Lawful fire detection

Article Abstract:

All new buildings, including houses must be fitted with mains powered smoke detectors. Ionisation alarms detect smoke from fast flaming fires and are best used upstairs in houses. Optical alarms are better at detecting slow, smouldering fires and are recommended for use downstairs. Detectors should be positioned in the centre of a ceiling, away from draughts. They should not be installed in kitchens, bathrooms, garages and boiler rooms.

Installation, Fire detectors, Smoke detectors

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Observing a new fire code

Article Abstract:

The British Fire Protection Systems Association 'Code of Practice for Voice Alarm Systems Associated with Fire Detection Systems' makes many recommendations. It stresses the importance of information exchange and planning involved in the design of a system, design considerations, and installation and commissioning. Cable and equipment installation and inspection are also important.

Laws, regulations and rules

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Fire design takes to the centre stage

Article Abstract:

Cerberus has installed a fire detection system at the new North Wales Theatre in Llandudno, Wales, and the neighbouring Canolfan conference centre. The automatic smoke detection system has an automatic voice evacuation system, which is linked to both the theatre and the conference centre. The alarm can be set off by manual breakglass callpoints.

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