Guest Norman Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Hi, I’m an electrician and have been asked to install smoke/heat detectors in a 3-storey house which has been split into 2. There is already a fully operational fire alarm present ( it’s not linked between the separate dwellings ) but the landlord wants it disconnected and battery backup linked ones installed, I don’t think he wants to pay the maintenance on the alarm. My question is can I install a cat D system or should it stay as it is. I think it’s bonkers removing what’s there to put in an inferior system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Without a proper description of the premises I cannot say, but you need to check out what fire alarms are required using HOUSING – FIRE SAFETY Guidance on fire safety provisions for certain types of existing housing. If a cat A type is required, then what you call a fire alarm should remain with a cat D in the flats and this is the situation in most three storey premises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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