UCL Fire Technical Note -TN055
Fire Safety
Technical Guide
FIRE ALARMS SYSTEMS - UCL GENERAL
INSTALLATION EMPLOYERS & REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN GUIDANCE
(Student Hals of Residences - Sleeping Accommodation)
Contents
1.0. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................1 2.0. General Fire Alarm & Device Design Standards ..............................................................................2 3.0. General Requirements & Design Standards.....................................................................................3 4.0. Fire Alarm Panels & Electrical Supplies ............................................................................................5 5.0. Manual Call Points (MCPs) ................................................................................................................7 6.0. Sounders (Sound Pressure Requirements)........................................................................................7 7.0. Beam Detectors ..................................................................................................................................8 8.0. Facilities for Hearing Impaired People .............................................................................................9 9.0. Fire Resistant Cabling.........................................................................................................................9 10.0. Marking and Indicating of Fire Alarm Devices ..............................................................................10 11.0. Ceilings, Ducts & Voids ....................................................................................................................10 12.0. Door Hold Open, Fire Dampers & Other Automatically Released Equipment ............................10 13.0. Provision of Audible & Visual Warning at Internal Building Boundaries .......................................11 14.0. Access Control Devices Connected to Fire Alarm Systems.........................................................11 15.0. Mechanical & Electrical, Air Handling & Smoke Control Equipment ..........................................11 16.0. Cause & Effect Matrix Fire Alarm System .......................................................................................11 17.0. Passive Fire Protection .....................................................................................................................11 18.0. Fire Brigade Communications ........................................................................................................11 19.0. General Commissioning Requirements .........................................................................................12 20.0. Sleeping Risk Equipment Overview ................................................................................................14 1.0. INTRODUCTION
1.1.
UCL strives to improve its standards, designers, installers and maintenance
companies must be able to demonstrate their competence to design, install
and commission the system, e.g. by certification to BAFE SP203, LPS1014 or
other relevant standard and have ISO9001 Quality Management System
compliance or equivalent, will be acceptable to undertake works on our
estate.
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1.
Issued by the - Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT - This guide is to be regarded as a general statement of
requirements, but does not replace the relevant British Standards or any other instructions received from the Local Fire or Building Control
Authorities
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1.2.
The following information will be of assistance to Design Consultants, Project
Managers and Contractors employed by UCL or its agents. It is to be
regarded as a general statement of requirements and is in addition to any
British Standard Recommendation or other instructions received from the Local
Fire or Building Control Authorities.
1.3.
Other Related Technical Notes:
(a).
UCL student halls of residence fire detection and alarm system
commission of software cause and effect confirmation of room testing
schedule = TN055A;
(b).
Specification for smoke alarms in UCL owned domestic flats, apartments,
dwellings and similar accommodation = TN055B;
(c).
UCL student halls of residence fire safety design and refurbishment
strategy = = TN050;
2.0. GENERAL FIRE ALARM & DEVICE DESIGN STANDARDS
2.1.
New fire detection and alarm system provided in UCL properties must use
standard equipment and open protocols to ensure communality of systems,
efficient maintenance, control of software and engineering access. No other
fire alarm panels or systems will be acceptable unless written permission
through the UCL Chief Engineer / UCL Fire Safety Manager is sought first.
2.2.
Loop Capacity - loops should be designed so that the numbers of devices on
the loop is limited so that there is some (approx.) 20% spare capacity - e.g.
maximum loop capacity = 126 devices - then the actual loop device numbers
should be no more than 105 devices as a general rule.
2.3.
Fire Detection - residential and sleeping accommodation must generally be
designed to meet a minimum of BS5839-1 - Life Risk 2 (L2) provision of
Automatic Fire Detection.
2.4.
