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  1. D

    Is a mains interlinked fire alarm required when renovating property?

    Evening all..just wondering if it is a building control requirement to have a mains fire alarm installed throughout the property when an extension has been built or walls knocked through to make a kitchen/diner etc. I have worked on a loft conversion last year and the building control officer...
  2. 1

    Twinflex Fire Alarm Zone Fault Comes And Goes

    Hi all, I am not an electrician, I am a tenant in a building where a Twinflex fire alarm system is installed. I have seen a thread on the subject in this forum so I thought I would ask if you have any thoughts about the following matter. For more than two weeks now we have been experiencing a...
  3. Sintra

    A Guide To Different Fire Alarms And Smoke Detection Systems

    Sintra submitted a new resource: Fire Alarms - Fire Alarms Read more about this resource...
  4. M

    Fire alarm novice

    Good afternoon fella's. I've been asked to install a fire alarm in a small building that will be used as 2 x offices. The problem being I've never installed one before. I think i know the difference between a conventional system and an addressable system. Conventional - wired as radials and in...
  5. L

    Fire alarm help

    Does anyone know what make fire panel this is? I cant find a make or serial number on it anywhere!
  6. H

    Need help with domestic fire alarm training

    Hi all, I have googled etc the best route for getting training on domestic whole house fire alarms as I have half a dozen among my list of lettings customers. Grade a/b/c ( couldn't understand the difference and the google shows cut and paste definitions which don't help) Ld1 and Ld2. I have...
  7. P

    fire alarm advice

    Hi, I currently look after 2 care homes, the owner wants to get rid of the company that looks after the fire alarms and has asked if I'd be interested in taking on the contracts. I did a fair bit of fire when I was employed, know my way round a lot of the panels and am happy to take them over...
  8. P

    Question for fire alarm guys

    Hi As well as a spark I am in charge of the local fire station .we got called to the local school tonight with the fire alarm sounding.the reason was a smoke machine been used in the hall for a private party. I spoke to the maintenance guy who said that shouldn't have happened as he had turned...
  9. tazz

    Fire Alarm Addressable Loop Testers for sale

    1 x Hochiki & 1 x Apollo Fire alarm loop testers for sale Hochiki Loop tested in excellent condition and well serviced by Hochiki, last service 1 new loop driver & batteries replaced. Will test and program all ESP devices including new EN Comes in case with all leads and charger Apollo Loop...
  10. spud1

    Fire Alarm system Categorization

    Hi all, For those of you who have experience in fire alarms (comp to BS5839 -1); I am having a disagreement with a client about the categorization of a fire alarm in their HMO which I recently inspected & tested. They insist it is cat LD1 which is the case all apart from the absence of a...
  11. S

    Addressable fire alarm panels

    Hi, Anyone got any advice on addressable panels and dealing with faults. Installed plenty of conventional systems but not had the pleasure yet to work on any addressable. I appreciate that there are many manufacturers and software needed...I'm just interested on what others here have worked...
  12. S

    smoke/fire alarms

    if I have BRK smoke/heat alarms fitted con I use aico ei 1529 control switch,or any body know if there is something similar I could use as someone fitted BRK alarms on very high ceilings am looking for a solution [not a tall pair of steps]as is a rented property thanks for any help
  13. S

    Re: how to become a qualified installer of CCTV, Intruder alarms, Fire alarms, Emerg.

    Hi all, Hi, My partner and I are considering setting up a CCTV company and I am looking for a course for him to attend. 1. The course must hands on experience too. Can you recommend a course? 2. In order to install CCTV at residential properties, will my partner need to be part P qualified...
  14. Mark.W

    Fire alarm testing

    Hi guys, Just wondering what you guys are charging for annual inspection and test of fire alarm systems?! I have one to test that has 15 detectors and 4 manual call points! It's an addressable system. Cheers Mark
  15. M

    fire alarms

    just did a fire alarm / emergancy lighting regs /design course really interesting etc just wondering how i would go along commissioning the fire alarm is there governing bodys etc?
  16. R

    PAT Test and Fire Alarm Course?

    Hi, im looking to gain my pat testing course and fire alarm course. i know pat testing you can do cheaply so what companies would you recommend to book through? I'm based in the North west and can travel. as for fire alarms I wouldn't have a clue what I would need. It's just something for me...
  17. rolyberkin

    Persistent wired in fire alarm problem?? :-)

    I have a rental property where I have wired in fire alarms fitted which the tenant states go off in the middle of the night. I have replaced with good quality alarms and have taped the back of the cable exit hole with gaffa tape to prevent insects or dust getting in, they have been hoovered and...
  18. J

    Fire Alarms, Door entry and Emergency Lighting coure

    Hi all Can some please recommend a good training provider in the London area for: Fire alarms CCTV/Door entry Emergency Many thanks
  19. D

    Fire Alarm Course

    Although I started as a commercial electrician 10 years ago I have never had anything to do with fire alarm. The company I worked for over the last decade subbed all fire and security work out. I'm now venturing out into the big wide world of self employment and this is something I would like to...
  20. i=p/u

    fire alarm fault and breathe.........

    any fire alarm gurus about tonight? :smiley2::smiley2:

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