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Do you install fire alarm systems?

Chris Pearson
Bit of thread drift going on elsewhere, so I have started a new one.


"Do you install fire alarm systems?" - a question which is asked on insurance renewal, but what does it mean?


IMHO, there is a world of difference between providing a mains supply with third core for linking for a couple of smoke detectors and a heat detector in the kitchen on the one hand (i.e. the minimum grade D2 LD3); and a full on panel with separate detectors and sounder etc. (grade A LD2) in a large house. I consider myself perfectly capable of providing the former, but have never attempted the latter.


So where does the threshold lie? I'd be interested in views on certification too please.
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    Amanda Lewin:

    I've generally found that if the house is big enough to need that level of coverage the client also wants off site monitoring and a stuff hot security system, so it ends up being put in by someone like ADT as part of a fire and security package. 


    I suppose that depends upon what is hanging on the walls. Of course, insurers may insist on a fire and security package, but it is the AD to Part B that I was thinking about. Getting up to 200 m² may not be too difficult if you have a large conservatory and a swimming pool.


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    Amanda Lewin:

    I've generally found that if the house is big enough to need that level of coverage the client also wants off site monitoring and a stuff hot security system, so it ends up being put in by someone like ADT as part of a fire and security package. 


    I suppose that depends upon what is hanging on the walls. Of course, insurers may insist on a fire and security package, but it is the AD to Part B that I was thinking about. Getting up to 200 m² may not be too difficult if you have a large conservatory and a swimming pool.


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