2 wire panel grade A to communal area and heat in each flatWhen you say fire alarm system do you actually mean a 2 wire fire panel and the whole shebang? Or do you mean Aico wired in system?
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2 wire panel grade A to communal area and heat in each flatWhen you say fire alarm system do you actually mean a 2 wire fire panel and the whole shebang? Or do you mean Aico wired in system?
When I got them out to design the system that’s what I thought I may get but I only got an itemised list of what’s required, so wasn’t sure if they would charge me additional charge on topEU would normally do that bit as part of the design
Yes that’s what both the council and EU have designedSo heat detection in the lobby to the flat is connected to the system in the communal areas?
I do find it strange aswell, but all the council stated was they want grade D Ld3 to each flat (non interlinked), that’s exactly what they put, I haven’t installed this yet and to be honest I’m not sure what to install and where to be honest, don’t want to go over the odds if they dont feels its required but on the other hand don’t want to leave myself open either, the reason I’m keen on doing least amount possible in the flats is one of the tenants is a heroin addict and is treating his kitchen like a crack den (so least amount of time spent in there the better)Thinking about it I am surprised no detection in the system in the kitchen. I have the idea that now you should have a dual detector for heat and Carbon Monoxide no?
Really!!! Is that something that the designer should be picking up, none of this was mentioned by the council or the designer. Are you basing this on the risk assessed with the way the tenants live.Looking at the pictures you need a full system 2 stage set up where you have communal 'bed head sounders' in most rooms from the main panel, linked alert to a response unit (auto call out to fire brigade) .. unless station is close enough to negate a auto dial... the regs do state that full interaction is needed with building control and fire services and a mutual agreed system fitted.
Really!!! Is that something that the designer should be picking up, none of this was mentioned by the council or the designer. Are you basing this on the risk assessed with the way the tenants live.
Oh great!!! Got me panicking now as I quoted based on the council and the designers requests of what’s required (now the system is already installed) I’m now thinking I’ve either underquoted if it requires a lot More work or I leave it and left myself open should anything happen. Would I not be covered based on paperwork from the council stating there requirements and the designer commissioning the systemYour expected tenants can have a massive impact on design both cost and level of cover, this is all clearly set out in the standards, I just done a series of flats for ex addicts, crims etc and had to do a system that accounted for their condition, it added about 4k to the job but my arse is covered.. most people think there insurance will be a fall back but that will not help if they haven't followed the standards nor agreed with the local fire service and building control.. for the insurance firms any slight deviation from the regulations will void cover unless all parties agree on the design.
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