Fire and Intruder

[Graeme]

Can`t see the problem here, its common practice to connect a fire alarm panel onto PIN 1 of a Redcare, or Redcare GSM or Dual Com or whatever signalling path is used ie digital dialler or network ip.

yes it is very common practice but not right in many ways

[scouse]

i have often thought this myself, as intruder systems follow a different set of installation regs and as such become the weak link in a fire installation.

however unless something comes out in writing all the big players will carry on doing this, because it is cost effective for the customer.

[Galeon]

And where is the good old B.T line involved in this usually slung in , exposed and flapping in the wind , no particular rules are followed with this , and this is the critical piece of kit .
We all bend over backwards to get it right , its a joke.

[Graeme]

i have often thought this myself, as intruder systems follow a different set of installation regs and as such become the weak link in a fire installation.

however unless something comes out in writing all the big players will carry on doing this, because it is cost effective for the customer.

lost count how many failed signals to the A.R.C i have come across as the fire went through an I.A.S digi. All to save money but a complete waste of time if you have a fire and it fails to dial out.

[GregC]

Its one of those areas where companies choose not to interpret correctly and rely on the fact they will not get caught out.