Where Apollo Discovery Multi-Sensing heads are used; they will need to be
programmed to meet the local conditions by changing the ratio of heat to
smoke detection. Generally (as rule of thumb guidance only), Apollo
discovery multi-sensing heads have five settings (check the latest specification
by Apollo for accuracy before instructing):
 Mode 1 - the most sensitive setting using both heat & smoke monitoring and reacting at
around less than 3% obscuration of the optical head,
 Mode 2 - optical sensing setting only, that reacts at less than 3% obscuration of the optical
head,
 Mode 3 - medium sensitivity setting, which uses both heat & smoke monitoring and reacts
at less than 3% obscuration of the optical head,
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 Mode 4 - least sensitive setting using both heat & smoke monitoring and reacting at
around 5% obscuration of the optical head - use this setting in all laboratories and
periphery kitchen areas,
 Mode 5 - heat sensing setting only,
3.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & DESIGN STANDARDS
3.1.
All fire alarm systems in UCL premises are to be designed to comply with the
latest edition of BS 5839-1 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of
systems in non-domestic premises; and other relevant parts of BS5839 series, as
necessary.
3.2.
Unwanted alarms - the London Fire Brigade and other local Fire Authorities
require all possible measures to be taken to reduce the instances of
unwanted fire alarm activations and calls to the fire authority. Electrical
Service Engineers are to take considerable care to ensure that their fire alarm
design reduces unwanted fire alarms through thoughtful consideration and
understanding of room / space function where detection is provided. This will
help substantially to reduce the potential for unwanted alarms through
positioning of detection to avoid activation from on-suite showers etc.
3.3
Halls of Residence Fire Alarm Design Principle
Given the prominence of unwanted fire alarms in halls of residence, and in
view of London Fire Brigade’s policy of charging for attendance, the
configuration of each fire alarm in halls of residence will be subject to review
by UCL. UCL requires that initial detection will warn local occupants. This may
be just within that room, or within every room in the surrounding corridor,
decided on a case-by-case basis. Control and indicating equipment that
supports such flexible configurations is therefore required.
3.3.
Unwanted Alarm & Design Principles - in all new installations or upgrade of fire
alarm systems within UCL residences, the general design principle shall be:
(a).
smoke detector activation in a bedroom will trigger the sounder in the
room only or each room within that particular corridor (subject to risk
assessment based on building construction) to act as a local warning
(similar to Domestic BS 5839-6: Smoke Alarm). This will generate a pre-fire
alarm signal and warning at the master panel, but not a global fire
alarm activation or occupant evacuation, unless:
(1).
the sensor detects heat gain as well as smoke obscuration;
(2).
a second detector activates;
(3).
if a Manual Call Point is activated;
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3.4.
(b).
fire alarm panel is to self-cancel room or rooms off that corridor (subject
to site-specific configuration) fire pre-alarm, if the condition does not
progress into full fire activation mode automatically after suitable time
out delay (5 minutes).
(c.).
Cause & Effect of detector heads used in this fire alarm strategy must
follow the following principals:
(1).
Heat detector (either RofR or fixed type) on activation, is to cause
full fire evacuation of occupants.
(2).
Smoke detectors located in corridors stair enclosures forming part
of the Means of Escape (other than Apollo Discovery Multi-Sensing
combination type) on activation, is to cause full fire evacuation of
occupants.
(3).
Apollo Discovery Multi-Sensing smoke detectors installed in student
bedrooms on activation:
(i).
local alarm mode indicates pre-alarm on master panel –
warning sounder in room (or rooms throughout that corridor
depending on risk assessment) only, for approx. 5 minutes; if
no change in conditions, then the fire alarm system is to
reset automatically;
(ii).
local alarm mode – on change of room conditions such as
increasing levels of obscuration or heat is detected at
combination head, system to change mode and cause full
fire evacuation of occupants immediately;
(iii).
No change to the local room conditions - local alarm
activates in room (and surrounding rooms if necessary under
design risk assessment) only and pre alarm at main fire
panel;
(iv).
any change of local room conditions - full fire evacuation of
occupants immediately.
Cluster Flat Design Principals - provided with least sensitive setting using heat &
smoke monitoring and reacting to approximately 5% obscuration of the
optical head to be used & programmed in the following way:
(a).
Apollo Discovery Multi-Sensor - detector heads to be used in all
bedrooms in sleeping accommodation:
(1).
