The Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems

The Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems follows on from two previous guides to BS 5839-1:2002 written by Colin Todd and published in 2003, 2006 and 2008. Since publication of these earlier guides, some amendments have been made to the code, while fire safety legislation in the United Kingdom has been subject to
radical change.

This guide not only explains the code, it also provides extensive information regarding issues that have to be considered when designing, installing and commissioning a fire detection and fire alarm system. It could be considered as a course textbook for all those concerned with fire detection and fire alarm systems, including users, regulators and those who approve fire detection and fire alarm systems.

You can also read NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016 Edition

Contents

About the author
Foreword
1. Introduction
2. History of fire alarm installation codes
3. The format and layout of the code
4. Scope of BS 5839-1:2013
5. Contents of the code
6. Defining the terms
7. Selecting a suitable fire alarm system
8. The fire alarm contract and definition
of responsibilities
9. The interface between the fire alarm system and other systems
10. The components of the system
11. Design of fire alarm circuits
12. Detection zones and alarm zones
13. Communication with the fire and rescue service
14. Audible, visual and tactile fire alarm signals
15. Staged fire alarms
16. Manual call points
17. Which type of detector?
18. Spacing and siting of automatic fire detectors

The Design, Installation, Commissioning  Content

19. Control and indicating equipment
20. Networked systems
21. Power supplies
22. Cables and wiring
23. Radio-linked systems
24. Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility
25. False alarms and their limitation
26. Installation work
27. Inspection and testing
28. Commissioning
29. Documentation
30. Certification
31. Acceptance by the user or purchaser
32. Verification
33. Routine testing
34. Servicing
35. Repair and non-routine attention
36. User responsibilities

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