IHS BRE Press New Requirements for Fire Detection and Alarm Network Systems IP12/13

This BRE Information Paper will enable specifiers and fire detection and alarm systems designers to choose the most appropriate hard-wired network systems for installation in buildings and still maintain compliance with the European Construction Products Regulation (the CPR) and the British Code of Practice, BS 5839-1. Author: Eman Mattie-Suleiman Publish Date: 9/30/2013 ISBN: 978-1-84806-344-0 Abstract: This Information Paper will enable specifiers and fire detection and alarm systems designers to choose the most appropriate hard-wired network systems for installation in buildings and still maintain compliance with the European Construction Products Regulation (the CPR) and the British Code of Practice, BS 5839-1. In addition, it will highlight the new requirements for network systems which have been developed and incorporated within an LPS standard. Different types of fire detection and fire alarm systems are available on the market and the selection of the appropriate system will depend on a number of factors including: - building size- complexity of the action(s) to be taken due to a fire event within a building- reliability- cost of the system and its installation.