Detectors are to be programmed on installation for operations at
MODE 4 (‘student setting’) for all cluster bedrooms and areas such
as corridors outside of showers or kitchens that may be effected
by cooking products or steam from bathrooms etc.;
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(2).
3.5.
Programmed on installation for operations at MODE 4 for areas
such as cluster flat corridors, that may be affected by cooking
products from kitchens or rooms etc.;
(b).
‘Apollo heat detection to be used in kitchens - provide Rate of Rise heat
detectors;
(c).
Manual Call Points (MCP) - are to be provided so that there is a shorter
distance for occupants in a real fire situation to operate a call point, as
follows:
(1).
Cluster Flats (containing six rooms with kitchen unit etc., with
access to a main corridor) - provide a MCP complete with security
covers to prevent accidental use to be provided at the cluster flat
exit on to main corridor.
(2).
Grouped Cluster Rooms (containing rooms with kitchen unit etc.,
formed around a central corridor) - then additional MCPs
complete with security covers to prevent accidental use, located
where cluster flat groups stop and a new cluster group starts
requiring additional MCPs and with shorter travel distances.
Studio Flats - Design Principals:
(a).
Studio Flats - due to unwanted alarm issues will be provided with smoke
detection and control unit to comply BS5839-6; see UCL Fire Safety
Technical Note TN055B.
(b).
An Apollo ‘rate of rise’ heat detector will be provided in all studio flats
positioned with the flat within 500mm in from the entrance door.
(1).
(c).
all studio flat bedrooms (care on positioning standalone smoke
detector in room - away from cooker, showers & steam),
Manual Call Points - position additional MCPs so that studio flat
occupants travel no more than 15m in any direction, to operate a unit.
4.0. FIRE ALARM PANELS & ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
4.1.
The fire detection system shall be designed, installed and commissioned in
accordance with, and all elements shall meet the requirements of BS 5839-1,
BS EN 54 Parts 1, 2 & 4 and other relevant Codes of Practice. The Fire Alarm
Control Panel shall be independently certified as complying with requirements
of EN54-2&4. The Independent approvals body shall be either British Standards
Institute (BSI) or Loss Prevention Council Board (LPCB) 429C.
4.2.
The panel must be capable and compatible of using and switching between
all modes of Apollo Discovery detection heads, using alarm confirmation
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facilities. In addition, have pier-to-pier networking and IP gateway facilities.
Furthermore, they must have adjustable ‘time to alarm’ and be programmable
to meet the local conditions.
4.3.
The following fire alarm panel manufactures MUST be used (adjoining building
FA panel types and other consideration may need to be taken into account in
the choice of panels) but Advance at present panels can provide desired
approach at Para 3.0.:

Advanced Electronic Ltd - Mx Range (see: www.advel.co.uk)
4.4.
Electrical Supplies & Batteries - UCL requires standby batteries for fire alarm
systems to last for 60 hours not for the minimum specified by the British
Standard of 24 hours. Where standby generator provide then this may
dropped for standard 24-hour battery backup.
4.5.
Main Electrical Supply to Fire Alarm Panels - any new fire alarm system will
require a dedicated 240v ac supply in accordance with the latest editions of
BS 7671 & BS 5839-1. This circuit is to be installed using fire resistant cable and
terminated into a double pole, isolating spur with key switch as defined in BS
5839-1.
4.6.
Main Electrical Isolation to Fire Alarm Panels - means should be provided for
double pole isolation of the mains supply to all parts of the system; the isolation
facilities should be suitably sited, near the equipment served, for use by
maintenance technicians without the need for access to remote parts of the
building.
It should be possible to lock the facilities in both the normal and isolate
positions to prevent unauthorised use. It should be possible to lock the facilities
in both the normal and isolate positions to prevent unauthorised use.
4.7.
UCL requires a ‘Fire Safety Isolator Switch’ (available from www.firesafe.co.uk) to
be provided which is a secure method for safely isolating the mains voltage
supply to fire systems in accordance with BS 5839: Part 1.


