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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Technical Advice => Topic started by: Redone on January 18, 2007, 11:24:21 AM

Title: Fire Alarm Upgrade
Post by: Redone on January 18, 2007, 11:24:21 AM

Whilst admiring the plasterer skimming a ceiling at a care home yesterday I noticed that the fire resisting cable (new) from the new detector had been crimped onto the existing PVC from the old system...  Shouldn't the cable run 'complete' now be upgraded/protected?

I'd attach a picture if I knew how?

Also the the installer wants to install sounders in each of the residents bedroom, or he claim's it will not be 'L1'?  

I'm sure this is not a requirement for care homes.  The alarm can be heard in all areas of the building by the staff as is.  He also says a new panel will be required to accomodate the sounders - not the detectors? - about 11 detectors required.

Is it me?

Title: Fire Alarm Upgrade
Post by: Graeme on January 18, 2007, 06:36:18 PM

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