Fire Alarm Category

shamlad70

Hi all, new user to boards so hoping i am posting in the right area, Just wondering if anyone knows what type of fire alarm system would be adequate for a scout den? Type L1, L2 or L3? Is type L1 overkill for a hall that will only be used for overnights 4 or 5 times a year? I was reading up on L2 and this looks adequate? The hall will be used by kids approximately 10hours a week.

Stoner

well something like a scouts hall, it may not take much more to make it L1.

shamlad70

Thanks for reply, would you recommend going with L1? is there much difference in cost?

Stoner

if you had a layout drawing pop it on, you will still need all the main critical risk areas covered, the call points and the sounders. It is possible if this is not a large building with many rooms that we could be talking about additional some detectors, also you will need to get back on and ceiling voids, i.e. the areas above false ceiling that are greater than 800mm

fred funk }{

Every void, corridor, room and attic has to be covered with an L1. It is designed to detect fire at the earliest possible time.

Cost depends on the individual premises and the amount if detectors, call points etc.

My advice would be to consult your local fire officer and let him/her decide which type of alarm is needed.

deandean

The level of alarm also depends on the type of occupants, for example if you have people with special needs (in particular, hard of hearing and/or mobility problems) this can require a higher level of fire alarm.

Kildare Resident

Bit late seeing this maybe but, if it's being used for sleeping then it must be up to L1.