My electrician is fitting a fire alarm panel sometime today. Is there a requirement for him to fit it at a max height in terms of health and safety and disability? I've checked manual and rung supplier who say they have no recommendations.
What is max height a fire alarm panel can be installed.
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Usually chest to eye height, they have to be seen remember.
You can get a zone repeater unit if it has to be hidden away, or disabled access is required.
"It should be at a height where it is easilly accessable and in a prominent position in the building. Ideally its front panel indicators at eye level. Typical locations for the panel are in the entrance hallway at ground floor level (the first and most obvious contact for emergency services) or a permanently manned security office"
From one major manufacturer.
Have seen them at silly heights though and the fire officer has not blinked an eyelid, but not good for weekly/Monthly testing as it will be deemed too much of an effort by the end user. And a pain to service.
All mine are at mid chest to eye, and that is because that is where I fit them, end off
( Unless of course with a repeater unit installed!)
You can get smaller panels now ( just remember thay have to have battery back up) or ones that can be fitted flush (Almost). And they look good now days too.
You can get a zone repeater unit if it has to be hidden away, or disabled access is required.
"It should be at a height where it is easilly accessable and in a prominent position in the building. Ideally its front panel indicators at eye level. Typical locations for the panel are in the entrance hallway at ground floor level (the first and most obvious contact for emergency services) or a permanently manned security office"
From one major manufacturer.
Have seen them at silly heights though and the fire officer has not blinked an eyelid, but not good for weekly/Monthly testing as it will be deemed too much of an effort by the end user. And a pain to service.
All mine are at mid chest to eye, and that is because that is where I fit them, end off
( Unless of course with a repeater unit installed!)You can get smaller panels now ( just remember thay have to have battery back up) or ones that can be fitted flush (Almost). And they look good now days too.
You mention chest to eye height. But what about someone who is very small or in a wheel chair?
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I cant find reference to a maximum height for panels in the BS but I have found them in some places all over the place.
But im sure the employer of the resposible person has an obligation to ensure they can carry out their daily tasks regardless of ability.
But as long as the users of the building can hear or see the alarm is activated and know the proceedure that should be sufficient.
Also if the panel is slightly high usually the zone indication is easier to see from a distance and a zone chart could be lower perhaps. (doesnt help with controls though)
I think it just takes a bit of common sense from the customer and the installer at the time it is fitted.
But im sure the employer of the resposible person has an obligation to ensure they can carry out their daily tasks regardless of ability.
But as long as the users of the building can hear or see the alarm is activated and know the proceedure that should be sufficient.
Also if the panel is slightly high usually the zone indication is easier to see from a distance and a zone chart could be lower perhaps. (doesnt help with controls though)
I think it just takes a bit of common sense from the customer and the installer at the time it is fitted.
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And did you not also read what else I said?
If your going to ask a question at least read the answer provided fully.
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