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    Fire alarm within public house with dwelling

    OK so while installing some cameras and aerials for a friend at their pub, I noticed some causes for concern... It was refurbed last year before they took on the lease, I noticed the old detectors changed for fike twinflex (which im sure I read the panels arent EN54 anymore) anyway today I asked...
  2. jengo22

    Fire Alarm systems

    If a fire alarm has been designed by fire risk management company. Can the system be installed by the electrician or do you need to be BAFE approved? We are in the process of carrying out the electrical installation within the premises. The system designed has Category M system for the...
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    Electrical contractor stuck between right and Fire alarm contractor perspective

    Hello all I'm new to this forum and have recently joined due to a lot of threads here have been quite interesting and many have very good answers from knowledgeable people. I've been sparking for 12 years and spent my apprenticeship with my fathers electrical company. My appretership was quite...
  4. T

    NAPIT Certification Scheme Napit course on emergency lighting and fire alarm systems

    I want to get competent within BS5266 (I think!) i.e. fire alarms and emergency lighting. I am thinking of doing the Napit course. Any opinions on the best way forward on this, or Napit course?
  5. L

    Fire Alarm Drawings

    Hi All just wondering how everyone completes their Design Drawings, As Fitted Drawings and zone plans for commercial Fire Alarm systems that you installed
  6. Baker1988

    Marking of fire alarm cables

    Hi just a quick question, I'm currently working installing fire cable for a fire alarm circuit in a warehouse and I have been pulling them in according to the drawing, it has smoke detectors and sounder bases and has some interfaces aswell for the roller doors (think so they close if there is...
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    Which certificate for domestic fire alarm

    Hi all, I have been asked to issue a certificate for 2 smoke alarms and a heat alarm that are connected via wireless bases (brk 700 series) which have already been installed by the client. I have never done this before but need to do so for building control as doors have been removed, hence...
  8. Leesparkykent

    kentec fire alarm

    What's peoples opinions on kentec fire alarm panels? I have an installation of about 80 points and been looking at this panel and Apollo XP95 range of devices. Any pitfalls, things I should look out for etc? Cheers
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    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...
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    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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. L

    Fire alarm help

    Does anyone know what make fire panel this is? I cant find a make or serial number on it anywhere!
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
  18. 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...
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    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...
  20. 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

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