The 'Fire Safety Isolation' switch can only be isolated by an authorised
person, by means of a keylock switch - the key is removable in both
ON/OFF positions,
The fuse cannot be removed without taking the cover off & when in the off
position the FUSE is disconnected from the supply,

A neon indicator is provided to indicate mains present at the switched
output,

Technical Specification:
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o
Working Voltage : 250AV
o
Switch Contact Rating : Double Pole -
250V AC 4Amp
o
FUSE Rating : Max - 6A Fast (20mm)
supplied
o
Enclosure Material : RoHS Compliant
FR ABS
o
Weight : 175g
o
Switch Surge Rating : 80Amp
o
Key Number : 901
o
Housing Size: Single Gang : W.86 x
L.86 x H.56.5mm
5.0. MANUAL CALL POINTS (MCPs)
5.1.
5.2.
5.3
The following Manual Call Points (MCPs) should be used for all systems:
(a).
Apollo MCPs suitable for product range being installed
(see: www.apollo-fire.co.uk);
(b).
KAC MCPs Alarm Company Ltd (see: www.kac.co.uk);
In student halls circulation spaces, common rooms, bars of UCL Student’s Union
occupancy and vulnerable places - Anti-Tamper security covers are to be
fitted to each call point, supplied by:

Apollo - transparent Hinged Cover for use with XP95 and Discovery Manual
Call Points (Apollo Ref: 26729-152/179);

KAC Ltd - as above under 'accessories' (KAC Ref: PS200 Plain Hinged
Cover);
All instances of anti-tamper covers on manual call points are to be recorded
as a Variation in accordance with the recommendations of BS 5839-1 by the
company installing the covers / main fire alarm contractor.
6.0. SOUNDERS (SOUND PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS)
6.1.
Sleeping Accommodation - loop driven ‘Intelligent’ sounders compatible with
Apollo protocol and detectors are to be used to ensure devices can be
programmed using unwanted fire alarm strategy as per Para 3.0 above.
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6.2.
6.3.
The following standard sounders may be used:
(a).
Apollo - loop driven sounders at should have a defaulted setting of
90+dB(A)
(b).
Fulleon - further information can be found at: www.fulleon.co.uk;
General Note on Sound Levels (Sleeping Accommodation) - UCL require an
average sound pressure level in all areas of 85 dB(A) (not 75 dB(A) as specified
in the BS 5839-1), particularly at the bed head. Where sound pressure levels fall
below this standard, additional sounders MUST be installed or other means
used, to raise the sound pressure levels. Often the BS minimum sounder levels
are not adequate for this task; furthermore, fire doors can reduce sounder
levels by up to 40 dB(A) when closed further reducing overall sounder levels. It
is expected that each room in a halls of residence will be supplied with a
sounder within the room to achieve a suitable warning of fire.
Note - Consultants and contractors are to ensure that contingency funds from
the project are available at pre-contract, to ensure that additional sounders
can be installed at commissioning should the sound pressure coverage fall
below acceptable levels any particular area. Where sound levels fall below
this standard, additional sounders MUST be installed or other means used, to
raise the sound levels.
6.4.
At the commissioning of the system (regardless of the size of installation), a
sound pressure check MUST be carried out with sound pressure levels being
recorded on a log sheet. The log is to be submitted with the ‘Commissioning
Certificate’; short falls are to be addressed through addition of extra sounders
within the area.
6.5.
Visual Alarms - meeting BS EN 54-23 to be provided (visual flashing Red strobe
lights or new LED Technology) in the following locations:
(a).
Disabled Refuges - where disabled or hearing impaired persons may use
facilities (such as WCs) and in Disabled Refuges to allow
communications with other by users,
(b).
Find the Panel - to identify and locate the main fire alarm panel
particularly in property with identical frontage, or where the panel
location is not obvious or in the normal location of the main entrance
area,
7.0. BEAM DETECTORS
7.1.
Where there is a requirement for covering large open spaces then Open Area
Smoke Imaging Detection (OSID) by xtralis Ltd beam detectors should be
considered. These beam detectors use two wavelengths to distinguish
between particle size and solid intruding objects, thus helping to reduce
unwanted alarms. Moreover, one unit because of its design, cover much
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more area with multipoint viewing from a single beam detector head reducing
the need for point detection.
