Who's responsible for fire alarm specification

[nearlythere]

Not wanting to turn this into a " you couldnt make it up" topic but i have a client where BC are asking for a disabled refuse area just outside the front door with comms to a reception area just inside.

Perhaps a "You couldn't make it up" section would be fun K.

[Golden]

Recent 4 storey block of flats with Refuge areas on each landing and EVC with panel at base of stairs, full FD&A throughout a well compartmented building with alternate escape routes - "Building Control told me to do it".

[Mar62]

I had to read that twice to see if you actually meant refuse or mis typed refuge!

[nearlythere]

I had to read that twice to see if you actually meant refuse or mis typed refuge!

Im afrade my flingers or mutch biggar than the kees on my fone so i doo hit the rong letter at tymes. Nothing at awl to do with mi spelling.
Anyweigh actually is spelt actually.

[Fishy]

Back to the OP - the designer (whoever that is under CDM) should decide the category.  On large projects this might be a Fire Engineer or MEP Engineer, if part of the Building services spec.

Designer/installers (if the same entity) routinely over-specify, in my experience - far too many L1 systems out there.