TechPro Standard Installation Guide: Fire Alarm System

1. Fire Risk Assessment

• Conduct assessment based on building size, usage, and regulations.
• Divide premises into fire zones.
• Identify necessary components: smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual call points, alarm sounders, control panel.

2. System Design

• Design system as per EN54 or equivalent standard.
• Use addressable systems for medium to large buildings.

3. Installation

a. Detector Placement

• Mount smoke detectors on ceilings, 50 cm from walls.
• Install heat detectors in kitchens or boiler rooms.
• Manual call points should be installed at all exits, 1.2m height.

b. Control Panel

• Install in reception or near main entrance.
• Label zones clearly on panel and building layout.

c. Cabling

• Use fire-rated cable and metallic conduits.
• Secure cables at regular intervals.
• Ensure loops are closed in addressable systems.

4. Power and Backup

• Provide 24V DC regulated power with automatic battery backup.
• Test batteries under load.

5. Testing and Commissioning

• Test all devices with test smoke and heat.
• Simulate alarms and verify system response.
• Record test results and submit commissioning report.

6. Training and Handover

• Provide user training on silencing, resetting, and responding to alarms.
• Hand over system logbook and zone map.