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Hi Guys

Recently finished a new build house, 2 levels/ 5 bed.
Wired AICO grade D LD2 system throughout.

LABC has come to sign off saying needs to be grade A system.
Havent got full details, just to chatted to builder (owner of property) on phone.

Did only think this was required on a domestic property when 3 levels+ and/ or HMO ?

Can someone help on this please ?

Thanks Sy
 
Sounds odd hopefully someone has crossed wires because a Grade A LD2 system will require a Part 1 control panel.
 
A BS5839 Grade A LD2 Fire Alarm System are usually requested in buildings of 3 storeys and over in size. The fire alarm system would require a main fire alarm …
 
just got bit more info..... when footprint is >200sq meters then also grade A required.
This place is right on the limit of 200sq meters ! and we have pretty unhelpful labc inspector, which doesn't help things 🫤
 
Was an architect involved with this build? (sounding by the size of it, there should have been)

They should have known.... they get paid enough
 
Was an architect involved with this build? (sounding by the size of it, there should have been)

They should have known.... they get paid enough
Sure was…. Builder has now gone back to him.
Would have been helpful if LABC maybe brought this up on one of their site visits during 1st fix.
 
So what’s the solution? Does it have to be hard wired? Running cable surface? That’s going to look good in a finished build.

Is there a battery solution that can be used?

Hopefully the LABC are mistaken, but it’s going to be an uphill struggle to get them to admit it.
 
So what’s the solution? Does it have to be hard wired? Running cable surface? That’s going to look good in a finished build.

Is there a battery solution that can be used?

Hopefully the LABC are mistaken, but it’s going to be an uphill struggle to get them to admit it.
We've spoken to 'fire alarm co.' we use from time to time...... there is a wireless system that would do it and comply with LABC.
Will be pricey though !! Better than pulling ÂŁ1.5million new build apart to hard wire (which isn't a conventional layout by any means)

Next step is back to LABC to try and negotiate, over to the Architect/ Builder
 
That’s what I mean about an architect.

If it was on the drawing to begin with, then someone on site isn’t reading the plans….
If it was passed by LABC without being in the plans, then LABC hasn’t read them.
 
That’s what I mean about an architect.

If it was on the drawing to begin with, then someone on site isn’t reading the plans….
If it was passed by LABC without being in the plans, then LABC hasn’t read them.
wasn't stated on plans for this one.
footprint was 202m/sq... just over !
 
Does this just apply to new builds… or do same regs apply for a refurb also above 200 sq/meters? Thanks Sy
 
Does this just apply to new builds… or do same regs apply for a refurb also above 200 sq/meters? Thanks Sy
The rule must have been in place for some time, i remember coming across it on a farm house refurb with extension 15 years ago, property was only 2 floor house, but about 250 sqm so required a grade A system. Be interesting to see if its the architects fault or labc if it was or wasnt on the plans
 
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Must admit, this one's new to me, and I've worked on loads of domestic properties over 200m2, mostly refurbs, but some new. It's not that big, when you're considering farm houses.
 

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