Further information can be found at
www.xtralis.com.
8.0. FACILITIES FOR HEARING IMPAIRED PEOPLE
8.1.
UCL has a specific policy and procedures for accommodating people with
disabilities - please discus with UCL Fire Safety Manager prior to design. UCL will
not accept blanket coverage of a building with supplementary visual alarms
(LED) as per guidance in BS 5839-1.
8.2.
Hearing Impaired requirements connected to the fire alarm may need to be
supplied - Please see www.ucl.ac.uk/fire - UCL Fire Safety Technical Note (TN)
007.
8.3.
Visual Alarms - visual alarms are to be provided (visual flashing Red strobe
lights or new LED Technology) where disabled or hearing impaired persons
may use facilities (such as WCs or common rooms etc.),
8.4.
Deaf Message Service (DMS) - for Deaf messaging within student Halls provide
a DMS system which deaf or hard of hearing person enters the residence, they
will see clear signage asking them to text a location code to the DMS number.
Once a connection text has been sent, the person will be connected to DMS
for that location. After 12 months they will receive a text asking them to
reconnect, connection text costs the same as a standard SMS text.
9.0. FIRE RESISTANT CABLING
9.1.
Fire cables used in the installation of fire alarm systems meeting the latest
edition of BS 5839-1 / BS 6387 / BS 7629 in design, construction and installation.
9.2.
All cables shall be coloured Red, unless there is overriding aesthetic reasons for
White to be used. Special attention is to be paid to the terminating of cables
to ensure that earth faults are eliminated.
9.3.
The following cables should be used in all instances:
9.4.
(a).
FP 200 Gold or cabling that is equal and approved;
(b).
MIC cabling is required where routes provide mission critical signals or
pass through a high risk or vulnerable areas (as required under BS 58391);
Fixing - all fire alarm cabling is to be fixed to the structure of the building, fixed
in a cable tray or cable management system only using metal ties. No other
fixing is acceptable.
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10.0. MARKING AND INDICATING OF FIRE ALARM DEVICES
10.1. Labelling - all fire alarm devices are to be permanently marked or using
suitable adhesive labels, to indicate the device Zone and Address number.
10.2. Identification - where remote or hidden detectors / devices are placed in
voids, ducts or above ceilings, a suitable LED repeater indicator is to be
provided in a logical and adjacent location. All LED indicators are to be
clearly marked specifying type of device, address number and remote device
location.
11.0. CEILINGS, DUCTS & VOIDS
11.1. Ceiling Voids (Enclosed & Down Stands - see BS 5839:1 2013/Para 22(d)(2)) –
where an enclosed or down stand void area is greater than 800mm, but there
is no risk (e.g. electrical equipment etc.) it may be considered as 'low risk', then
it is reasonable not to provide AFD in these spaces. This should be recorded as
a variation on the relevant system certificate. However, where there is an
obvious risk such as significant electrical equipment (other than light units) or
air handling units / chillers / void passes over other rooms or compartments,
then the void should be provided with appropriate automatic fire detection as
any electrical / equipment fire may not be detected at it initial stages.
Clarification may be sought for the UCL fire safety manger.
11.2. Detectors in Voids & Ducts - any void where detection is provided MUST be fully
accessible and not obstructed for maintenance purposes. This means that
ceiling tiles or access panels must be available directly below the detector to
allow maintenance and a testing pole to be used, which requires a clear
vertical path from below to be maintained.
11.3. Identification of Hidden Devices - see Para 10.2 above.
12.0. DOOR HOLD OPEN, FIRE DAMPERS & OTHER AUTOMATICALLY
RELEASED EQUIPMENT
12.1. These items should adhere to the terms of latest edition of BS 5839-3. It should
be noted that 'door holders' are generally not acceptable on any fire door
that leads directly onto a ‘protected stair’ (to be discussed with the UCL fire
safety manager).
12.2. Electromagnetic door release switches are to be positioned in a clear and
accessible location, to prevent damage to fixings by doors being pulled close
against the magnetic holders. See UCL fire safety technical note TN016.
