Screwedfix!

[Wiz]

Apart from the confusion of describing the use of a fire alarm manual call point to an emergency door release switch, there is also an error in this description, which Screwfix equally apply to the proper fire alarm manual call point:

Suitable for most conventional systems. Fit Call Points at all exits on ground floor and at each exit from each zone above ground floor. BS 5839.

Where does BS 5839 Part 1 2002 recommend that manual call points are installed at each exit from each zone above ground level?

My initial post was actually a test of all you fellow residents of this home for the slightly bewildered, and you've failed! Matron will now be force-feeding you all a dose of cod liver oil tonight!

I think they probably mean storey level rather than zone level. It is possible that the advise was written by a retd senior fire officer who, along with B&Q, assumed because of his/her previous position, must be an expert but in reality hadn't a clue.

I suppose it could have been. I think I may have met him a few times. I also overheard him telling experts how to design and fire public firework displays, National Grid linesmen how to erect pylons and care assistants how to lift elderly persons from their beds. His favourite opening comment was 'you don't want to do it like that'!

[Midland Retty]

Sounds like the same chappie who advises George W Bush how to run the presidential administration.

Annnnnyway......I was talking to my colleague about this thread (screw fix fire alarms) and he said he'd heard that a few years back some sales reps at caravan dealerships were trying to sell these systems for people to put in their new shiney caravans and campervans!

Nice little earner Rodney, buying them in from screwfix and adding their own mark up before selling onto a bewildered punter who deosnt know his pink fluffy call points from his red or green ones!

Coming soon to a library near you BS 5839 Part 15: The Design and Installation of Fire alarm systems in tents

[nearlythere]

Sounds like the same chappie who advises George W Bush how to run the presidential administration.

Annnnnyway......I was talking to my colleague about this thread (screw fix fire alarms) and he said he'd heard that a few years back some sales reps at caravan dealerships were trying to sell these systems for people to put in their new shiney caravans and campervans!

Nice little earner Rodney, buying them in from screwfix and adding their own mark up before selling onto a bewildered punter who deosnt know his pink fluffy call points from his red or green ones!

Coming soon to a library near you BS 5839 Part 15: The Design and Installation of Fire alarm systems in tents

Already been done MR. On to kennels in single occupancy now. Well, you never know.

[Wiz]

Sounds like the same chappie who advises George W Bush how to run the presidential administration.

Annnnnyway......I was talking to my colleague about this thread (screw fix fire alarms) and he said he'd heard that a few years back some sales reps at caravan dealerships were trying to sell these systems for people to put in their new shiney caravans and campervans!

Nice little earner Rodney, buying them in from screwfix and adding their own mark up before selling onto a bewildered punter who deosnt know his pink fluffy call points from his red or green ones!

Coming soon to a library near you BS 5839 Part 15: The Design and Installation of Fire alarm systems in tents

Already been done MR. On to kennels in single occupancy now. Well, you never know.

Fire alarm systems in single occupancy kennels is being silly. But what about enclosed bus shelters? Or even double decker buses? I'm sure someone could sell Screwfix kit for use in these sort of places.

[Graeme]

.......I have pointed out the green "fire" MCP before somewhere

Sorry mate, I must have missed your earlier post. I was so stunned when I found it, I just had to share it with fellow residents!

you're alright Sir i don't think it was on this forum.

[Midland Retty]

Sounds like the same chappie who advises George W Bush how to run the presidential administration.

Annnnnyway......I was talking to my colleague about this thread (screw fix fire alarms) and he said he'd heard that a few years back some sales reps at caravan dealerships were trying to sell these systems for people to put in their new shiney caravans and campervans!

Nice little earner Rodney, buying them in from screwfix and adding their own mark up before selling onto a bewildered punter who deosnt know his pink fluffy call points from his red or green ones!

Coming soon to a library near you BS 5839 Part 15: The Design and Installation of Fire alarm systems in tents

Already been done MR. On to kennels in single occupancy now. Well, you never know.

Fire alarm systems in single occupancy kennels is being silly. But what about enclosed bus shelters? Or even double decker buses? I'm sure someone could sell Screwfix kit for use in these sort of places.

Yes double decker buses cracking idea. the top deck could be classed as an inner room so you'd probably want a detector on the lower deck. Plus a call point by all exit doors and perhaps one in the drivers cab. While youre at it should install some emergency lighting too.

ooooo the list goes on!

[Dragonmaster]

Don't joke to much folks. I've dealt with a dd bus used as a play bus when parked up (a little unstable whilst on the road), and yep fitted with AFD, EL and a manual (hand bell) alarm. The alternate means of escape from the top deck was a slide that exited via the back window (tested by my good self - several times whoo-hoo)!

[nearlythere]

Already been done MR. On to kennels in single occupancy now. Well, you never know.

Fire alarm systems in single occupancy kennels is being silly. But what about enclosed bus shelters? Or even double decker buses? I'm sure someone could sell Screwfix kit for use in these sort of places.

Yes double decker buses cracking idea. the top deck could be classed as an inner room so you'd probably want a detector on the lower deck. Plus a call point by all exit doors and perhaps one in the drivers cab. While youre at it should install some emergency lighting too.

ooooo the list goes on!

What about a heat detector under the bonnet as it contains an internal combustion engine?

[Dragonmaster]

Nah, it wasn't an L1 system!

[Midland Retty]

Fire alarm systems in single occupancy kennels is being silly. But what about enclosed bus shelters? Or even double decker buses? I'm sure someone could sell Screwfix kit for use in these sort of places.

Yes double decker buses cracking idea. the top deck could be classed as an inner room so you'd probably want a detector on the lower deck. Plus a call point by all exit doors and perhaps one in the drivers cab. While youre at it should install some emergency lighting too.

ooooo the list goes on!

What about a heat detector under the bonnet as it contains an internal combustion engine?

Good thinking Nearlythere! Phew good job youre on the ball

Im just on the buses!

I hate you butler