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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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    On an EICR it is the problems that are highlighted, not the things that are okay.


    So if there’s hardwired smoke alarms in good condition or not, the most I would say is the are X number of alarms stating the manufacturer, type and expiry dates, just report what is there without going over board.


    you have to remember that you may not be able to issue a inspection report for the alarms saying they comply with the British Standard, because they may not comply with the BS, but may comply with Building Regulations or the requirements for privately rented homes which set much lower standards.


    I had had a conversation with a guy who does EPCs, inventories and advertising photo shoots for landlords, vendors, estate and letting agents about how to write very precise non-committal reports. He has sets of stock phrases to cover most eventualities, basically to just state what is there without being judgmental.
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    On an EICR it is the problems that are highlighted, not the things that are okay.


    So if there’s hardwired smoke alarms in good condition or not, the most I would say is the are X number of alarms stating the manufacturer, type and expiry dates, just report what is there without going over board.


    you have to remember that you may not be able to issue a inspection report for the alarms saying they comply with the British Standard, because they may not comply with the BS, but may comply with Building Regulations or the requirements for privately rented homes which set much lower standards.


    I had had a conversation with a guy who does EPCs, inventories and advertising photo shoots for landlords, vendors, estate and letting agents about how to write very precise non-committal reports. He has sets of stock phrases to cover most eventualities, basically to just state what is there without being judgmental.
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