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Moulton18498  
#1 Posted : 17 August 2011 11:24:01(UTC)
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Moulton18498

Good morning all, Can anyone help please? Where can I ‘go’ or does anyone have the standards for numbers of, distance spacing and types of automatic smoke detectors in these types of buildings? Having done a quick search I’ve not come up with anything specific. Many thanks Alan
Paul501  
#2 Posted : 17 August 2011 11:38:47(UTC)
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Paul501

Hi, I believe BS 5839-1:2002+A2:2008 should tell you all you need to know.
kenty  
#3 Posted : 17 August 2011 11:42:30(UTC)
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kenty

Have you tried BS EN 54-2 covers Fire detection and fire alarm systems BS 5837-1 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings: Code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance You could also try the fire protection association as they have a number of useful guidance documents on fire safety management.
ptaylor14  
#4 Posted : 17 August 2011 11:45:48(UTC)
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ptaylor14

Your local fire brigade may fit them for free
messyshaw  
#5 Posted : 17 August 2011 18:44:45(UTC)
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messyshaw

ptaylor14 wrote:
Your local fire brigade may fit them for free
In offices???????? I don't think so!!!! The will do domestics but not commercials Have a look & download here (bottom left hand side of page for Coopers excellent 'fire installers guide') An excellent basic guide to BS5839-1 without shelling out £100s. Good luck
messyshaw  
#6 Posted : 17 August 2011 18:45:47(UTC)
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messyshaw

http://www.cooperfire.com/support Sorry, I forgot to post the link!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Canopener  
#7 Posted : 17 August 2011 20:26:33(UTC)
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Canopener

I would also be impressed if the fire brigade came and fitted them for free (or otherwise). I thought I'd missed a trick then :-)
kenty  
#8 Posted : 17 August 2011 21:34:35(UTC)
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kenty

Our local fire brigade fit smoke detectors for free in domestic properties (part of their community safety initiative), but I haven't heard of any similar initiatives for workplaces.
firesafety101  
#9 Posted : 17 August 2011 21:59:05(UTC)
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firesafety101

messyshaw wrote:
http://www.cooperfire.com/support Sorry, I forgot to post the link!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent document messey, it sure beats reading through all the unwanted padding. Thanks
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