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13.0. PROVISION OF AUDIBLE & VISUAL WARNING AT INTERNAL BUILDING
BOUNDARIES CONNECTED TO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
13.1. Where the Means of Escape (MoE) routes access and egress passes through a
building boundary, it is necessary to provide Visual and Audible Warning signs
connected to the fire alarm systems and it will be necessary to interface with
the fire alarm system to meet UCL, local fire and District Surveyor Authority
requirements. See UCL fire safety technical note TN058.
14.0. ACCESS CONTROL DEVICES CONNECTED TO FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
14.1. Where security Access Control Systems are to be installed in a building, it will
be necessary to interface with the fire alarm system to meet UCL, local fire and
District Surveyor requirements. See UCL fire safety technical note TN001 &
TN004.
15.0. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL, AIR HANDLING & SMOKE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT
15.1. Where mechanical & electrical systems and smoke control measures are
provided and connected to the fire alarm system, please see UCL Fire Safety
Technical Notes TN038 & TN039 for general requirements.
16.0. CAUSE & EFFECT MATRIX FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
16.1. Designers are to provide a cause and effect chart for all new systems - see UCL
fire safety technical note TN063.
17.0. PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION
17.1. Passive Fire Protection - in all cases, Building Service Engineers and Contractors
must provide appropriate passive fire protection for all works. Contingency
sums to be provide to ensure that all new works are covered and additionally
any failures of passive fire protection identified during the works is made good
and reinstated as necessary (See UCL Fire Safety Technical Note 066).
18.0. FIRE BRIGADE COMMUNICATIONS
18.1. Generally, UCL fire alarm panels are to alert the fire brigade via in all cases
where practicable using UCL ‘Gallagher’ system and relayed to the UCL
Security Control Room when a:
(a).
‘Fire Signal’ is generated by the fire panel;
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(b).
Pre-Alarm and Fault is generated by the fire panel;
18.2. Monitoring Centre - signals are to terminate at the UCL Security Control Room
on the Main Campus, which acts as a 24-hour monitoring service for the UCL
estate.
18.3. The UCL Access Systems Manager can be contacted on 020 7679 7735 and
should be consulted on all signals requiring to be monitored by the Security
Control Room, including security / lift alarms, as well as fire alarm signals.
19.0. General Commissioning Requirements
Design, Installation Commissioning and UCL Acceptance Certificates
19.1. The provision of the appropriate design, installation and commissioning
certificates containing information based on the ‘Model Certificates’ provided
in BS 5839-1: Annex H, to be provided by the appropriate parties. Copies of
the certificates are to be issued as following:
(a).
All original certificate(s) to be placed in the Operational & Maintenance
(O&M) Manuals;
(b).
a copy of each certificate to be issued to the UCL Estates Head of
Engineering or his representative;
(c).
a copy of each certificate to be issued the UCL fire safety manager for
building’s fire certificate and fire strategy documents;
(d).
any additional copies required by an authorised person;
19.2. Design Certificate - is to be provided in all cases by the Design Consultant on
completion of the design stage of the fire alarm.
19.3. Installation Certificate - is to be provided in all cases by the Contractor
installing the fire alarm system, on completion of the installation stage.
19.4. Commissioning Certificate - is to be provided in all cases by Commissioning
Engineers (generally UCL Fire Alarm Maintenance provider) on completion of
the testing & commissioning stage of the fire alarm.
19.5. Acceptance Certificate (UCL) - this is to be completed and issued the by
Project / Design Consultant; and witnessed by a Nominated UCL Person on
behalf of the Director of UCL Estates.
19.6. Only on completion of the ‘Acceptance Certificate’ witnessed by a UCL
Nominated Person may:
(a).
a new system, become the primary ‘Warning in Case of Fire’ for the
building;
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(b).
where the fire alarm system has been replaced / upgraded etc may the
old system be switched off and decommissioned. The new system may
then become the primary ‘Warning in Case of Fire’ for the building.
