hi all!
I’m working on a new build student accommodation block wiring for fire alarm.
I have been instructed to use perforated banding as containment across the stud walls above the ceilings as they won’t allow us to put any containment up. Now this to me feels a bit dog rough.
Can anybody...
Just been thinking, my Lad does some maintenance for a Charity outfit, mainly Fire Alarm testing.
Now the Charity occupy a unit, 2 stories, adjoined to about 6 other similar units, but basically all one building, the unit in question has it's own F/A install, not linked to any of the other...
thinking of doing the following courses.
NICEIC Fire Detection & Fire Alarm Systems
NICEIC Emergency Lighting Fundamentals
Has any one any experience of these courses. thinking of doing them because on occasion I install fire alarms and emergency lighting, but I have no qualifications in these...
At the moment this block of 9 flats has a Twin Wire system with communal areas wired and one detector in each flat . I have been asked the possibility of fitting a addressable type system but using the same cables. This is to identify the flat where the alarm has triggered.
The addressable...
Hi everyone hoping someone can point me in the right direction i have recently been approached by one of my clients who has a fire and security company that charges them a monthly subscription for ongoing servicing and maintenance, the client now wishes to use us and are looking for what we will...
Have there been any major changes in fire alarm systems in the past 25 years?
The reason i ask is i have just had a customer on the phone that is saying that the company who service the fire alarm system for a church hall says that the panel must be replaced as it's 25 years old.
Now as far as...
Guys firstly i don't do a whole lot with fire alarms, i do the odd basic one here and there.
When i have done systems, i always use the same manufacturer/Model throughout the system.
A mate has asked if i can add an extra sensor, sounder (preferably combined) and call point to an existing...
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I’ve just installed a Fike twinflex, last fire system I done was a few years ago now. And I didn’t need a laptop to Commission, I’ve just finshed it all and ready to Commission but the manual says I need a laptop with File software is this right??? I don’t really want to do another...
Hi guys, I'm hoping one of you will be able to help me with this, i have had a client send me a couple of picture of existing detectors that need changing and for the life of me i cannot remember what make/model they are!
Thanks Again!!
There seems to be a lot of confusion around at the moment as some engineers are flagging up a non-conformity which i had previously never thought about.
Basically I've been sent to a few jobs where its been recommended that an MCP is put on the exit gate to a loading yard? Yes i suppose this is...
Hi all please help.
If you was to use galv conduit all the way from the board to the isolator next to the fire alarm panel. does the cable still need to be something like a fp200 or is normal singles ok to use ??
Can anyone clarify whether it's mandatory to install a wired interlinked smoke alarm in a fully refurbished house?
There is a wall coming out between the kitchen and dining room with new patio doors leading outside. I'm led to believe that a fire alarm is only mandatory if the escape routes are...
hi all any help would be appreciated. Been asked to sort out a smoke alarm which is linked to the kitchen door but not to the fire alarm.
I have attached attached a photo of the plan he gave me which states linked to door not fire alarm circuit. He has a 24v over door magnetic holdback which...
I want to formalize my Fire Alarm System Credentials with some some proper training and meaningful qualifications with a view to becoming BAFE registered or the like.
Which company/Organisation has the best reputation for provision training in fire alarm design, installation, commissioning &...
Hi,
I have been asked to install a Grade A LD2 fire alarm for a customer of mine. This has been specified by the council.
It is a standard 3 bed house with bedroom up top in the loft conversion (making it 3 floors), bathroom, kitchen and lounge. My customer is ok with the system having to have a...
Hello,
Ive been asked to install a LD2 system and I've not put one of these in before etc I've checked the regs so I'm upto date on locations etc but not sure how to wire this system up.
Could you please advise on the below.
1) Radials to each zone incorporating smokes and sounders and knock...
Hey all.
I am a fully qualified sparky - 30+ years. Recently started working as project manager (my knees are shot!) for a security company doing mainly CCTV, intruder and now.. fire.
The MD cannot be told anything. He has designed a few systems (he has design experience - but his...
hello guys
#2 Fire alarm - install in common parts, grade A category, LD2 coverage, conforming to BS 5839
A grade A fire alarm to me normally means a centrally wired system with contralised controls, so I would not get away with a wireless system with a wireless control module all mains wired?
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