Fire alarm Panel

[Dan.O]

Quick question regarding a residential care home. Full L1 system installed but panel is not a fully addressable one. Zoned only. Im being told that it is mandatory to upgrade to fully addressable. Certainly acknowledge the benefits that offers but is it now mandatory ?

[AnthonyB]

No it isn't mandatory in an existing premises. A new system in a care home exceeding 10 beds would require an addressable system, but in existing homes it's up to the risk assessment to determine if the zoning & zone size/complexity is adequate to remain conventional or whether an upgrade to addressable would result in quicker and more accurate search times.

[Dan.O]

Thanks,

I didn't think it was mandatory.