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I am looking to put together a fire alarm isolation policy / procedure for all hot works / intrusive (dust creating) works, within an healthcare environment with many zones etc. Has anybody got something simple they can share that is easy to audit?
SBH
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SBH the problem would be that it depends on the system that is installed. Older system are very basic, whereas new system can be programmed to remove defective or isolate a detector or zone (again dependent on the type of system – financial restraints on installation). I would consult the installer on what you can and can’t do dependant on the system installed. I would also be very careful in who can do this as reset codes for panels can be abused.
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Something along the lines of:
be agreed in advance with Facilities and Health & Safety
be notified to all staff via e mail
have alarm panel isolation of areas likely to give rise to false alarms
establish a protocol to ensure that the emergency services are notified of a fire
be notified to the monitoring service to prevent unwanted call outs
be subject to a permit to work
be completed within a working day so that the alarm is working normally when the building is unattended.
consider isolation of test stands via key switch for duration of works
Also have a search on BP's 10 Golden Rules.....
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