19.7. Where an addressable fire alarm system is provided, the programming of the
device address must be carefully considered to ensure that its location
matches the local, generic or room numbers to prevent confusion by staff,
contractors or the Fire Brigade in locating the device.
19.8. Drawing and Zone Chart information is to be supplied as part of the
commissioning of the fire alarm system as follows:
(a).
Clear fire alarm zone information in ‘A4 Word’ format, is to be provided
in a suitable ‘clip frame’ position adjacent to the fire alarm panel. This is
to provide quick reference to incident location.
(b).
‘As Installed’ Drawings are to be provided on hard copy A1 sheets and
in electronic AutoCAD 2007+ Version format scale of 1:50, 1:100 or 1:200
as appropriate.
19.9. Fire Zone Representation - adjacent to the indicating equipment, the following
shall be supplied to the UCL Fire Safety Manager as part of the commissioning
of the fire alarm system as follows:
(a).
Clear fire alarm zone information in ‘A4 Word’ format, is to be provided
in a suitable ‘clip frame’ position adjacent to the fire alarm panel. This is
to provide quick reference to incident location.
(b).
‘As Installed’ Drawings are to be provided on hard copy A1 sheets and
in electronic AutoCAD 2007+ Version format scale of 1:50, 1:100 or 1:200
as appropriate.
(c).
a diagrammatic representation with a correctly orientated plan of the
premises should be displayed showing at least the building entrances,
the main circulation areas and the division into zones.
19.10. Installation testing of Bedroom Cause & Affect - is to be undertaken by all
commissioning and witnessing engineers. Guidance on test required and
outcomes provided at TN055A. TN055A is a general guide only, to achieving
the cause & affect desired but engineers should ensure that panel and device
manufacture’s testing, commissioning tests and instructions, British Standards
and/or other relevant instructions guidance or requirements are also complied
with.
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Date Last Amended: Dec 15 (Rev 4)
13.
Issued by the - Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT - This guide is to be regarded as a general statement of
requirements, but does not replace the relevant British Standards or any other instructions received from the Local Fire or Building Control
Authorities
UCL Fire Technical Note -TN055
20.0. Sleeping Risk Equipment Overview
20.1. General equipment overview required by UCL for new and existing fire alarm
systems on upgrading refurbishment etc (where practical):
Items / Devices
Details
Protocols & Remarks
Fire Panels
C-TEC - XFP Range
www.c-tec.co.uk;
Open Protocol / Apollo /
Addressable
Manual Call
Points
Apollo or KAC Type to Suite
Open Protocol / Apollo /
Addressable
Smoke Detectors
Apollo Range - Type to Suite
Open Protocol / Apollo /
Addressable
Heat Detectors
Apollo Range - Type to Suite
Open Protocol / Apollo /
Addressable
Multi-Sensing
Detectors
Apollo Discovery Range
Open Protocol / Apollo /
Addressable
Bells 8” / 10”
To suite
Open Protocol / Addressable
Sounders
Apollo / Fulleon Range - Type to
Suite
Open Protocol / Addressable
Voice Sounders
Vimpex ‘Firecryer’
Open Protocol / Addressable
Beam Detectors
Open Area Smoke Imaging
Detection (OSID) by xtralis
Open Protocol / Addressable
Building Interface
Philip Payne 2784 Range
Cables
Visual Indicators
Deaf & Hearing
Impaired Warning
Systems
FP 200 Gold (or equivalent)
(www.xtralis.com)
‘Fire Alarm Activated Do not Enter’
illuminated signs
MIC (where required by BS5839-1)
Red unless aesthetic consideration
required
Do not blanket cover for DDA separate arrangements at UCL
Red LED indicators fitted to sounder
units
Deaf Message Service (DMS) or
similar texting system
Alarmscom Ltd
http://www.alarmscom.co.uk
Special purchase arrangments
Discuss with UCL Fire Safety Manager
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Date Last Amended: Dec 15 (Rev 4)
14.
Issued by the - Fire Safety Manager, UCL Estates, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT - This guide is to be regarded as a general statement of
requirements, but does not replace the relevant British Standards or any other instructions received from the Local Fire or Building Control
Authorities