe...
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I occasionally being asked to do fire alarm testing and emergency lighting testing. I work mainly on domestic installs but wondering what sort of qualification/competency you must have in order to carry those tasks. And is it any specific schemes like NIC/NAPIT does have to be involved...
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installed a fire alarm system today at a property that contains 3 self contained flats. I had EU fire alarm company out to go through the specification detailed by the council so we could design something that would be compliant with not only there spec but also bs 5839, now we have...
Called to a hotel where the spark doing a refit took down something and then said that he had no idea what it was so they better call someone else.
I then got called in and I have no idea what it is, apsrt from its the end of line on the fire alrm circuit.
Hello have few questions first can i even do this i am looking to install a Fike twinflex pro fire alarm system in my home i have gotten the ok from my housing association to do this but am i allowed to do this by law i have been looking into it and have seen most systems need design plans...
Hi, I have a customer who is wanting an annual fire alarm inspection on a small commercial premises. Is there a specific certificate/form I can use that I could get online?
Hi folks, some identification help required.
Customer has helpfully lost the alarm but has retained the base plate.
She thinks this was interlinked with some Kidde Firex smoke and heat alarms still in situ elsewhere in the house.
I’ve not got wander lead out yet to see if the interlink...
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I want to get some experience in installing fire alarm systems. Does anyone know of any courses in the midlands that do hands on training at all.
We have a door that will be in normal use but is designated as a fire exit, however, there are all glass windows site managers that think they know it all has said "can't it go on the wall some three meters to the left" even if building control accept it I don't think it would comply with the...
Hi All, I've been asked by a friend of mine if they require a fire alarm system within a building they have just purchased.
It is a building with 9 flats within across 4 floors, and was wondering what regulation they need to comply with and if they need a fire alarm system installed or not...
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We have been invited to tender for a new build dwelling, two storey with a ground floor of 240mt/2. My understanding of Part B is the property will require a Grade B-LD3 fire alarm system. My tender allowed for a LD2 to include high risk areas, kitchen and living room (wood burner)
The...
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I require a fully qualified electrician to fit a Grade A, LD2 fire alarm system in a 2 storey communal area.
I can send plans and layouts of preciseley whats required so an accurate quote can be given. I would prefer individal electricains as we are a proffessional landlord and have...
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