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Domestic Fire Alarm Systems
BS5839-6 is a code of practice that is the key reference standard for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises.
Fire detection and alarm systems substantially reduce the risk of death or serious injury from a fire. BS5839-6 sets out the latest recommendations for fire detection and fire alarm systems in both new and existing domestic properties in order to make them safer.
All professionals should follow the grade system that is laid out in the standard. Each grade outlines the level of protection appropriate for certain properties and their corresponding levels of risk. All systems, other than Grade A, should be tested at least every month.
Grade C under BS5839-6 is a system of separate fire detectors and alarm sounders (which may be combined in the form of smoke alarms) that are mains powered with back-up power supply and with a central element of control (panel or control switch).
From £2.12 Inc VATUnder the requirements of BS5839-6 2019 a Grade D1 system is defined as a system with one or more mains powered devices containing a tamper-proof standby power supply (Battery). All of the below devices are suitable for use as part of a Grade D1 fire alarm system.
As specified by BS5839-6, a Grade D2 system comprises of one or more mains-powered detectors, each with an integral standby power supply consisting of a user-replaceable battery or batteries. All of the below devices are suitable for use as part of a BS5839-6 Grade D2 fire alarm system.
Grade F1 detection as defined by BS5839-6 2019 is a system containing at least one battery powered detector which has a tamper proof back up battery. All of the below devices are suitable for use in F1 Graded systems.
From £26.68 Inc VATTo meet the requirements of BS5839-6 for a Grade F2 system the detection devices can be battery powered with a user-replaceable battery. All of the devices below are suitable for use as part of a BS5839-6 Grade F2 system.
