Removing fire alarm call point

[Unswitched]

Hi Guys,

As part of a big ongoing job, have been asked to disconnect a fire alarm call point.
I did so but am having doubts as to if there is more involved than I originally thought.
There were two FP's 4 core feeding the point. 2 x reds connected to a terminal, 2 x blacks connected to the other terminal, 2 x yellows joined in a connector & 2 x blue's connected in a connecter.
12v present.
I disconnected and connected together in a surface box temp. Is this ok? Does it have to be in a galv box? Are resistors needed?

I think I'll tell them to get a fire guy back in!

Any help appreciated

 

[SirKit Breaker]

I would get the fire alarm people i as well. You dont want one of these things going pete tong. I only mess with fire alarms that i have installed. There are a few alarm lads in here, keep an eye on your post you will get some good replies.

Cheers.......Howard

 

[tazz]

Hi sorry to reply late.
You need to box up joints in galv fitting or metal adaptable box to keep integrity.
All joints must be crimped, not block connected.
Using 4 core sounds like original installer has used red/black for detection and yellow/blue for sounder circuit. If you are just jointing out no resistors are required, resistors only required at last device (end of Line)

 

[nickblake]

just adding to what taz has said lable up the galv box with "fire alarm"

 

[bugsy]

In taking out the call point does the system still comply

 

[Knobhead]

The tricky point is the buildings insurance. They may have specified call point locations.

 

[tazz]

Good point on labling, forgot that one