Hi Got a job that involves re-wiring 2 flats.
Ground floor is a shop, with a separate entrance to a communal area for 2 flats, 1st floor is flat 1, 2nd floor is flat.
Each flat has its own main fuse in the flat.
The client has asked for lighting to be installed in communal area, including...
This is old Haes panel, installed in a council special needs learning centre, and maintained by a blue chip all building maintenance company. For the past 3 years they have serviced it every quarter, and given it a full bill of health certification.
On working on a building extension, we checked...
Hi,
could someone tell what the fire alarm requirements would be for and office space space (with a kitchen area) and two occupied flats above. Am I correct in thinking the 2 x flats would need at detector each?
Thanks
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Have an old menvier fire alarm which has a detector fault. I know I can't buy a new head now as thy are obsolete. Means I need to install a replacement head and base.
Question is, do I have to replace this with the new/current replacement that menvier offer or can I install a different...
Hi guys
anyone know of any decent software for drawings and designing fire alarm systems? Beneficial if it has electrical also.
seen some but no idea if they are worth the money
thanks!
bilbo
Hi All,
I want to start getting into fire alarm installations but just wondering what courses i need to take in order the be able to design,install and commission Fire alarm syatems
i have been on the FIA website but am unsure if i need all units.
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can someone advise what fire alarm would be suitable for an assisted living dwelling whether it be a conventional or addressable. Any help appreciated thanks
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just pricing block of flats with 2 AOV panels one over the protected stairwell & the other over a cupboard that is over the top of each floor (each floor has cupboard door).
Been asked that as normal fire system sets off the AOV panel or set off AOV panel & AOV opens, but have been...
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I have been contacted by a hairdressers who needs a few sockets an light switchs moving due to knocking wall down. But also there is a fire alarm panel, alarm button, and a siren to move. The panel is a mag4 wired with fp200. I will need to disconnect cables as they run through a door...
Hi all, I have been called out to a fire alarm that has two faults on two different zones, the problem is that there are some devices that I can not find . new plaster board ceilings have been put in and stud walls have been built over the top of the alarm. What I am going to do is go right...
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Old 15th edition apprentice (236 pt1 & 2 & C course project pass) with a few questions. Would really appreciate advice.
I am involved in refurbishing a multi occupancy commercial premise and would like advice as below. Initially the system would cover an area of approx 30 x 20M...
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im looking to do a course so I can commission fire alarms, just want a point in the right direction really
I have my own electrical business s looking to move into the fire sector
wheres the best place to do this?
I assume il have to do some sort of course to enable me to do this...
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Just need some help filling out fire alarms safety certificates. I do not know how to test them. What type of form shall i will be using?
Some help please...
Can anyone recommend any training courses on fire alarm system design.
Any manufacturer's, FIA or CIBSE courses that anyone has attended.
I'm not looking for courses on installation but mainly design.
Don't worry I don't expect to go out and be able to design a full system straight away. I...
Customer has Twinflex fire alarm installed in 6 flat hmo...On taking over the maintenance, we installed our usual GSM remote reset unit. 5am today, we get a call from a flat member that the fire alarm is going off.....ok are you 100% sure there is no fire. Yes she reply, its the **** head on the...
Hi, I now this would be best in the fire alarm forum but I don't have access.
Does anyone know what cable should be used to network a planet and remote terminal. We're doing the first fix for the fire alarm and the drawing says 2xFP200 1.5 t&e. The installer guide doesn't specify but mentions...
We have recently done some work in a local school andnoticed a new fire alarm system has been installed and a lot of additional RJ45data points, in most areas all the cables are contained in a 100m PVC trunkingwith no internal segregation, I know that as fire cables are rated to the samevoltage...
Hi I have been asked to install a fire alarm in a new industrial building, do I need any special qualifications for fire alarms? I have a fire alarm manufacturer who will design it and supply all the parts, just not sure if I need any extra qualifications, I am a fully qualified electrician of...
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